Greetings, Thinker

Welcome to Flexibility Research. This platform exists as a space where we explore human flexibility as a subject that fully deserves the same rigour and curiosity we give to any serious field of study. It’s a place where decades of practical experience meet the frontiers of clinical research.

I’m Dan Van Zandt, and for more than thirty years, my life’s work has been deeply rooted in the pursuit of knowledge. I’ve immersed myself in the fields of biomechanics, cell biology, biological physics, and exercise science to teach others how to move through the world with more flexibility and strength. These disciplines have given me the skills and knowledge to connect with thousands of learners, helping them uncover what their bodies are capable of. If you’re curious about the path that’s brought me here, you can learn more about my background by following this link.

At the heart of my teaching lies the Unified Model of Flexibility, an integration of the biophysical and biopsychological aspects of the human body. This framework is a reflection of how we move and how we relate to the tension we carry within us. It’s rooted in sceptical inquiry and is guided by a deep respect for the scientific method.

I’m also an artist, and the illustrations you see across this website were created by me. I truly hope you take a moment to enjoy them. At the same time, I want to offer a gentle but important boundary: please don’t use these illustrations without asking first. If you’d like to use my art, reach out.

You’re invited to subscribe to a free newsletter a gentle, weekly arrival in your inbox. It’s a thoughtfully curated digest of emergent research, meaningful insights, and hand-picked offerings designed to nourish curiosity and reflection. It doesn’t demand attention; it offers connection. Sign up to receive it here.

For those who want to go deeper, I invite you to look into the Flexibility Research Membership. It opens the door to a rich, members-only digital space filled with meaningful resources: in-depth courses, insightful research reviews, practical training plans, thought-provoking articles, and engaging webinars. More than that, it connects you to a global community of fellow learners and seekers, people who ask big questions and lean into the discomfort of not having all the answers. Begin your exploration by clicking here.

If you have more questions or need further clarity, I invite you to share your thoughts and submit your queries here.

Yours in flexibility,

Dan