I'm a bilingual yoga teacher who helps people who sit a lot gain mobility, move without pain and reduce their stress.
Why your tight muscles won't loosen up (it's not flexibility)
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If you’ve tried massaging and stretching muscles in your neck, shoulders, back or legs… and the tightness just won’t go away, may I present you the annoying truth that weak muscles feel tight. Imagine you’re on a very unstable bridge, or on ice skates. You’re not confident in your ability to do the simple job of staying upright. What do your muscles do? Do they kick back and relax… or do they tense? Something similar happens in your body when your muscles can't provide the stability you need. Your body compensates by creating tension in other areas. Here's how it might look for you:
Or maybe a little bit of all of that... That’s why therapeutic yoga isn’t only about stretching and massaging (although we do that a lot too). It’s also a lot of muscle awareness and stability work. Making your body stronger and fitter, so that you have more energy to meet the demands of your life and do them pain-free. If you're ready to address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, I'd love to help you create a personalised plan. Reply with "PLAN" and I'll send you details about my therapeutic yoga approach. Your body has been compensating long enough. Let's give it the support it actually needs 🧡 Clem |
Clémence Dieryck
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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