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12/18/2025

The psoas muscle plays a significant role in your posture, back pain, and overall movement. Often referred to as the "emotional muscle," the psoas affects more than just your physical health—it can influence stress levels and mental well-being. When this muscle is tight, it can cause discomfort and hinder your performance in workouts. It’s crucial to strengthen and release this muscle for overall health.

By focusing on strengthening your psoas, you’re also improving your core stability, which enhances running mechanics and reduces the likelihood of injury. This muscle is key to almost every movement, from walking to lifting. The more you nurture it, the better your body will perform, especially when it comes to intense physical activity.

Understanding how the psoas works and learning how to stretch and strengthen it can lead to better posture, reduced pain, and greater flexibility. It’s an often overlooked but essential aspect of fitness. So, take the time to focus on it—it’ll pay off in the long run. 🏃‍♂️💥

12/15/2025

💡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 “𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿”

👉The upper cervical spine (C0–C2) represents the most mobile segment of the vertebral column and serves as a critical neuroanatomical transition zone where the brainstem becomes the spinal cord.

This region plays a key regulatory role in autonomic and sensorimotor function due to its unique anatomical and neurological characteristics:
✅ It houses essential brainstem nuclei involved in autonomic control of:
• Heart rate
• Blood pressure
• Respiration
• Vagal tone

✅ It contains a high density of proprioceptive receptors in the suboccipital muscles, which provide afferent input directly to:
• The cerebellum
• The vestibular nuclei

✅ Sympathetic fibers ascend alongside the vertebral arteries through the transverse foramina into the cranial cavity, linking vascular and autonomic regulation.

✅ This region interfaces with multiple cranial systems, including:
• The trigeminal complex
• The vestibular system
• Oculomotor control centers

🔆 Even minor dysfunctions such as segmental instability, altered joint biomechanics, sensorimotor mismatch, or increased muscle tone—can disrupt autonomic regulation. These disturbances may manifest not only as localized cervical pain but also as systemic autonomic symptoms.

Disclaimer:
👉 Sharing a study is NOT an endorsement.
👉 You should read the original research yourself and be critical.

12/12/2025

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This is "Dylan Arm flossing Good Need SOUND EDIT 2 American Women, 1 wife, 1 German Husband... With Laughs" by The Belly Studio on Vimeo, the home for…

12/12/2025

Just a taste of The Myo Tool Box:

12/12/2025

At 102 years old, yoga instructor Charlotte Chopin still teaches three classes weekly thanks to simple, consistent habits.

Her decades-old routine proves that the best workout is one you genuinely enjoy and can keep doing.

Beyond poses, Charlotte credits social connection, a clear sense of purpose, and a grateful mindset for her lasting strength.

Research shows these pillars – regular movement, strong relationships, purpose, and gratitude – boost long-term health and happiness.

Discover how tiny daily rituals can transform your fitness journey and longevity in the full story below.

12/10/2025

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Email from The Belly Studio Hopefully the Last move.   Arlene & The Belly Studio are Moving! The Move Will take place the week between Christmas and New Years Eve. Email Arlene If You Have Questions.

12/08/2025

Email from The Belly Studio Just a thought from Arlene...   How You Feel Your Body Is Important. Sometimes we need coaching to be able to pay attention to ourselves. This is also true about our bodies

12/03/2025

This is a few years ago, during the pandemic. This is how I teach people to mobilize their fascia and improve range of motion and reduce pain. This is a quick video on how to improve hand health. Simple tools and methods for everyone.

https://vimeo.com/882349225

11/28/2025

Anatomy teaches us much.

Femoral Head & Neck: “Front and rear views of the blood-supplying system to the femoral head and neck.”

- Professor M. A. Imam

Image Credit: Authors

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http://www.secretlifeoffascia.com/

11/25/2025

Fascia is amazing.

11/24/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17rXmdnZUJ/

09/15/2025

https://www.facebook.com/BatshevaDanceCompany/videos/4326049617682240
THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF FASCIAL MOVEMENT: CONTROL, FLUIDITY, DIFFERENTIATION IN DYNAMIC STABILITY! AND IT'S GLORIOUS!