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🌿 Wanting Is Not Choosing
Sometimes the thing you say you want was already available. The free challenge. The free practice. The free reset. The invitation. And still… you didn’t do it. 👉 Not because you’re lazy. But because part of you may still prefer what is familiar. Even if familiar means tension. Pain. Exhaustion. The same old loop. 👉 This is not shame.This is information. Real change asks for more than wanting. It asks for: discipline patience repetition courage follow-through You can want change for years…or you can begin with one small action today. ‼️ Ask yourself: Am I truly not ready? Or am I protecting the familiar? Your body needs proof that change is safe. Give it proof. Wanting is not choosing. 👉 Action is. What is one small action you can take today?
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I do jaw training each day and I feel the difference already - first I notice much earlier when there is tension and I feel less tension in the morning ☺️ And I meditate 10 minutes before getting up in the morning and my day starts calmer
🌬️ Diaphragm Basics
Today, we begin with the foundation of your breath: the diaphragm. The diaphragm is your main breathing muscle. It sits under your lungs, like a dome, separating the chest from the abdomen. When you inhale, the diaphragm moves downward. This creates space for the lungs to expand. When you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes upward. The ribs soften. The body releases air. Simple, but powerful. Because the diaphragm is not only about breathing. It also connects to: 👉 the ribs 👉 the spine 👉 the belly 👉 the pelvic floor 👉 posture 👉 pressure regulation 👉 nervous system state When the diaphragm moves well, the breath can become fuller, calmer, and more efficient. When it is restricted, the body often compensates with: tight neck lifted shoulders shallow chest breathing jaw tension belly gripping low back tension So today, don’t try to breathe perfectly. Just notice. Try this: Place one hand on your lower ribs, and one hand on your belly. Take a natural inhale. 👉 Ask: Where does my breath go first? Do my ribs move? Does my belly soften? Do my shoulders lift? Does my jaw tighten? Then exhale slowly. Let the body soften 5%. 👉 Remember: The diaphragm does not need FORCE -It needs space. The breath does not need to be BIGGER -It needs to become more available. 👇 Share below: where do you feel your breath most today: chest, belly, ribs, or back?
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A bit more ribs than belly when sitting, but also feel some expansion in the back; I have the impression that the belly is however dominant when lying. Does this make sense?
✨How Tight Ribs Limit Your Breath
Most people think breathing is only about the lungs. But the truth is: Breathing is a mechanical movement of the ribs + diaphragm working together. When the ribs don’t move…the diaphragm cannot move fully. And when the diaphragm cannot move fully…your breath becomes smaller, faster, and more effortful. 🌿 What Tight Ribs Feel Like You may notice: - shallow breathing - tight chest - neck doing most of the breathing - sighing often but never feeling satisfied - fatigue - anxiety or “wired” feeling - difficulty taking a deep breath Because when ribs are stuck…the body compensates. Shoulders lift. Neck works harder. Jaw tightens. Breath shortens. SHARE YOUR FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS 👇
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I had twice a blocked lower rip on the right side, well and neck problems probably due to prolonged working at the computer over many years. Breath work provided relief, though it still feels as if it is sometimes building up again. Trying to focus now on expansion of the rips and doing breath work more regularly throughout the day as explained by Zina and I am looking forward to feel how my body is going to react
🌿Who joined the JAW JOURNEY 🌿
I just want to take a moment to celebrate all of you who said yes to this journey. You chose to listen to your BODY. You chose to slow down. You chose to explore the deeper patterns behind jaw tension, holding, breath, voice, and nervous system stress. That matters. @Chantelle Smith @Tanya Riley @Karin Amberger @Christina Freise @Paula Reyes Rodriguez @Melanie Herring @Sophie Ball @Jé Memmesheimer @Courtney Begnoche This is not just a course about the jaw. It's a journey into: - how you hold - how you protect - how you soften - how do you begin to release And I’m so happy you’re here. 👉 If you already joined, I would love to hear from you: 👉 What are you noticing so far? 👉 What surprised you? 👉 What feels supportive? 👉 What feels challenging? Your experience matters, and your sharing may help someone else take the first step. And for those of you who have been thinking about joining… This is your gentle reminder 💫 If you feel: - jaw tension - clenching or grinding - tightness in the skull, tongue, or neck - pressure in the face - a held-back voice - a body that struggles to fully relax Then this journey was made for you. JAW JOURNEY is here for you to move at your own pace, with guidance, depth, and practical tools to help your body feel safer and freer. 👉 ✨ Please note: the price goes up on April 25th. ✨ So if you’ve been waiting, this is a beautiful time to begin.
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@Zina Zinchenko 🫶🏻
NOTICE THE BELLY
Today is about something very simple…and very revealing. Soften your belly. Not by forcing it. Not by pushing it out. Just by allowing it to not hold. Many of us are unconsciously tightening the belly all day. While walking. While working. While thinking. While being around others. It becomes a habit. A subtle form of protection. But the belly is directly connected to your breath. When the belly is tight:the diaphragm cannot move fullythe breath becomes shallowthe nervous system stays slightly activated So today, your practice is not to fix anything. It’s to notice. Throughout the day, ask yourself: Is my belly tight right now?Am I holding without realizing?What happens if I soften… just 10%? Then let the breath drop. No force. No performance. Just space. ✨ This is where change begins- in awareness. If you notice something interesting, surprising, or challenging…share it here or message me so I don’t miss it 🤍
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Isabelle Muller
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Isabelle, living in Germany, fascinated by human (&) nature

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