You Don't Have to Be Good at Relaxing | How to Relax During a Massage

TJ Kropf

Published on: 22/07/2026

Think you're bad at relaxing during a massage? You're not alone. Learn why relaxation isn't something you have to achieve—and why curiosity may be more helpful than trying harder.

Nervous System Massage

Your Body Isn't "Tight." It's Talking

TJ Kropf

Published on: 19/02/2026

Tightness isn’t usually a muscle problem. It’s a protection pattern. Your nervous system is smart. When something feels overwhelming (physically or emotionally) it stabilizes. It braces. It holds.

Somatics