Have you ever noticed that mornings make you feel like a rusty gate? You wake up stiff, creaky, and it takes forever before your body feels ready to actually move. There's a fascinating reason for this. And understanding it changes everything about how you approach movement. Here's what's really happening in your bodyEvery night while you sleep, your fascia (the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and organs) literally grows thicker and stickier. Think of it like honey cooling down: everything gets gummed up and stops sliding smoothly. That's why you instinctively stretch when you wake up. Your body knows it needs to "melt" that fascia buildup to get moving again. Here's where it gets interestingOne of my students shared something brilliant with me. She noticed that when she stretches in the morning, she can only reach about 70% of her normal flexibility. But by her afternoon yoga class? She feels MORE flexible than usual. Why? Because she'd already melted away the morning's fascia buildup, so there was less "gunk" to work through later. But what happens if you don't move?If you spend all day on calls at your desk (wild example, I know), that fascia doesn't melt. It builds up. Day after day, layer after layer. You feel stiffer and stiffer, and of course you're less motivated to move! This is why my "a little, often" approach works so well. You don't need hour-long workouts. You just need to give your fascia regular chances to melt and reset. The truth is simple: Move it or lose it. Rest and you rust. If you're tired of feeling like that creaky gate every morning, and you want to build a sustainable movement routine that actually fits your busy life, I'd love to help. Just hit reply and tell me what's your biggest challenge with staying consistent. Om, peace 🧡 Clem PS: If you have any questions or would like to discuss if I could help you, you can reply to this email or write to me on WhatsApp. Even if you're not ready to sign up to work with me, I'm always happy to help! |
I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
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