Fear of Movement
Fear of movement often develops when the brain begins to associate certain actions with pain or danger, triggering protective responses in the nervous system. For people with hypermobility, unpredictable pain, instability, and anxiety can intensify this cycle, leading to avoidance and reduced trust in body’s capacities. Understanding this pattern is the first step toward gently rebuilding trust through safe and supportive movement experiences.
Reading Time: 8min
When Bendy Isn’t Bliss: Understanding Hidden Hypermobility
Hypermobility often hides in plain sight, showing up as chronic fatigue, unexplained pain, sensory overwhelm, or a sense of not being fully anchored in one’s own skin.
For years, I brushed off these experiences as personal failings or random sensitivities. Only later did I realize they were all part of the same picture: a connective tissue system working overtime. In this article, I share what hypermobility actually feels like, why it’s so often misunderstood, and how recognizing it can be the first step toward clarity and relief. If any of this sounds familiar, you might find pieces of your own story here too.
Reading Time: 7min
What a 3-Minute Speech Taught Me About Fear, Burnout & Self-Trust
Does anyone still thrive on adrenaline and the rollercoaster of big highs and lows? I just want to go through life balanced, resourced, and connected. Staying regulated is also how I avoid burnout and how I increase the likelihood of sustainable lifestyle. Here’s my go-to process—a recipe for nervous system-friendly growth.
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Presence for Trauma Healing: A Moment in Washington, D.C.
“I wasn't trying to pay attention to sounds, sights or smells - I just saw and heard and smelled with clarity. I felt as though my consciousness was divided in two parts: one part that was watching the reality in non-judgmental sobriety, and the other half that was observing the pain, bodily sensations, and thoughts of abandonment. I was self-aware enough to acknowledge the power of suffering and self-sufficient enough to accommodate it.”
Reading Time: 5min
Alexander Technique for Nerve Damage (client testimonial)
A retired academic from Glasgow shares his recovery story from a spinal cord injury after a cycling accident. Suffering from many neurological symptoms from defective sensory feedback to overcontracted muscles, he has benefited from learning about how the body, mind and nervous system are meant to function and, how to restore the functioning, where possible.
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How the Alexander Technique Helped Me Learn to Drive
Driving is a great example of a psycho-physical activity. Over-concentration and fear of failure are some of the factors that evoke the excessive muscular tensions that cause neck pain, strain in the shoulders and tension headaches. Relaxation is not the solution here, as you need to stay alert and active whilst driving. Click here to read how Alexander Technique can help.
Reading Time: 8min
Menthysical Unity
After years of intense practical work on linking up mental and physical health through the Alexander Technique, I am intrigued to see the results. I want to introduce you the surprising role of bones in restoring the optimal health of the organism. I am also keen on continuing the conversation on mind and body along with demonstrating how most available healing methods fail by treating separately something that is meant to function as a whole.
Reading Time: 9min
Alexander Technique for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Alexander Technique is little known for managing ADD but it makes perfect sense. It helps to regulate the nervous system to deal with overwhelm. It builds stronger neural connections to stay centered and grounded in the face of life events. It calms the body and mind to operate in a more optimal state of being which is a great relief for many ADD sufferers.
Reading Time: 7min
Bodymind Integrity Session in Practice
You don’t need tools to cover up your experience. You need tools to stay with your experience. That is exactly what Alexander Technique is offering.
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„My Grandmother’s Hands“ by Resmaa Menakem
Racial injustice and violence explained by trauma perspective. A bullet-review of the New York Times bestseller “My Grandmother’s Hands” about how to end white body supremacy through coming back to our bodies.