Hypermobility syndromes often include an extremely sensitive nervous system. This makes nervous system regulation an essential skillset for bendy people. Jill Miller is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, athletics, massage, and pain management. In this episode, Jill describes specific practices that can help people with hypermobility learn to regulate their nervous systems.

Here are some highlights of the episode:

• Jill’s personal experience with hypermobility
• Why learning to feel and identify body sensations is such a key skillset for bendy people.
• How self-massage can help you explore sensation and learn about your inner emotional experience
• Breathing mechanics for nervous system regulation
• Exploration of the three zones of respiration
• Why breathing dysfunction can contribute to neck and shoulder pain, thoracic outlet, carpal tunnel and other complaints
• Why resting can sometimes feel uncomfortable for bendy people
• The 5 P’s of the parasympathetic nervous system and how to work with them.

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