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“The charge” refers to the internal mobilised energy or sympathetic activation in your body that can come from stress, overwhelm, or unresolved trauma. It often shows up as tension, bracing, clenching, or a subtle buzzing under the surface. It’s your body’s way of saying, something feels unsafe.

That’s okay. Numbness, blankness, or disconnection are sensations—they just tend to be more subtle or protective. If you notice “nothing,” that’s still something. Start there. Over time, your body may begin to reveal more.

Pause the practice. Open your eyes. Ground into your environment—notice the floor, touch something soft, name five objects in the room. You can also lean into co-regulating external ventral anchors like a blanket, a pet, or a safe person. Go at your own pace. You don’t have to stay with anything that feels too much.

No. The goal here isn’t to fix or soothe the charge away—it’s to be with it gently and curiously. Think of it as getting to know a part of your body that’s been working really hard to protect you.

That’s very common. Emotions like sadness, anger, or fear are often stored underneath the physical charge. If it feels safe, let them arise. If not, pause and come back later. Emotions surfacing is a sign your body trusts you enough to create an exit path and discharge a "pebble" out of the "jar".

No. You can come back to it whenever you feel ready. Even a few minutes of noticing can create shifts over time. What matters most is consistency over intensity.

Yes. In fact, part of the practice invites you to notice how your body wants to respond—through movement, sound, stillness, or expression. Let your body guide you, as long as it feels safe.

Do something anchoring or pleasurable: drink water, move your body, listen to music, talk to someone, or rest. Give your body a chance to integrate and settle. The practice doesn’t end when the audio finishes—it ends when your body feels complete.