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

  • "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

  • "Silas is heel onafhankelijk in zijn aanpak; hoe hij zijn trainingen vormgeeft, is volledig aan hem. Hij laat zich door niemand de wet voorschrijven en dat vind ik heel prettig. Ik waardeer Silas enorm als persoon. In zijn professionele handelen herken ik direct zijn grote betrokkenheid; hij is een trainer die echt verder kijkt dan zijn neus lang is. Vooraf geeft Silas altijd een duidelijke uitleg over wat hij met de trainingen en oefeningen beoogt. Daarbij spaart hij je niet als je de kantjes er vanaf loopt. Toch is hij niet zozeer kritisch op jou als persoon, maar beoordeelt hij objectief de eigenschappen of belemmeringen die je in de weg zitten om de oefeningen correct uit te voeren. Ik ben inmiddels bijna 72 jaar oud, maar ik voel me absoluut nog niet te oud om van Silas te leren. Ik dank hem dan ook hartelijk voor zijn geduld met mij."

    - Ambroos

  • "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)

Read more about

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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