Many of us here already work with the body through touch in one way or another. Bowen, acupressure, reflex points, fascia work, EFT - these are some of my tools, as therapist (some of you might know me more in my capacity of a coach and mentor). We know from experience that pressure and structured touch influence our nervous system. In 2021, the Nobel Prize in "Physiology or Medicine" category was awarded for the discovery of the receptors that allow the body to sense pressure and mechanical stimulation. In simple terms, how physical touch is translated into electrical signalling inside the nervous system. For me, this is interesting because it explains in biological terms something practitioners have observed and used for millennia. _______________ Recently I discovered and started studying a form of wearable technology based on the above discovery - working only through patterned tactile stimulation on the skin. There are no ingredients involved, no electricity, no magnetic field - nothing that enters the body. The idea is simply to provide structured sensory input and allow the nervous system to respond in its own way. Some users report noticeable effects, others describe subtle changes. A friend of mine from Norway introduced me to this system with something that sounds really close to miraculous. He has been in a wheel chair for 26 years with multiple sclerosis, I've known him since 2018. My interest spiked when he sent me a video showing him getting up from the wheelchair and walking about 5 meters, after 3 days of using the device. _______________ What did this lead to? I created a public community - Everyday Wellness Systems - where I share all the information I gather about products, medical reviews, conversations of this solution and one more (for now). I break down how the subscription-based wellness systems work, what they are designed to do, and where the limits are. It is a community-library intended for orientation before a decision is made.

Starts now! You're welcome to share in the comments below, or create a brand new post. Share something you're working on...whether it be a creative project, a course or offer, a Skool Community, or something completely different. And/Or Share the kind of movement you're doing this week that brings you joy and lights you up! Share it in words or drop a movement video you're digging. Remember to leave a comment on the posts and shares of other Thrive members. We connect to Thrive!

You can read through day 1 here in the classroom. It’s available on Level 2…if you’re not there yet, just make a comment and like 3-4 people’s comments and you’ll be there in no time! Or you can watch the video below, that goes over Day 1 and Day 2. Each day’s tasks are pretty short, so you can choose to combine them into one day, or split them up and do one day at a time. Share your progress, thoughts, and updates in the comments below.

I personally love doing some repetitions of super slow weight lifting. It helps me to feel like I’m getting a good workout and really working my muscles even with my small 5 and 3 lb dumb bells. I often put them together to make 8. This article talks more about how slow weight lifting works and who it’s for (it’s not for athletes!) What do you think, yay or nay on slow weight lifting?

Hope you find some Merriment, Joy, Purpose, and Connection in whatever you choose to do these next few days. For those of you who have ever struggled with Overeating or Stress Eating, sharing below a guided relaxation especially for you, complete with ocean vibes :) 🌊 This is a guided relaxation that I wish I had had twenty years ago! Remember that it’s never too late to heal. Never too late to start over. Never too late to transform your life for the better. Starting now, or maybe tomorrow. You matter… you’re enough as you are, and your dreams are worthwhile.