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Press Against the Wall

About 1 minute

Choose this when…

You feel restless, frustrated or in need of a clear physical boundary.

Illustration demonstrating Press Against the Wall with both palms on a sturdy wall.

Try this

  1. Stand facing a sturdy wall and place both palms against it.
  2. Keep your feet in a stable position and your joints comfortable.
  3. Gently press into the wall while continuing to breathe normally.
  4. Use only a level of pressure that feels supportive.
  5. Release the pressure slowly and let your arms rest.
  6. Repeat up to three times if it feels good.

Seated option

Sit comfortably and press your palms together in front of you. Gently increase the pressure, then slowly release.

Notice

What did you notice when you applied pressure—and when you let it go?

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