Does Your Brain Think You’re in Danger (Even When You’re Not?)
If you’ve ever felt wired but tired, this might help.
It’s like your body’s always on edge, but nothing’s really wrong.
That low hum of tension might not be “just stress”. It could be your body’s way of saying, I don’t feel safe.
And the thing is, your movement (or lack of it) might be affecting this.
Here’s how it works: your nervous system is constantly scanning your environment, asking, “Am I safe?”
It’s not just looking for obvious danger, it’s checking in with your body, too. Things like poor movement patterns, limited mobility, or niggly tight spots can send little signals to your brain that something’s not quite right and it keeps you on high alert.
So if we can change this with high-quality movement, we can calm down the brain too.
Moving well, with control, balance, and ease, tells your brain, we’re good here. The nervous system starts to down-regulate, your breathing slows down, your body softens, and that wired-but-tired feeling can start to shift.
At Mybod, we don’t just “stretch tight muscles”, we explore movement that rewires safety from the inside out, helping your body feel capable in every direction: twisting, reaching, balancing, and shifting with ease.
When your body feels capable, your brain feels calm.
Here’s something to try this week:
Stand up, take a deep breath, and slowly rotate your torso side to side, like you’re checking blind spots. Keep your breath steady. Notice how far you go without straining. Do it for 30 seconds. Then stop and stand still. Feel anything different?
Small, low-load, exploratory movements like this are surprisingly powerful. They teach your body that it’s safe to move and your brain listens.
So if your shoulders are always up by your ears, or your sleep feels edgy even when you’re exhausted, the missing piece might not be more stretching or foam rolling…
It might be movement that helps you feel safe.
If you want to explore moving well and feeling better, if you want to expand your body’s capability and experience more ease and flow moving in all directions or if you want to simply improve your health, energy and happiness, get in touch – I’ve got openings for new clients for movement coaching.
