Hi Friend,
We are intrinsically calibrated with the seasons.
When we stop rushing through them - and actually move with them - vitality is the rhythm.
Autumn is the season of release.
It invites us to let go of what’s heavy, stagnant, or stale so our breath, energy, and life can move freely again.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is the domain of the Lung + Large Intestine meridians — the metal element, a time of purification and clarity.
But letting go isn’t easy. It’s tender, vulnerable, and sometimes deeply uncomfortable.
We resist it in subtle ways — through hoarding, overworking, grief, rigid posture, or inflexible thoughts.
And our bodies show it: tight chests, short exhales, anxiety, shoulder and neck tension, upper back pain, or restless sleep.
That’s what we practice in Homebody — using breathwork, slow stretching, conditioning, and acupressure to help your body feel safe to let go, so your mind and heart can follow.
💫 The Science of “Smart Stretching”
You’ve probably seen those anti-nausea wristbands — the ones with a little bead pressing into your wrist?
That’s not magic — it’s neurobiology.
Acupressure points are tiny hubs where nerves, fascia, and microvessels meet.
For example, pressing PC6 (on the inner wrist) is known to calm the heart, regulate emotion, and ease tension.
When you press these points, you’re not just relaxing muscles — you’re sending your nervous system a message:
“You’re safe now.”
Here’s what the research shows:
💙 Pain & Relaxation — A 2022 review found acupressure significantly reduces pain and improves relaxation (Frontiers in Public Health).
💙 Calm & Regulation — Stimulating PC6 boosts parasympathetic activity — your rest-and-repair mode (EBCAM, 2021).
💙 Flexibility & Flow — Pressure-point techniques improve mobility by reducing “guarding” reflexes (Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 2018).
Try This “Smarter Stretch”
Find PC6 — about three fingers down from your wrist crease, between the tendons.
Press gently but firmly for 30 seconds.
Inhale for 4, exhale for 4.
Notice how your body instantly softens and your breath deepens.
Inside Homebody This Week
We’re continuing our Lung + Large Intestine Meridian series — exploring grief, purification, and CHEST OPENING through slow strength stretch + acupressure points that help your body with:
✨ PC6 — calm the heart + regulate emotion
✨ LU1 — open the chest + release grief
✨ LI4 — let go + ease tension
✨ H7 — calm the mind + ground energy
Expect to:
✔ Expand breath capacity
✔ Open the chest + upper back
✔ Release emotional heaviness
✔ Express yourself with new clarity + strength
Because letting go isn’t something you think your way into — it’s something you practice your way into.
We are 2 weeks in and I am experiencing incredible benefits and breakthroughs in opening my chest, upper back and self expression!!
Today’s Core & Restore class is going to be next-level calm.
Bring your massage gun — I’ll show you how to use it with acupressure points to supercharge your recovery and relaxation.
You’ll learn exactly where to target to open the chest, boost circulation, and this is exactly what “smarter stretching” is all about!
🌬️ Join us in Homebody every tues + thurs online — live or on replay
Slow yoga + acupressure for strength, calm, and emotional clarity.
Trust me - your body will thank you.
