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There are many reasons a person may have weak and shortened hip flexors, two of the most common being: An anterior pelvic tilt , which generally shortens the hip flexors while lengthening the hamstrings, relative to one another. Where one shortens, the other lengthens, and vice versa. A common result from spending a lot of time in positions where our hips are in flexion, like sitting . Muscles of the Anterior Thigh & Hip The primary movers of our hip flexors are our Illiopso

This intermediate level workout is designed to build strength and stability in the posterior and lateral body. This session is designed with hypermobile bodies in mind.

Update December 2025 : UNLOCK YOUR BAUTIE 2.0 COMING EARLY 2026 - join Bendy Friendies to be the first to know all! Update, March 15, 2025: I wanted to take a moment to clarify a couple of things about the program. Currently, the program is a series of videos that are released on YouTube every 2 weeks (details below). Weeks 13-14 will be released today; all videos for the program will be up March 29. All videos are located in the Unlock Your Bautie playlist , a combination

When it comes to the desire to feel better and manage life in a way that works for you rather than against you, it can be incredibly...

I wrote "create a stress course" in a notebook of mine in May of 2022 because I was so worked up about how much we're lied to about the...

Existing in an 'atypical' brain and body The term "bautie" represents the many ways in which complex trauma, chronic stress, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and disability can impact our brains and bodies in every facet of life. I understand this on a very personal level. Your individual mechanics and physiology will differ from mine, but one thing we have in common is the need for tools and advice that understand our physical and emotional bodies. You need tools that empow

YouTube LIVE New Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 11:00am EST The fourth workshop is for my hyper-mobile folks - we’re going to take a...

YouTube LIVE Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm EDT The third workshop is all about seeking relief when you struggle to identify discomfort...

Workshop 2 - Live May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm EDT new date The second workshop is all about the "basics" of nutrition when the way we look...

Workshop 1 - Live April 7, 2024 at 2:00pm EDT The first workshop is all about the "basics" of health and fitness when the way we look...

the SOAPBOX SERIES One thing about me is I’m known to get on my soapbox when I feel passionately, and that’s what this workshop series is...

The Birth of Bautie Awareness I'm embarrassed to say Bautie Awareness has been publicly available for over a month and I've yet to do a...

Try this technique to relax the nervous system when you’re holding back a mixture of screams and/or tears. This is one of my favorites...

TW: Discussions of Alcohol and Effects on Dopamine/Addiction As it turns out, one of the really difficult things about alcohol is that...

I found this article while doing additional research related to diaphragm breathing and have to share. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us...

If I could teach every single person just one skill to physically manage stress and regulate the nervous system, it would be proper...

Everyday accommodations I make for my nervous system that have a massive impact: I’ve started taking the longer route. I’m going to talk...

Every time I move my body for me - not to fulfill some expectation or fit into some mold - literally or figuratively - I'm giving a giant...

Resource in Progress I had this idea recently while working on a project for a speaking engagement I have in January at a Neurodivergent...

Two techniques to boost creativity and/or help with problem-solving You know how you always get your best ideas or clarity when you’re in...