Gravity – The constant state of compression on our upright structure that can
exaggerate or flatten our spinal curves.
Pain – The guarding that occurs to protect and shorten a painful area, resulting in twists and turns in the body.
Emotions – Collapsing parts of the body to protect our “heart” or inner being for emotional survival.
Habits – Unconscious, asymmetrical patterns that get incorporated into our body.
Illness – Overburdened organs react by tightening their
facial coverings, creating internal torsion patterns.
Stress – Stress hormones get released to protect us by hardening our tissues, making us less resilient.
Accidents – The body’s protective reaction to physical trauma, such as a car or sports accident, a fall, etc.
