Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life

Jill Miller On Nervous System Regulation for Bendy People

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.
The Hypermobility Hub Waitlist
Yoga Tune Up
 

What to Expect on Zebra Talks

Zebra talks is a podcast dedicated to helping you live your best bendy life. Join host Dr Libby Hinsley and guest experts for in-depth conversations about hypermobility syndromes.