Have you ever been exhausted but unable to relax?
You’re tired. You know you’re tired. You might even be sitting in your favorite chair, with absolutely nothing you need to do.
But something inside you is still running.
Your shoulders are tight. Your jaw is clenched. Your mind is busy solving problems that probably aren’t going to be solved tonight anyway.
And when you finally go to bed, your body apparently didn’t get the memo.
I’ve seen versions of this in classes for years.
People arrive carrying the day around with them. Sometimes you can see it before they even start moving.
And sometimes, after a few minutes of breathing and gentle movement, something changes.
Their shoulders drop. Their faces relax. Movements that were difficult a few minutes earlier become easier.
I find that fascinating.
We spend a lot of time talking about strengthening muscles and improving flexibility. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that doesn’t get nearly enough attention.
What state is your nervous system …