I used to think that feeling numb meant I had failed. If I couldn't feel joy, sadness, or even connection, I believed I must be doing something wrong.

Eventually, I learned that numbness is actually a sign that my nervous system is overloaded. It's not a flaw. It's a freeze response.

In those moments, I stopped trying to force myself to feel better. Instead, I came back to what worked: breath and movement.

Kundalini Yoga showed me that I don’t need a full hour to shift how I feel. Just ten minutes can begin to soften the grip of overwhelm. One of my favorite practices combines simple spinal movements with breath. It helps reconnect my body and mind and gently brings me back to presence.

What makes this so helpful is how quickly it works. I’ve used this reset before stressful meetings, while grieving, and even during everyday emotional crashes. It doesn’t make everything perfect, but it brings me back to myself.

If you've been stuck in shutdown or emotional fog, I want you to know that healing doesn't have to be hard. You don't need to force your way through. You just need ten minutes. Breath. Movement. Presence.

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