Brain Roots

The Physical Antidote for a Sedentary and Screen-Based Society

The screen, the chair and distracted minds. Underneath all of it, a quieter problem that most people feel intuitively but rarely name:

The Evolutionary Mismatch

  • Three people sitting on a bus, each using a smartphone. The woman on the left has long hair and carries a backpack. The man in the middle wears a cap. The man on the right has headphones and is looking at his phone.

    The Modern Life

    The average person sits for nine hours a day and spends seven hours looking at a screen. Much of our attention lives above the neck, in our heads, in our thoughts.

  • A black and white illustration showing outdoor nature with trees, mountains, and a sun on the left side, transitioning into an urban cityscape with tall buildings and a person working at a desk inside one of the buildings on the right side.

    A Growing Mismatch

    The mismatch between how we live and what our bodies and brains actually need is growing. We deprive our mind and bodies of important exposure to learning and challenge through physical movement

  • Illustration of the human nervous system with a focus on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves in green, centered above a plate.

    And a Different Kind of Training

    Fitness training helps. But your nervous system and brain do not thrive on repetitive exercise. They thrive on complexity, challenge, novelty, and rich sensory input. That is a different kind of training.

Brain Roots is physical training that integrates movement, functional breathwork, and neuro athletic training to make you calmer, more focused, and more connected to yourself.

What others say

  • "I’ve been training with Silas for a while now, and it has genuinely been a game changer for me. What stands out is how he goes far beyond just “getting a good workout in.” He helped me discover new ways of training that are not only effective, but sustainable. Especially his focus on stretching and breath work has completely shifted how I approach recovery and performance. On top of that, Silas supported me a lot with my wrist injury. Instead of working around it, he taught me how to strengthen it properly through targeted exercises. That made a real difference, not just physically, but also in confidence. Silas is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but what truly sets him apart is his approach as a person. He listens, adapts, and meets you where you are. There’s a level of thoughtfulness and care in how he works that you don’t come across often. I highly recommend Silas to anyone looking for a trainer who combines expertise with genuine attention to the individual. 🫶🏼"

    —Lilian

  • "Silas is highly independent when it comes to his training sessions; how he chooses to run them is entirely up to him. He doesn't let anyone else dictate how he should do his job, which I find incredibly reassuring. I highly value Silas as a person, and through his professional approach, you can really see his dedication. He is the kind of trainer who genuinely looks at the bigger picture. Before we begin, Silas always explains exactly what he aims to achieve with his training sessions and exercises. He definitely holds you accountable if you aren't putting enough effort into the exercises. That said, Silas isn't just being critical of you as a client; instead, he objectively assesses the habits or limitations that are holding you back from performing the exercises correctly. I am nearly 72 years old now, but I certainly don't feel too old to learn from Silas. I’m incredibly grateful to him for his patience with me."

    -Ambroos (translated)

  • "Training with Silas always makes me happy. In a controlled and relaxed way, we train our body and mind. Our balance and our breathing, but certainly also flexibility and strength. The Friday morning training is a wonderful start to my weekend!"

    —Rianne

  • "Training with Silas fits perfectly, for me, with the challenges of modern society, such as chronic stress and a lack of movement. The training sessions don't focus solely on strength, but specifically also on control of strength, control in all kinds of movements, and relaxation and flexibility of the body. All of this with the goal of being able to go through life pain-free and flexible."

    —Sander

  • Training with Silas keeps surprising me. Every session brings something new to figure out, and that makes me curious for the next one. It is playful, but never random, and I always feel there is a clear purpose behind the exercises. What I value most is that the training makes me stronger in different ways. Physically, it has improved my mobility, balance, and strength, especially in places I hadn’t paid much attention to before, like my wrists and spine. I also notice the impact in daily life: my posture while sitting in meetings or standing in line is much better. The training also makes me feel stronger emotionally. I feel more connected to my body, more confident in how I move, and more open to learning what I can do with my body. Silas has a way of making training feel like exploration. You work hard, but with curiosity. You discover what your body can do, where it holds back, and how much can change when you train with attention. And who knows, maybe one day I will even stand on my hands!

    -Moniek

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Movement Training

Functional Breathwork

Neuro Athletic Training

Hi, I’m Silas. I help you breathe better, feel safer in your body, and become more physically capable.

Movement can open the door for many beautiful things to happen. By exploring new movements and physical experiences, you won't just become stronger, more flexible, and coordinated - you might also discover new things about yourself, how you learn or how you relate to others.

Feel free to reach out if you are curious.

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