The dearmoring guide

The full explanation: what the term means, where the ideas come from, and what a session addresses.

Why emotional experiences leave physical tension behind, and why talking alone doesn't always release it.

Why the pelvis holds a disproportionate share of stored trauma, and how this specific practice addresses it.

Where the idea of body armor actually comes from, from Reich's original theory to modern practice.

What the chakra framework means in dearmoring, and an honest look at where the evidence does and doesn't hold up.

How the two relate, what a combined session involves, and who should be cautious.

Why breathwork does so much of the work in a session, and the precautions worth knowing.

Two distinct traditions that get combined constantly, and where each one actually comes from.

What a responsible practitioner does differently, and what to watch for if something feels off.

From the first conversation to the end of the session, in plain terms.

Why consent here has to be ongoing rather than a one-time agreement, and what good practice looks like.

How the two actually differ in training, intention, pacing, and scope.

The most common fears people have before a first session, answered honestly and specifically.

What's normal in the hours and days after a session, and how to give the work room to settle.

The specific questions worth asking, and the answers that should give you pause.

Why searching by location first is the wrong approach, and what authenticity actually means here.

What "certified" actually means in a field with no licensing board, and what to ask instead.

The most common questions, without the marketing language.

Lingam and prostate work, performance anxiety, and the emotional work beneath the physical goals.

Why women seek this work out, how sessions typically unfold, and what to expect around pacing.

How this kind of relationship leaves a specific physical residue, and how bodywork can support recovery alongside therapy.