250 Yoga for All Musicians: Brianne Borden and Claire Howard on nervous system care, the power of community, and a more humane way to make music

When the world feels heavy and your body is bracing, it is weirdly easy to start treating music like it has to justify itself. You practice anyway. You show up anyway. But inside, you are carrying pressure, tension, and that quiet question most musicians do not say out loud: how do I keep doing this without burning out or breaking down?

In Episode 250, I sit down with Dr. Brianne Borden and Claire Howard, co-owners of Yoga for All Musicians, for a conversation that is equal parts grounding, honest, and immediately useful.

·         Why "just focus on the music" is not always possible, and what to do when the world follows you into the practice room

·         The simple check in skill most musicians never learn, and why it changes everything from practice choices to injury prevention

·         How classical music culture trains disconnection, and what trauma informed teaching and cueing can actually feel like

·         A reframing of expectations that sounds small, but hits hard once you try it in real life

·         A short centering plus neck and shoulder reset you can do before you play, especially if you live in jaw and shoulder tension

If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there.

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THANK YOU:

Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.