{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"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","description":"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. \u00b7         Why \u201cjust focus on the music\u201d is not always possible, and what to do when the world follows you into the practice room \u00b7         The simple check in skill most musicians never learn, and why it changes everything from practice choices to injury prevention \u00b7         How classical music culture trains disconnection, and what trauma informed teaching and cueing can actually feel like \u00b7         A reframing of expectations that sounds small, but hits hard once you try it in real life \u00b7         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\u2019re ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let\u2019s talk! Book a free discovery call and let\u2019s create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let\u2019s connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let\u2019s start turning your goals into reality.   Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Ren\u00e9e HERE Book your free consultation with Ren\u00e9e HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE   Yoga for All Musicians \u00b7         Website: https:\/\/www.yogaforallmusicians.com\/ \u00b7         Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yogaforallmusicians\/ \u00b7         Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YogaforAllMusicians \u00b7         Their podcast on Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/user\/uif3r1ampypupkhj12tzgzpvx \u00b7         Their app: o   Android: https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fit-by-wix\/id1552621043 o   Apple: https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fit-by-wix\/id1552621043   Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com\/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com\/resources. Connect: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MindOverFinger https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mindoverfinger\/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/mindoverfinger https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mindoverfinger\/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show\u2019s musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra \u2013 Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. ","author_name":"The Mind Over Finger Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mindoverfinger.com","html":"