🍂 The Power of Slowing Down: How Stillness Heals Fascia
As the days grow shorter and the air cools, we’re naturally being guided to turn inward. Fall has a way of asking us to slow down — to spend a little more time at home, to reflect, to rest. In a culture that constantly rewards movement and productivity, this seasonal shift is a gentle invitation to pause and reconnect with ourselves.
Just like the natural world, our bodies thrive when given time to soften, settle, and restore. One of the most powerful ways to do that is through myofascial release (MFR) — a slow, intentional approach to working with the connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, and bone in your body.
🌿 Why Stillness Matters for Fascia
Fascia is deeply connected to our nervous system. When we’re rushing or under stress, fascia can tighten and become rigid, almost like cold butter — dense, resistant, and difficult to move.
But when we give it warmth, patience, and slow, gentle movement, it begins to melt and soften — just like butter left out on the counter. This is why you’ll often hear me say that fascia doesn’t respond well to force. It prefers sustained, gentle, and mindful pressure.
Whether it’s through a therapist’s hands or your own bodyweight, fascia releases on its own time. The result? Longer-lasting change, a calmer nervous system, and a deeper sense of connection to your body.
🧘♀️ How to Practice Self Myofascial Release
You can begin exploring self-MFR at home in simple, accessible ways:
Yin-style stretching: Hold gentle, supported stretches for 3+ minutes, allowing your body to slowly open. Think of it as creating space, not forcing it.
Using MFR balls: Place them under tight or tender areas — like your feet, hips, or upper back — and take slow, deep breaths as the tissue begins to release.
These practices aren’t about “doing more.” They’re about tuning in, noticing, and allowing your body to unwind naturally.
🌕 Join a Guided Experience
If you’d like to be guided through self-myofascial release techniques and gentle movement, I host Release & Connect workshops in San Diego every other Monday evening. These gatherings offer a consistent space to land, move slowly, and build community while reconnecting to your body.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, open, and more at home in yourself — just as the season invites us to be.
✨ Details:
🕕 Mondays (biweekly) | 6–7:30pm
📍 Kava Collective in Hillcrest, San Diego
💸 $22 (sliding scale available)
✨ Closing Thoughts
Fall reminds us that slowing down isn’t a weakness — it’s a rhythm we share with nature. When we honor that rhythm, our bodies (and fascia) respond in the most beautiful ways.
