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01/15/2026

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01/09/2026

Teach What they Can Learn according to How They Learn.
The Hypermobile Client needs to understand how their body works, where the problems are and how to manage them. As a Pilates Teacher there are ways you can learn to help them more than you realize. They have to learn things their body hasn’t necessarily learned before. Patience & understanding and an ability to modify specifically for their issues is critical, necessary and can be learned.
Pilates & Fascia Workshop: Key Principles for Training The Hypermobile Client: 3 Hours, 3 CEC’s
February 1st, 2026; 1-4 pm

Information here: www.thebellystudio.com/workshop/

01/07/2026

Specialized Training for this Special Population.

01/07/2026

Upcoming Workshop on Teaching the Hypermobile Client.

01/05/2026

Posture isn’t the problem.
Load distribution is
Most chronic pain doesn’t start at the site where it hurts.
Neck pain. Shoulder irritation. Low-back fatigue. Hip asymmetry. Knee rotation.

These aren’t isolated failures, they’re compensations.
When the spine drifts even a few degrees off axis, the body doesn’t stop moving. It adapts. And adaptation means:

• Force vectors reroute
• Joint moments increase
• Muscles overwork to stabilize
• The nervous system absorbs the mismatch
• Pain shows up last, not first

This is why stretching the sore area rarely fixes the problem.

You’re treating the symptom, not the load pathway.
This graphic breaks postural load misalignment down as what it really is:

a systems-level biomechanics issue, not a cosmetic posture flaw.
Angles matter.
Force lines matter.
Gait matters.

And correction has to be strategic — restoring how load moves through the body, not chasing pain from joint to joint.

Alignment isn’t about looking upright.
It’s about distributing force efficiently enough that the system stops breaking down.
That’s when pain fades, not because you masked it, but because the body no longer has to compensate.

01/05/2026

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast🧀🥖(No Wine)

01/05/2026

What Issues come with Hypermobility? Can you recognize the difference between corrections designed for non-hyper mobile clients and those who have hyper mobility?

Pilates & Fascia Workshop: Key Principles for Training The Hypermobile Client: 3 Hours, 3 CEC’s
February 1st, 2026; 1-4 pm

Information here: www.thebellystudio.com/workshop/

01/04/2026

Why Surgery Changes the Lymphatic System (And Why Your Body Feels Different After)

This is an article many people didn’t know they needed —
until they read it and quietly say, “This explains everything.”

Surgery can be life-saving.
It can be necessary.
It can be the reason you are still here.

But what is rarely explained is how surgery changes the lymphatic system — sometimes permanently — and why the body may never feel the same afterward unless it’s supported correctly.

🌿 Surgery doesn’t only cut skin — it interrupts flow

The lymphatic system is made up of delicate vessels, valves, and nodes that run just beneath the skin and through connective tissue.

During surgery:
• Lymph vessels are cut or cauterised
• Nodes may be disturbed or removed
• Fascia is incised and heals with restriction
• Nerve communication is altered

Unlike blood vessels, lymph vessels are not always repaired or reconnected.

The body adapts — but adaptation is not the same as optimal flow.

🌿 Scar tissue changes drainage pathways

Scar tissue is not just a surface issue.

Internally, scars can:
• Pull on fascia
• Compress lymph vessels
• Create directional blockages
• Force lymph to reroute inefficiently

This is why swelling often appears above, below, or far away from the scar, not only at the surgical site.

The body isn’t confused — it’s compensating.

🌿 Common surgeries that impact lymph flow

Many people are surprised by how common this is:
• C-sections
• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder surgery
• Abdominal or pelvic surgery
• Breast surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Brain or spinal surgery

Even surgeries done years or decades ago can influence today’s lymphatic patterns.

Time does not automatically restore flow.

🌿 “I healed… but I was never the same”

This is one of the most common phrases we hear.

After surgery, people may notice:
• A swollen or heavy abdomen
• An apron belly that won’t shift
• One-sided swelling
• Chronic inflammation
• Fluid retention
• Increased sensitivity to stress

This does not mean the surgery failed.

It means the lymphatic system was never fully supported afterward.

🌿 The nervous system remembers surgery

Surgery is a physical and neurological event.

The nervous system may remain in a protective state long after healing appears complete. When this happens:
• Lymph vessels remain constricted
• Drainage slows
• Inflammation lingers

The body must feel safe again before it will release.

This is why gentle, calming, rhythmical therapies are often far more effective than aggressive approaches post-surgery.

🌿 The good news — flow can be improved

While scars cannot be erased, function can be restored.

Supportive approaches may include:
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Scar mobilisation
• Fascia-focused work
• Breath-based techniques
• Nervous system regulation
• Gentle, consistent movement

Healing after surgery is not about pushing harder —
it’s about restoring communication and flow.

💚 A message your body wants you to hear

Your body didn’t betray you.
Your body adapted to survive.

And with the right support, it can learn to flow again.

If you’ve ever felt:
“I healed… but something changed”
This article is for you.

Written with care by Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT, CDS
Founder of Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility

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 health regimen.

01/03/2026

Fascia plays a crucial role in our movement by storing and sometimes trapping energy, leading to unnecessary effort in our daily activities. At our studio, we specialize in techniques that help release tight fascia, allowing for smoother, more efficient movement. Join us to learn how to combat this issue and enhance your overall wellness.

12/30/2025

The complexities of fascia are especially relevant for hypermobile individuals. As fascia attempts to stabilize joints, it can lead to rigidity when forces are misaligned or repetitively stressed. At our studio, we are committed to understanding these intricacies and providing tailored approaches to enhance movement and stability. Join the conversation on fascial health and share your insights.