Show Notes
In this episode, Dr. Emily sits down with Dr. Neel Bulchandani — chiropractor, movement educator, and creator of the "Floor of the Mouth"–body connection. Neel's work bridges breath, fascial release, integrative movement, and expressive arts, revealing how tension patterns in the tongue, mouth floor, and airway can shape posture, mobility, and nervous-system regulation. This conversation invites listeners to reconsider how the smallest internal spaces can influence our entire sense of movement, healing, and presence — and what the future of integrative movement education might hold. Together, they explore: Ecstatic Dance & Movement: How expressive movement shaped Neel's understanding of embodiment and body-mind connection. Resilience-Building Practices: Movement, breath, sound, and touch techniques to support nervous-system regulation, posture, and mobility. The Floor of the Mouth–Body Connection: The genesis of his groundbreaking map, its function beyond anatomy, and how tension here can manifest as broader physical or emotional patterns. The Role of Sound: How music, rhythm, and vibration support movement education and nervous-system resilience, plus tips listeners can apply at home. What's Next: The future of integrative movement and nervous-system education, and how Neel envisions the next generation of practitioners blending anatomy, somatic intelligence, and emotional literacy. About Dr. Neel Bulchandani Dr. Neel Bulchandani is a chiropractor, movement educator, and creator of the Floor of the Mouth–body connection, a model linking oral anatomy to posture, movement, and nervous-system regulation. He integrates breath, fascial release, expressive arts, and sound into his teaching to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and build resilience. Through his Movintuit workshops, courses, and clinical practice, Neel guides movers of all levels to explore embodiment, nervous-system awareness, and holistic healing in innovative, accessible ways. Resources & Links: Instagram: @neelbulchandani Website: neelbulchandani.com Floor of the Mouth Course: neelbulchandani.com/floorofthemouth Movintuit Workshops: neelbulchandani.com/movintuit Podcast: Compromised to Alchemized
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