Stage Fright vs the Yips vs Focal Dystonia: Understanding the Spectrum
Short answer: stage fright is an anxiety response that scales with perceived stakes. The yips are a sudden loss of
Performance & Flow
Flow State: What It Is, Why It Disappears, and How to Return to It
Every performer and athlete knows the state, even if they have only visited it a handful of times. Action and
What Is a Performance Block? And Is It Different from Focal Dystonia?
Short answer: yes, they are different — but they are not two separate worlds. A performance block is any persistent
Is There a Certification in Focal Dystonia Therapy? A Guide for Therapists
Yes. The Focal Dystonia Method and Free to Perform Certification — created by Ruth Chiles — is the only professional
Why Performers Lose What They Love — and How to Find It Again
There is a particular grief that comes when a performer loses their ability to perform. It is not like losing