In Conversation with Anna Camilla. Unlocking the Magic & Wisdom of your Nervous System

Every month, we invite external speakers to share their knowledge. This month, we had the pleasure to host Anna Camilla, Alexander technique expert & coach, who tackled the complexity of our nervous system. She supports artists, entrepreneurs and educators bring their vision to life sustainably.

If you wish to find Anna:

• Instagram: @gotyourback_coach

• The retreat in South Wales she mentioned: Kiri wo Miru 2026

The replay is available to all of our Joy Studio members here.

This is the instagram page of Anna Camilla, coach.

The Nervous System: A Communication System

• The nervous system is a two-way communication system (brain ↔ body) that organizes all bodily functions.

• It receives information via senses, which include:

  • Interoception: Internal body sensations.

  • Exteroception: External senses (e.g., sight, sound).

  • Vestibular Sense: Balance, managed by the autonomic nervous system.

• Practice: Closing eyes and noticing the body’s automatic, subtle rebalancing movements demonstrates the vestibular sense at work.

Practical Tools for nervous system Regulation

• Vision: A powerful tool for regulation, as it uses the most nervous system bandwidth.

  • Narrow, focused vision → Increases body tension (threat signal).

  • Soft, wide-angle vision → Decreases tension (safety signal).

• Pressure: A direct signal of safety and containment.

  • Grounding: Feeling the pressure of the body on the ground sends a safety signal.

  • Self-Hug: A self-hug provides a direct, physical experience of being held, which is more powerful than just thinking “I am safe.”