Trauma doesn't only live in the mind — it lives in the body too. Discover 5 gentle trauma release exercises you can try at home to help calm your nervous system, release stored tension, and feel more grounded. Written by the therapists at Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy in Los Angeles.

Trauma is not just something that happens in the past—it can live on in the body and brain in ways that affect how we feel, think, and respond in the present. In this post, we break down the science of how trauma gets stored, why it lingers long after the event has passed, and how body-based therapies can support real healing.