Learning To Let Go, Liz Tenuto, Helps Individuals Release Trapped Trauma & Pain In The Body

How have you developed your programs to help women heal from pain?

I have a few different somatic certifications, and I taught in person for 14 years. Over that time, I created specific sequences of exercises that were really effective for healing from trauma and pain. During the pandemic, I couldn't teach in person anymore, and created the 30-day courses as a way to continue to help people heal.

How has your personal experience with emotional trauma influenced the prioritization of exercise in your life?

I grew up in a narcissistic family system, and understand the physiological effects of emotional trauma very personally. I was a dancer as a child, so movement and exercise have always been my safe space to express myself and my emotions. Exercise, to me, is much more than a physical practice. It's a way that I heal mentally and emotionally too.

What kind of content can people expect to find on “The Workout Witch” blog?

Educational content. The blog is where we deep dive into explaining how trauma gets stored in your body & how to know if you have stored trauma. We also provide academic sources & book recommendations for people who want to learn more.

How do you design your programs to be personalized to individual body pain and stored trauma?

All of the courses are organized anatomically, which makes it easy to select a course if you're in pain. If you want to release stored trauma from your body but aren't in physical pain, the free your hips course is the one that includes the trauma release. If your whole body is in pain, you'll want to go for the the full body release / 3 course bundle. We have a quiz on our website where you can input your goals, where you feel pain, and if you have any health conditions to get a customized recommendation for your specific needs & goals.

What piece of advice would you give to someone currently struggling with unresolved emotional trauma?

Your body isn't broken & it's not your fault that you're feeling this way. Healing is possible, even if your trauma or pain is decades old. □

Article Credits

Liz’s Instagram: @theworkoutwitch
Liz’s TikTok: @theworkoutwitch_
Liz’s Website: www.theworkoutwitch.com
Liz’s Courses: www.theworkoutwitch.com/collections

Photography Credits

Photographer: Elena Zhukova