Release tension, clear stress and reset your energy with the Ultimate Purge: Shake It Off! 15-Minute Shake Challenge.

Shaking is one of the body’s most natural ways to discharge accumulated tension and awaken vitality. We see it in animals after stressful experiences and in athletes preparing to perform. Rhythmic shaking and dancing have also been used by traditional cultures for centuries to shift energy, release emotion and reconnect with the wisdom of the body.

Most people shake for only a minute or two. In this challenge, you’ll gradually build into 15 minutes of sustained shaking. As you continue, you may experience warmth, tingling, fatigue, laughter, tears or other emotions. Allow whatever arises to move through you without judgment—but always listen to your body and adjust the intensity when needed.

We’ll begin with a gentle warm-up and finish with a cool-down and grounding reset to help your nervous system settle and integrate. Afterward, drink water, rest and take a “Qi nap” if your body asks for one.

Safety note: This is an intense practice and may not be suitable for everyone. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before participating if you are pregnant; have epilepsy, a heart condition, balance difficulties, a recent injury or surgery; experience panic attacks or significant mental-health symptoms; or have any condition that could be affected by vigorous movement. Keep the movement comfortable, never force or lock your joints, and stop immediately if you feel dizzy, faint, overwhelmed, short of breath, in pain or otherwise unwell.

If you’re ready to shake out the stress, shake off the stories and awaken a whole new sense of aliveness—let’s begin!