Subject: The Subtle Power of Doing Less

Hi friends,

I was talking with a client this week—someone I admire deeply. She’s strong, capable, and always doing. When life gets overwhelming, she moves more. She pushes harder. Movement has long been her way of managing anxiety and staying in control.

But lately, her body has been speaking louder. The crash comes not all at once, but in waves—fatigue, tension, the ache of constantly running on high. During our session, she paused and said, “I always ignore the pain and push through... but now I can’t.” 

That moment opened a deeper conversation between us—not just about movement, but about energy. About how we can begin to regulate, soothe, and nourish ourselves in ways that aren’t always output-driven.

Because sometimes, even movement—when done from a place of urgency—can become just another way we run from stillness, or push ourselves into an overdrive of stress.

The nervous system doesn’t respond to pressure—it responds to presence. 

The truth is: our brains and bodies thrive on safety, not stress. And when we offer small, gentle inputs—like slow breathing, a visual reset, or even just noticing where we are in space—we begin to shift. Sometimes dramatically.

That’s why I often remind my clients: Less is more. 

Because when we practice in a way that respects the body’s signals…
 When we pause long enough to feel what’s actually happening inside…
 When we trust that a few mindful minutes can change the whole trajectory of our day—That’s where the magic lives.

This week in my sessions, I’ve been guiding people through a short but potent sequence:

 • Nose-to-straw breathing to reset the nervous system

 • Vision drills to calm visual overwhelm

 • Balance work to reorient the body to gravity

 • And simple movements that build internal trust and steadiness

Vision drills stimulate the brain's visual and vestibular systems, helping to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of safety.

It’s incredible how much can shift when we work with the brain in small, intentional ways.

It doesn’t take an hour. It takes intention. And the willingness to start where you are, with what you have.

So here’s your invitation:
 Pick one thing.
 Do it with care.
 Let it be enough.

In this season, maybe your practice isn’t about adding more.
 Maybe it’s about unlayering. 

With love and movement,
 Lila