The health studio. by Daniela Ganassi

Tiredness can look very similar on the surface, even when the reason behind it is completely different.

Sometimes the body needs less. Sometimes it needs more consistent sleep, more movement, a different breathing pattern or support with recovery.

This is why I find blanket advice such as “just rest more” difficult.

For me, the first step is not trying to remove the feeling as quickly as possible. It is understanding what kind of tiredness is actually present.

How many times have you said to yourself…

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me today.”

But maybe nothing is wrong with you.

Maybe you started carrying things long before that email arrived.

The alarm that felt too early.

The breakfast you ate standing up.

The phone call.

The traffic.

The decision fatigue.

The messages you still haven’t replied to.

Then one more email appears…

…and suddenly it feels like too much.

Not because you’re weak.

Not because you’re “not resilient.”

Because your nervous system has been adapting all day without a chance to recover.

We’ve become so good at moving from one task to the next that we rarely notice what happens in between.

And maybe that’s what’s missing.

Not another productivity hack.

Just a pause.

🌿 Before you leave this post…

Unclench your jaw.

Drop your shoulders.

Take one slow breath out.

Nothing around you has changed.

But you’ve just reminded your body that this moment is safe.

If this felt like your day, save it for the next time life feels a little too loud. 🤍

Being regulated does not mean being calm all the time.

Stress, frustration, sadness and anger are not signs that your nervous system is failing. They are normal responses to life.

The more useful question is what happens afterwards.

Can your body gradually settle again?
Can your breathing soften?
Can you return to yourself without staying stuck in the same state for hours or days?

Nervous system regulation is not about avoiding activation or trying to remain peaceful in every situation.

It is about flexibility: being able to respond when something matters and gradually return when the moment has passed.

What helps you return after a stressful moment?

Früher dachte ich, mein Nervensystem braucht möglichst viel Zeit.

45 Minuten auf der Matte.
Breathwork ~ Pranayama ~ Meditation.

Je länger, desto besser.

Dann kam der Aufbau meines Studios.

Plötzlich waren da Tage, an denen ich 12 oder 14 Stunden gearbeitet habe. Und ausgerechnet in dieser Zeit hatte ich kaum noch Raum für all die Routinen, von denen ich überzeugt war.

Also habe ich aufgehört, nach der perfekten Praxis zu suchen.

Stattdessen nehme ich mir immer wieder kleine Momente.

Zwischen zwei Klient:innen. Bevor ich den Laptop öffne. Oder einfach dann, wenn ich merke, dass ich nur noch funktioniere.

Manchmal sind es nur ein paar bewusste Atemzüge.

Nicht perfekt. Nicht spektakulär. Aber oft genau das, was ich in diesem Moment brauche.

Das hat meine Sicht verändert.

Heute glaube ich nicht mehr, dass es immer die langen Routinen sind, die den grössten Unterschied machen.

Ich glaube, unser Nervensystem braucht vor allem Momente, in denen wir wirklich präsent sind.

Seitdem frage ich mich viel seltener:
🙅🏼‍♀️Wie schaffe ich noch mehr?

Sondern viel öfter:
🫴🏼 Was brauche ich gerade wirklich?

Vielleicht ist es Bewegung, ein bewusster Atemzug, eine Pause.
Vielleicht einfach zwei Minuten ohne Ablenkung.

Manchmal braucht unser Nervensystem nicht mehr Zeit. Sondern einen Moment, in dem wir wieder bei uns selbst ankommen.

Falls dir beim Lesen jemand eingefallen ist, der gerade nur noch funktioniert: Schick den Reminder gerne weiter 🤍

Morning Glow Yoga ☀️

Once a month, we gather to move, breathe, learn, and start the weekend a little differently.

Expect a thoughtful mix of movement, breath, structure, and exploration inspired by Katonah Yoga.

No yoga experience needed.

🗓 Saturday, July 4
🕘 9–10 AM
📍 TuricumFit Café, Zurich Oerlikon

Stay afterwards for coffee, matcha, breakfast, and good company.

As this event only takes place once a month, spots tend to fill quickly.

Link in bio to reserve your place.

Most people are looking for more freedom.
I believe many of us first need stability.

Because it’s often through finding support, structure, and grounding that we can truly let go.

✨ This month’s Morning Glow Yoga theme: Stability

Join us for a nourishing Katonah-inspired practice exploring how structure can create more ease, breath, and freedom - both on and off the mat.

🕘 Saturday | 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Café, Zurich Oerlikon

Morning Glow Yoga is a monthly community event and is suitable for all levels - whether you’re completely new to yoga or have an established practice.

The café is reserved exclusively for our group during class, creating a calm and intimate space to practice together.

Afterwards, the café opens, and you’re warmly invited to stay for a coffee, breakfast, and a slow, easeful start into the weekend.

I can’t wait to share this morning with you. ✨
few spots are still available - safe your spot via the link in Bio.

Thank you for all the birthday love, kind messages and wishes. Feeling very grateful ☺️🫶🏼