KIDNEY & ADRENAL SUPPORT FOR STRESS RELEASE
The kidneys regulate fluid balance and the adrenal glands are amplifiers and regulators of the stress response. They signal to the rest of the body that there is a threat and with chronic or traumatic stress they tend to get stuck in the “on” position. This generally gets associated with emotions and states like fear, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, exhaustion, and collapse.
Somatic Guided Meditation
This meditation aims to provide support, including in the form of touch, to your kidneys and adrenal glands in order to restore their natural equilibrium and flow. It seeks to refine their ability to discern between safety and danger, thereby optimizing the communication with every cell and tissue in your body for overall well-being.
Inspired by the work of Kathy Kain and Alaine Duncan in their book The Tao of Trauma, this touch-based meditation offers a gentle yet powerful experience.
Hand Position
This meditation involves the use of self-touch, with your hands on your back beneath your kidney and adrenals. It can be easier to access while sitting, and for some of us it’s just not accessible. That’s not a problem, you can just place a small pillow, warm wash cloth, heating pad, or even an eye pillow underneath or behind the mid-back to provide support.
what to expect
Most people experience a deep softening, relaxation, or release of stress and tension, especially with regular use (with or without the audio). Some people also experience the release of strong emotions, like fear, sadness, or gratitude.
If you find that you feel overwhelmed, you can shift your attention away from your body to your external environment.
Optional Preparation
If you find yourself wanting to do this while in a more activated state (nervous energy, anxiety, anger, feeling like you are going to explode), I highly recommend first doing some push-ups (on the wall works great- let it be easy), squats, or shaking your whole body to discharge that extra energy before attempting to calm or relax.
kidney & adrenal support for stress release
Your Guide
Hi, I'm Sara Taylor, PhD. I help smart people who feel dissatisfied with life despite years of personal work—especially around anxiety and depression—access more potential, meaning, and momentum.
As a former behavioral neuroscientist, I specialized in understanding how stress impacts mental health.
But over time, I realized that a life worth living isn’t found in symptom management alone—it requires addressing the hidden generational patterns and deeper existential dilemmas that shape our experience and sense of meaning.
Now, I integrate my background in neuroscience with systemic family constellations, existential inquiry, and somatic-energetic techniques to help clients uncover and shift the deeper forces shaping their lives.
