Afraid to Move? How to Start Feeling SAFE in YOUR BODY again

[@TaroIwamoto]

Watch now and join my free masterclass for deeper insights into a nervous system-focused approach to pain relief and movement freedom: taro-iwamoto.thinkific.com/courses/masterclass

[@iconsnart]

Yes. Thank you, need to start some where. Found you recently, and done some small things to improve, Gratitude, to start be free means so much 🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome:) We're so used to think that we need to push through discomfort in order to gain, but in reality what that does is we reinforce our habitual patterns, pain, tension. You'll be surprised how much and how fast you gain when you do less, which sounds very counter-intuitive.

[@firebird2]

Thank you! So many people think fixing your body is like fixing a car. But our nervous system controls our muscle system. The "protective" mode is very real. Thank you for acknowledging this. While it important to get moving again after an injury, fighting the body (the nervous system) makes it resist even more. A broad foundation of gentle movement with awareness (patience, consistency and intent!) sets the way to some rapid improvements as the nervous system evaluates the movement as safe and beneficial. Taro, you are magnificent at guiding people through this process. Thank you for your gentle kindness and knoeledge. 💚💚💚

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you for the kind message!

[@cvetkapisek8785]

I feel comfortable thak you!

[@r8chlletters]

I really appreciate this subject. Some of us have had experiences that leave us feeling immobile and unable to move. Once you enter this disconnect you are in a cycle that prevents movement. It’s very difficult to reconnect your mind and body.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you for sharing this thoughtful insight. That cycle of disconnection between mind and body can indeed feel overwhelming and hard to break. Rebuilding that connection takes patience and gentle exploration, but it's absolutely possible. I’m curious-what has helped you, even in small ways, to start reconnecting with your body?

[@r8chlletters]

@ I’m still figuring it out but floor stretching and walking helps. I got a rebounder and hope to try that and use music as a motivator. Before my major surgery I bought a beautiful pair of roller skates and I feel like I need to wake myself up and get stronger so I can someday be able to skate.

[@mrscpc1918]

Yes after a car crash this June. I already had 7 decades of injuries fromEhlers-Danlos syndrome and now 5 fractures as well

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced, especially after the car crash on top of everything else. I hope this video offers you some steps toward feeling safer in your body again.

[@baderqassim3248]

Waiting for a chest opener video so that shoulders get free! Brilliant as always 🎉

[@TaroIwamoto]

I will put it on my to do list!

[@ProcessingPain]

Grateful for your gentle presentation on important information, Taro!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@A1goritmatico]

Hi Taro. I really enjoy these concepts and will keep following you videos which are very helpful. I also recommend them to others. I have one, not too serious question: Is that Ultra Man on your shirt? I remember watching him on TV when I was a little boy about 55 years ago. Thanks again for your fine instruction.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@A1goritmatico Glad you enjoyed my videos, and I was waiting for someone to comment on my t shirt. Yes it is Ultra Man! You are the first one to notice that!

[@jackiek4159]

Thank you Taro! Does this also help with nervous system causing tension/tightness and teeth clenching but not necessarily pain? 🙏💕✨

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure! Yes absolutely! Pain, muscle tension including teetch clenching are all symptoms reflecting the state of the nervous system (in a fight or flight state = sympathetic nervous system dominant). The state of nervous system always shows in our physical bodies and can be noticed if we pay attention. When you do this movement lesson, really focus on sensing and feeling your body and moving from the inside with your eyes closed, and you'll begin to notice some parts of your body fighting with you, so you simply reduce effort and allow them to move easily so they stop fighting. As every part of your body begins to work together, movement starts to feel quite easy and comfortable, and by then, your nervous system is not perceiving any threat, so is no longer in a fight or flight state. Then, notice your overall muscle tension and teetch clenching.

[@jackiek4159]

@@TaroIwamoto Thank you Taro! 🙏💕✨

[@blushbaby809]

Hi Taro! So does this one movement address all muscular tension regardless of where it is in the body or would I need more specific targeted movements? Thank you! 😊

[@TaroIwamoto]

This movement lesson is one example. Many people have been told not to "twist" their spine by doctors and therapists, and as they hold onto that and become very fearful of movements and activities involving twisting even though they are perfectly fine to do so, and they experience pain and tension with those movements. That is because their nervous system perceives those movements as dangerous and as a result, pain, tension are produced as a protective pattern. How your nervous system responds to movements is very unique to your past experiences, so it's important to recognize what specific movements/activities increase tension/pain in your body so you can retrain your movement patterns and nervous system. Hope this helps.

[@itsasecret2474]

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