a weekly series to learn a bit about the body + a subtle shift to start to apply the new knowledge

we’ve reached the final building block of our mini-series on diy’ing a fascia focused movement plan​

it might be last piece but it is definitely the most important. it’s what makes the whole plan doable over the long term and that piece is compassion.

if the word compassion feels too fluffy maybe curiosity feels more fitting? I tend to use them interchangeably.

either way you put it, compassion or curiosity, the idea is that we’re building non-judgemental awareness around how we move.

as we’ve been getting into the details of the fascial system I’m very aware of how easy it can be to hyper-focus on it all.

I have personal experience with quickly becoming critical, judgy and less than compassionate with myself.

when I notice a sticky spot or a movement pattern that’s not benefiting me, my immediate reaction is to force a fix so I can ‘get it right’.

I’m continually catching myself doing this and the critical thinking paired with it, “stop doing that Brooke, you’re doing it all wrong, what are you thinking??”

when I’m highlighting all the things wrong and labeling them as ‘need to fix’ it only adds more resistance to shift my patterns.

when I notice this reaction I try to remind myself to zoom out and get curious.

zooming out we remember the overall goal of all of this fascial talk is to feel at home in our bodies. I believe that comes from accepting where we are today while also putting in the consistent, curious effort to reach our best version.

2 minute subtle shift…

here are a few questions I use to turn critical into curious. you might try asking these the next time you notice ‘bad posture’

what does this feel like in my body + can I use descriptive words rather than judgy?

• i.e: this feels compressive and is making me small when I'm in slouchy posture vs bad posture

what are some possibilities of why my body goes into this pattern? how is it helping me?

• i.e: it takes a lot of physical and mental effort to sit up straight - hunching over lets me focus easier + for a longer time

what is one tiny thing about this movement is less than helpful?

• i.e: when I’m hunched over my neck hurts

is there a subtle shift I can do to make this feel more comfy or be more beneficial to future me?

• i.e: when I focus on my foundation, sitting more equally on my sitz bones, it takes a bit less effort to sit up straight

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻