About
Groundwork is a set of daily movement practices you do yourself, in your own space, on your own time. No studio, no subscription, no uniform.
It exists because the wellness industry often sells remedies for the same stress it helps produce. Groundwork is the opposite: free, self-directed, and stripped of branding, lineage, or certification.
What This Is
A practice built from several independent research lines:
- Lymphatic physiology — lymph has no pump; it moves when you move.
- Fascia science — connective tissue is a signaling network that stiffens without varied movement.
- Bioelectromagnetics — posture and movement affect the body's DC control systems.
- Circadian biology — when you practice matters as much as what you do.
- Embodied neuroscience — movement can change muscle tension, breath, and autonomic state directly.
Every claim is cited. Where the science is interpretive, it's marked as such. See Research for the full basis.
What This Is Not
- Yoga. Some shapes overlap, but there is no Sanskrit, lineage, or spiritual framework.
- A workout. No burn, no reps, no progression model. The goal is nervous-system state, not fatigue.
- A brand. Groundwork is free and open. Anyone selling certification is lying.
- Medical advice. The practices are research-informed but not clinically validated. Work with a qualified professional for health conditions.
The Name
"Groundwork" means foundation. Most practices are done on the ground. The work is practical, unglamorous, and essential — like preparing soil before planting.
Who Made This
One person with research access, a floor, and a body that felt better after moving. The only authority that matters is your own nervous system's response to the practice.