Get to the root of what causes stress and anxiety to build up

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"I feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety and just want to *feel calm, grounded**, and in control again—to handle life without constant overthinking."*

The hidden causes of stress & anxiety

Stress and anxiety are natural responses to life events, but when your body and mind don’t get a chance to properly recover and regulate, they can become chronic and overwhelming.

Nervous System Dysregulation

Chronic stress leaves your nervous system in a constant state of overdrive, making it difficult to relax or focus.

Un-processed Trauma

Stress from the past accumulates as mental fogginess and physical tension, causing overwhelm and disconnection from your body.

Fatigue and Energy Drain

Without effective tools, this cycle leads to burnout and exhaustion, making it harder to find balance and peace.

Over time, your nervous system remains stuck in survival mode, making it harder to feel grounded, think clearly, or experience joy. This ongoing cycle can leave you physically drained, emotionally overwhelmed, and disconnected from your body.

Try a quick breathing exercise to ease your stress.

The 4 Pathways of Self-Healing

A holistic system to help you calm your mind, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body:

Connect

Ground yourself by reawakening awareness of your body and emotions.

Breathe

Learn breathwork techniques to down-regulate stress and balance your energy.

Flow

Introduce gentle, restorative movement to release tension and promote relaxation.

Cultivate

Build resilience with mindfulness practices that sustain long-term calm and focus.

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Stress relief and anxiety tools for real life

Join our weekly online workshops to uncover the underlying causes of stress and anxiety in your body. Learn to heal trauma, release overwhelm, and practice nervous system regulation alongside a supportive community on the same journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ANXIETY

How do I know if I have anxiety?

It’s important to acknowledge that occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, and it can show up in many different ways. Common symptoms include excessive worry, fatigue (even without intense physical activity), sleep disturbances, irritability, restlessness, or difficulty staying calm. If these feelings persist or become overwhelming, it’s a sign your nervous system might be stuck in a heightened state.

What causes social anxiety?

Social anxiety is often rooted in the fear of being judged, rejected, or not measuring up in social situations. It’s a deeply human response, often triggered by past experiences of criticism, exclusion, or feeling unsafe. Over time, these experiences can create a loop of tension in the mind and body, where even the thought of social interaction activates your fight-or-flight response.

What is an anxiety attack?

An anxiety attack is an intense wave of fear or panic that can feel overwhelming, even when there’s no immediate danger. It often comes on suddenly, with physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, and a tight chest. Mentally, it can feel like losing control or being trapped in a cycle of worry.

How do I calm anxiety?

Calming anxiety starts with reconnecting to your body. Anxiety often pulls you into your head, where thoughts race and fears spiral. The key is to gently shift your focus from your mind to your body, calming the nervous system and restoring a sense of balance.

What's the best meditation for anxiety?

The best meditation for anxiety is one that helps calm your mind by grounding you in your body and breath. When anxiety strikes, it’s common to get caught up in racing thoughts and overwhelming emotions. Meditations that focus on body awareness, breath regulation, and mindful presence are especially effective for easing anxiety because they help quiet the mind and regulate the nervous system.

What's the best meditation for anxiety?

STRESS

What is stress?

Stress is something we all experience—it’s your body’s natural response when life feels demanding, uncertain, or even dangerous. Whether it’s a looming deadline, an unresolved emotion, or even past trauma, stress activates your mind and body to prepare for action. While short bursts of stress can help you focus and respond to challenges, staying stuck in a cycle of stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, tense, and disconnected from yourself.

How does stress affect the body?

When stress kicks in, it doesn’t just stay in your head—it shows up in your body. Your heart rate speeds up, your muscles tighten, and your breath becomes shallow. These are all part of your body’s built-in survival mode, preparing you to fight or flee from perceived danger. In the short term, this response can help you handle immediate challenges. But when stress becomes chronic, it takes a toll—leaving you feeling tense, fatigued, and stuck in a state of hypervigilance.

How do I get rid of stress?

Need stress relief? Try these simple practices:

1. Move your body:

Stress often gets stuck in the body, causing tension and discomfort. Gentle, mindful movement can help you release that tension and improve your mood. Check out the Daily Flow in the Movement+ app—short, accessible movement sessions designed to help you relax, reconnect with your body, and shift out of a stressed state.

2. Meditate:

Feeling overwhelmed? Meditation might seem challenging at first, but it’s one of the most powerful tools for calming your mind and building emotional resilience. Start small with the Awaken Awareness course, which guides you step by step in finding stillness and clarity.

3. Breathe:

Your breath is the quickest way to shift from stress to calm. Simple breathing exercises can bring your focus back to the present moment, helping to restore balance when life feels chaotic. Try one of our guided breathwork practices to reset anytime, anywhere.

These practices are more than just quick fixes—they’re part of a long-term approach to transforming how your mind and body handle stress. If stress keeps coming back, it’s a sign that you need to go deeper and address its root causes. That’s where The Dojo comes in. We’ll guide you through proven pathways to help you not just manage stress, but truly move beyond it.

What's the most effective tool for stress relief?

The most effective tool for stress relief is one that helps regulate your nervous system and restore balance to both your body and mind. Stress lives in the body, not just in your thoughts, so practices that combine mindful movement, breathwork, and body awareness tend to be the most powerful for lasting stress relief.

What if I’ve tried other stress-relief methods before?

It’s common to try different stress-relief methods—like deep breathing, meditation, or exercise—only to feel like they didn’t fully work or the effects didn’t last. Many traditional approaches focus on managing stress in the moment, but they often don’t address the deeper patterns keeping you stuck in a cycle of tension and overwhelm.

In The Dojo we help you release the root cause survival patterns that are dysregulating your nervous system and causing stress and anxiety to build up in your body.