At the ukhc James Coates did a demonstration of his „heart hug- a somatic induction“ that i enjoyed very much. Here you can see a youtube video of him with a client:
Also, science seems to dig deeper into this mind body - body mind connection. And maybe starts to explain the healing capacity of massage and strokes and hugs like in havening mesmerism and tapping etc.
(I add a paper to the science thread…)