What Does It Mean to “Hold” Stress in the Body? Stress is not just something we think. It can also affect how the body feels and responds. People often describe feeling as though they carry stress in particular areas. This does not mean that stress or emotion is literally stored in one muscle, organ or… Continue reading Where Your Body Stores Stress (And Why It Won’t Let Go)
New Vision Therapy offers a different way of considering how restrictions and patterns within the body may influence overall balance and central nervous system function. It is a whole-body approach that looks beyond the area where tension or discomfort is first noticed. Understanding New Vision Therapy New Vision Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive, hands-on intervention… Continue reading What is New Vision Therapy?
The vagus nerve is often discussed online as though it were a switch that can be turned on to make the body calm. You may also have seen lists of symptoms said to indicate poor vagal tone or an underactive or overactive vagus nerve. The reality is more complex. The vagus nerve is an important… Continue reading Understanding the Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation
Body awareness means paying attention to physical sensations and noticing how your body responds during everyday life. You might become aware of your breathing, the position of your shoulders, the amount of effort you are using or the way your body moves during a familiar activity. These observations can provide useful information about your habits… Continue reading Understanding Body Awareness: Noticing Sensations and Patterns
