Bowenwork by Nancy

10/21/2025

When posture and the nervous system don’t see eye to eye

When the body is out of alignment — maybe one shoulder sits higher, or there’s a slight shift through the spine — it’s not just a structural issue. This unevenness can affect how the brain and body communicate.

Uneven posture can send mixed messages through the nervous system, influencing balance, coordination, and even emotional regulation. For some people, especially those with retained primitive reflexes, this imbalance can keep old movement patterns “switched on.”

Reflexes such as the ATNR, STNR, TLR, and Spinal Galant are designed to help us develop in infancy — but if they’re not fully integrated, they can contribute to muscle tension, altered spinal curves, or inefficient movement patterns later in life.

Bowen Therapy offers a gentle way to bring attention to postural and nervous system patterns, inviting the body to explore greater ease and balance as best it can.

Source: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/427

10/19/2025

Not mystical — just masterful.

It's not magic, nor a magic pill... it's a physiological response to sensory input.

Bowen Therapy honours how the body and brain talk to each other.

10/19/2025

Step inside the most powerful Bowen Therapy library in history — the Bowen Global Summit 2025: Ignite Your Abundance. https://bowenglobalsummit.com/This shor...

10/19/2025

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/19/2025

Russell Sturges explains how Bowen therapy might be working at the deepest level.

10/19/2025

I love how Bowenwork addresses the body as a whole. To find a Bowenwork Practioner near you, please visit our website.

www.americanbowen.academy

Newscast about how Bowenwork helps people who suffer from PTSD and Migraines. Bowenwork helps people with any type of pain. For further information, contac...

10/19/2025

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) response to the Bowenwork Technique for one airman.

10/19/2025

An Army veteran discusses his experience with Bowenwork at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.

09/25/2025

Bowen Therapy is a holistic approach to healing that goes beyond treating isolated symptoms. It recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spir...

09/24/2025

💚 Meet Your Vagus Nerve: The Body’s Calm & Connect Pathway 💚

If your body had a “secret hotline” that connected your brain to almost every organ — it would be the vagus nerve! 📞🧠➡️❤️➡️🍽️

This incredible nerve is part of your parasympathetic nervous system — the “rest and digest” mode that balances out stress and keeps your body calm. Here’s what it does for you:

🧠 Mood & Stress – Helps calm the nervous system and regulate emotions (think natural stress relief!)
💨 Breathing – Keeps your breath steady and in rhythm
🛡️ Immune Support – Reduces excess inflammation and boosts defense
❤️ Speech & Voice – Shapes tone, coordinates vocal cords, and even influences how you connect emotionally when you speak
🍽️ Digestion – Activates your digestive system so you can actually absorb all that good nutrition
😊 Facial Expression – Helps you smile, laugh, and connect with others on a deeper emotional level

👉 When your vagus nerve is happy, YOU feel more balanced, calm, and resilient.

✨ Simple ways to support your vagus nerve:
• Deep breathing exercises 🌬️
• Singing or humming 🎶
• Cold water splashes ❄️
• Gentle lymphatic work 🌿
• Gratitude & prayer 🙏

So next time you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or bloated, remember: your vagus nerve is there to help you reset and restore. 💫

📌 Bianca Botha CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

09/14/2025

Fascia — the body’s connective web — wraps around and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, holding the whole body together.

When it’s healthy, it helps us move with ease, stability, and flow.

When it’s tight or restricted, the whole body can feel it.

Gentle therapies like Bowen work with fascia, supporting the body’s ability to release tension and restore fluid movement, to the best of its ability.

Because when fascia feels free, so do you.