I believe the best approach is to first find your barrier, then come slightly off of it. I call this the Pause Point. From the Pause Point, you can begin your breath work and de-armoring rather than continuing to push deeper into the movement. The Pause Point is the space you create in your body where you can begin to unwind, unlock, and release tension while still maintaining a sense of safety. If you push past your barrier, the body’s protective or trauma reflex can kick into gear, creating more guarding instead of allowing you to release. I touch on this more deeply in Week 5 of the Beginner Program: Personal Safety in Classes. And remember, you don’t always have to stay inside the movement. If your body begins to feel overwhelmed or overly guarded, coming out of the movement and lying in the META Restore Position is another strategy for helping the body settle and find safety again. The goal isn’t to force your way through the barrier. It’s to find the place where your body feels safe enough to begin letting go. @Kegan Remmey