Regulating Your Nervous System Through Assisted Stretching with Lisa Binkley

Episode 133 • 37 mins 33 secs

What happens when we slow down enough to truly feel our bodies?

In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun sits down with assisted stretch practitioner Lisa to explore the transformative potential of assisted stretching and body awareness. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in massage therapy and training in Thai yoga massage, Lisa shares how slow, supported stretching can help people reconnect with their bodies, regulate the nervous system, and release long-held tension.

We talk about the difference between performing movement versus receiving movement, why many of us are disconnected from our bodies, and how intentional stretching can create space for both physical and emotional release.

This conversation offers a thoughtful look at how practices that reconnect us to the body can shift not only how we move, but also how we live.

Key Takeaways

• Assisted stretching can support nervous system regulation. Slow, guided stretching helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the part of the body responsible for rest and relaxation - allowing muscles to release tension and the body to settle.

• Fascia plays a major role in flexibility and tension. Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs, can become tight and restricted over time due to stress, repetitive movement, or inactivity. Gentle stretching can help improve fascial mobility and overall movement.

• Reconnecting with the body can support emotional well-being. Many people store stress and emotional tension physically. Bodywork practices like assisted stretching can create space for relaxation, emotional release, and a deeper sense of grounding.

Resources

Connect with Lisa:

- Instagram: Prostretchflex1

- Facebook: Pro Stretch & Flex

-TikTok: @pro.stretch.and.f

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-binkley-21862b352/

- Website: prostretchflex.com

- Email: [email protected]

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