Tom Myers on Fascia, Trauma, and The Power of Posture | Align Podcast #512

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Oct 3, 2024

Tom Myers, a renowned author and expert in fascia health and movement, shares fascinating insights on how our emotions, posture, and modern lifestyles impact our physical well-being. He discusses the significance of fascia as a connective tissue that stores trauma and its role in overall health. Myers also explores the effects of dietary habits on bodily structure, the connection between movement and vision, and the complexities of the vagus nerve in fostering mental and physical health. His innovative perspectives offer a holistic approach to understanding and enhancing movement.

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INSIGHT

Emotions Are Body-Wide Chemical Events

Emotions are embodied chemical events driven by neuropeptides and ligand signaling across the body.
Touch can evoke emotional resonance but the event itself is not literally stored as a static memory in tissue.

INSIGHT

Trauma Often Freezes Action, Not Just Feeling

Traumatic events often freeze the intended motor action more than the sensation or thought.
Releasing trauma requires enacting or completing the blocked motor pattern to achieve resolution.

ADVICE

Squeeze The Sponge To Hydrate Fascia

Hydrate connective tissue by repeatedly compressing and releasing it through varied movement.
Use diverse practices (yoga, Pilates, manual therapy) to

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