Sacred Soma Healing and Massage

06/23/2025

Have you ever stretched, yawned, arched your back, and felt your whole body reboot?
That movement—so primal, so instinctive—is called pandiculation.

Pandiculation is your body’s natural reset mechanism. It’s the reason animals stretch after waking. It’s the reason your body does that big yawn-stretch combo without you even thinking.

It:
• Releases chronic tension
• Re-educates the brain-muscle connection
• Activates the parasympathetic nervous system
• Restores felt-sense safety

In myofascial release, we honor this instinct. Sometimes, your body will naturally start to pandiculate on the table—and I encourage it. It means your system is softening. Letting go. Trusting.

Next time you feel the urge to stretch and yawn, don’t stifle it. That’s your nervous system speaking. That’s fascia unwinding. That’s wisdom.

Feel it. Follow it. Let it ripple. 🌀

06/21/2025

Achieving bodily balance enables mental alignment and clarity. 🪷

06/18/2025

Your body is not just a machine of muscles and joints.

It’s a story — told through tissue.

Fascia weaves through every system, not only holding physical tension… but holding experience.

That tightness in your chest?
It might not be about posture.
It could be the echo of holding yourself together.

That persistent pull in your back?
Maybe it began as a moment you couldn’t lean into support.

Myofascial release is not just about “releasing tension.”
It’s about listening to what the body has been carrying — often without words.

It’s a way of honoring the quiet wisdom woven into your very structure.

The body remembers.

But it also wants to let go.

And when it’s safe… it will.

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Come as you are.
Your story is welcome here.
Your fascia already knows the way home.

Ash Narovich LMT
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Myofascial Release Therapy for Chronic pain, Limited ROM, Postural imbalances. 🪶
Restorative/Deep Tissue Massage.🪷

04/02/2025

🪶FASCIA FACTS🪶

**Fascia Is a Continuous System**:

Unlike other types of connective tissue, fascia is a continuous network throughout the body. It connects muscles to bones, surrounds organs, and links different muscle groups. This means that tension or restriction in one area of fascia can affect other parts of the body; causing pain, postura imbalances, limited ROM, and decreased eneregy. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fascia health for overall bodily function and movement.

FASCIA CARE TIP. 💦

**Hydration is Key**:

Keeping your body well-hydrated is essential for maintaining healthy fascia. Water helps keep the fascia pliable and elastic, allowing it to function properly. Aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and consider incorporating hydrating foods like fruits and vegetables into your diet. Proper hydration supports overall connective tissue health and can help reduce stiffness and discomfort!

04/02/2025

FASCIA FACTS🪶

What is Interstitial fascia?

It is the connective tissue that fills the spaces between various organs and structures in the body. Think of it as a supportive web that surrounds and connects EVERYTHING to everything else, providing structure and stability. It's made up of collagen and elastin fibers, which give it strength 🏋️ and flexibility. 🤸🏻‍♂️

This type of fascia helps to keep things in place, allowing organs to function properly while also allowing for movement. It plays a vital role in protecting our organs and tissues, cushioning them from impacts, and facilitating communication between different body parts.

In simple terms, interstitial fascia is like a glue that holds everything together and helps the body move smoothly and efficiently!

07/19/2024

Sitting a lot getting you down? Don't let your low back and hips suffer! Use proper posture - sit directly on your sit bones for a balanced position that won't strain your body. Remember to get up and move every hour! "

07/17/2024

"Stretching is not just for flexibility, it's for mental clarity and physical health too! Make sure to incorporate daily stretches into your routine to feel your best. Remember, a flexible body equals a flexible mind. "

03/28/2024

I believe a balance of body is also a balance of mind and spirit. We do not HAVE a body, we ARE our body. And within our bodies there lies great wisdom and an innate capacity to heal. We can tap into this healing by creating intentional space, quieting the mind, and dropping into our bodies' felt senses. Being in a relationship WITH, not APART FROM. This allows us to tap into and hear that deeper Wisdom of the body. Which opens the door for more integrative healing and wholeness to occur.