By Simona Stramaccioni, founder of Simo Breath.
We live in a world where sitting has become the norm.
We sit to work, to drive, to eat, to scroll, to rest.
And yet, our bodies were never designed for stillness over long periods of time.
At Simo Breath, I often say:
It’s not just stress that’s exhausting you — it’s stagnation.
If you find yourself easily distracted, dealing with aches and pains, struggling to sleep, or feeling tired and erratic, prolonged sitting may be silently working against you.
What Happens When We Sit Too Much
When the body remains still for long periods, several things happen at once:
circulation slows
oxygen delivery decreases
lymphatic flow stagnates
posture collapses
breathing becomes shallow
the nervous system drifts into low-grade stress
Over time, this creates mental fog, physical tension, emotional flatness, and chronic fatigue.
Your body isn’t lazy — it’s under-stimulated and under-oxygenated.
Sitting and the Nervous System
Long hours of sitting compress the diaphragm and restrict natural breathing.
This signals the nervous system that something is “off,” keeping the body in a subtle fight-or-flight state. The result?
poor focus
restless sleep
increased anxiety
low energy
Mood imbalance
Your breath shortens. Your body tightens. Your system forgets how to reset.
The Simo Breath Solution
At Simo Breath, we don’t just encourage movement — we teach intentional activation.
1. Micro-Movement to Wake the Body
Simple practices like:
bouncing
shaking
Tapping
brushing
spinal waves
reactivate circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system, and release built-up tension from sitting.
Even a few minutes can change your state.
2. Breath to Counteract Sitting
Rhythmic breathing re-expands the lungs, restores oxygen flow, and rebalances posture from the inside out.
Breath becomes movement — even when you’re still.
3. Shaking to Reset the Nervous System
Gentle shaking activates the vagus nerve, releasing stress stored in the body and bringing you back into regulation.
This is especially powerful if you sit for long periods during the day.
4. SOMA Music + Breath for Mental Clarity
SOMA music entrains the brain into coherence, helping counteract the mental fatigue caused by prolonged sitting and screen time.
Your brain remembers rhythm.
Your body remembers flow.
Sitting Isn’t the Enemy — Stagnation Is
You don’t need to quit your desk job or overhaul your life.
You simply need to interrupt stillness with intention.
Your body thrives on rhythm.
Your nervous system craves movement.
Your breath is the bridge.
At Simo Breath, we help you turn everyday stress and stagnation into vitality, clarity, and balance — one breath, one movement, one reset at a time.