week #7 💌 fascia facts friday


suburbanhippie.life

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

what causes our fascia to get stuck?

think of your fascia as the structural framing of your home, constantly shifting and reinforcing itself to keep you stable based on how you live.

your fascia is constantly adapting to support your lifestyle, essentially "mapping" itself to your daily movements, stress levels, nutrition, hydration and sleep.

when it feels stuck, it’s actually just trying to help by adding stability where it’s needed most—based on lifestyle - whether that's from an old injury, current hobbies your doing, mental stress you take on or long hours at a desk.

it isn’t getting stuck to be difficult. it’s weatherproofing your walls to protect you from the elements like stress, old injuries, or repetitive movement patterns.

2 minute subtle shift...

your fascia isn't broken or malfunctioning when it gets tight. it’s trying to be helpful by reinforcing the areas you use (or don't use) the most.

just for a week: notice one repetitive movement you do daily (like crossing your legs or how you hold your phone) and see what tiny adjustment you can make to let your fascia know you don’t want to be stuck in that shape lol!

maybe that’s as easy as switching sides or maybe you need some suggestions.

if you want my perspective on how you can adjust, feel free to respond to this email and ask me! I’d love to see if I can help.

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻

expressMFR is a way to give your fascia the regular maintenance it needs, just like we do with our homes, to stay as comfortable + cozy as possible...

p.s. - I'm offering a February special on express sessions if your interested...get a free 'jaw melt' add-on with the purchase of my 'weekly reset bundle'

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suburban hippie life | movement designer

for the fascia-curious. my weekly 'fascia facts' newsletter shares a quick nugget of info. about our internal architecture that dictates our posture, our breath, and ultimately how much we feel at home in our body. plus a 2 minute 'subtle shift' to easily apply the learning to daily routines ✌🏻

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