Gently Now Yoga

MELT

Think about your daily activities. Do you move through the world with a sense of ease and joy, feeling good in your body? Or are you one of the 31 million Americans who suffer from back pain every year? Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, bunions, asthma or a sleep disorder? How about TMJD, IBS, or MS? Do you lead a high-stress lifestyle? Are you trying to get your body back after pregnancy or surgery?

MELT can help. MELT stands for Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, a cutting edge method developed by Upper West Side bodyworker Sue Hitzmann. MELT uses specialized foam rollers and rubber balls to release tension and restore balance in the body. Now you might be wondering how lying on a foam roller or stepping on a little ball can help all these different conditions. I'm so glad you asked!

The common link between all these body issues is the fascial system of the body. Fascia, or connective tissue, is a combination of collagen and elastin which envelopes all the muscles, bones, organs and nerves of the body. Connective tissue not only wraps every individual part of the body, it also connects them in a vast web-like network to support, protect and stabilize your body throughout every movement you make. It is the connective tissue which responds first to prepare you to pick up a pencil, step off a curb, or take a bite of your sandwich. We simply couldn't live without it.

Healthy connective tissue is smooth and fluid. It allows muscles to glide gracefully over one another, and organs to work efficiently. However, when connective tissue gets dehydrated due to stress, sleeping or eating poorly, inactivity or overactivity, it gets more gel-like and causes things that should be separate to get "sticky." Chronic misalignments, injury and illness are often the result.

Lying on a MELT roller rehydrates the connective tissue surrounding the spine, as well as stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (your "relaxation response".) Stepping on a MELT ball brings new fluid and movement to all the complex joints of the foot. You can also MELT your hands, skull, thighs, hamstrings and calves to experience deeper changes in your alignment, breathing, and overall function.

Rehydrating your connective tissue with MELT is the key to moving through life with less pain, and with more freedom and ease. It makes a great complement to whatever exercise program you are already doing. Learn to MELT today!

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