Practice Exercise: Self Contact & Sway
- Root To Branch

- Dec 2, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 14, 2025
with Miriah Rutledge, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Root To Branch Advisor for Domestic and Interpersonal Violence
CEO & Founder of Choosing Change, LLC
This video guides viewers through a gentle self-contact and swaying exercise designed to promote grounding and nervous system regulation.
The practice encourages awareness of the body while offering comfort and safety through rhythmic movement.
Viewers may find this helpful during moments of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection. It’s a simple tool that can be practiced anywhere to increase a sense of presence and stability.
