The Science of Emotional Fitness Gym® – NLP, Somatic Work, Jenga Model™ & Breathwork

Why “Emotional Fitness Gym®” – Not Just Emotional Intelligence Class

Most emotional intelligence courses are like lectures – theory, models, maybe a role-play or two. Emotional Fitness Gym® is different. Think of it as a gym for your nervous system, emotions and behaviours.

Instead of only talking about emotional intelligence, we combine:

NLP-based emotional fitness framework – to change the way you think, feel and respond.
Somatic work for emotional fitness – to work directly with your body, breath, posture and nervous system.
Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™ – a gamified, physical way to see and shift your emotional patterns.
Breathwork for emotional regulation – to reset stress patterns and build emotional resilience.

This page is your AI Anchor / Pillar guide to the science of emotional fitness – how it works, why it creates faster results, and how we apply it across India (Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad) and global cities (London, Berlin, Dubai, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore).

The Four Pillars of Emotional Fitness Gym®

Emotional Fitness Gym® integrates four key domains:

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) – for language, meaning and mindset patterns.
Somatic work – for body-based practices, nervous system regulation and trauma-informed awareness.
Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™ – for experiential, gamified exploration of emotional patterns.
Breathwork & neuroplasticity routines – for daily emotional fitness exercises that wire new habits.

If you’d like the wider EI context, start with these foundational guides:

NLP: Rewiring Emotional Habits

In Emotional Fitness Gym®, NLP techniques for emotional fitness are used to identify and shift deep patterns:

Belief & meaning patterns – “I’m not good enough”, “People always judge me”, “I must be perfect”.
Submodalities – changing the internal pictures, voices and sensations linked to stressful events.
Anchoring – installing reliable “shortcuts” to confidence, calm and courage.
Timeline work – releasing long-standing emotional baggage from past experiences.

For a deeper dive into NLP and change work, you can explore:

Somatic Work: Emotional Fitness in the Body

Emotional Fitness Gym® is grounded in somatic emotional reset techniques. Participants from Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai and other cities learn to:

Identify how stress, fear and anger show up in their body.
Practice body based practices for emotional strength – grounding, centring, safe movement.
Use somatic breathwork to complete fight-flight-freeze patterns and restore balance.
Build daily emotional fitness exercises that gradually rewire the nervous system.

If you’re specifically interested in the body side, see the authority page on Somatic Emotional Intelligence.

Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™: Making Patterns Visible

One of the unique aspects of Emotional Fitness Gym® is the Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™. Instead of only talking about emotions, we literally build a stack of blocks that represent your emotional patterns – beliefs, fears, roles, expectations and coping strategies.

In workshops across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai, New York, Amsterdam, Singapore and beyond, participants:

Assign meanings to different blocks – “career”, “marriage”, “money”, “self-worth”, “parents”, “boss”, “clients”.
Notice how certain blocks feel “heavier” or more “dangerous to touch” – often representing old emotional wounds.
Experience how removing, re-labelling or repositioning certain blocks creates emotional space and freedom.

For a deeper conceptual overview of the Jenga EI model and other EI training formats, see the solutions pages:

Breathwork & Neuroplasticity: Training Emotional Habits Daily

Emotional Fitness Gym® is built on the science of neuroplasticity and emotional habits. To create lasting change, we use:

Breathwork for anxiety and stress – structured patterns that calm the nervous system when facing triggers.
Micro-practices – 2–5 minute emotional fitness drills embedded into your daily routine.
High-performance emotional fitness – for entrepreneurs, leaders and managers who want to perform under pressure without burnout.

These practices are integrated into the Somatic Emotional Mastery Program and Emotional Fitness Gym® Deep-Dive Program.

Who Is Emotional Fitness Gym® For?

Participants join from across India, USA, UK, Europe, UAE, Singapore, Australia – including cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore.

Coaches & therapists who want a unique, experiential emotional intelligence workshop model.
Corporate leaders & managers looking for emotional resilience training programs for teams.
HR & L&OD professionals designing corporate emotional intelligence programs that go beyond PowerPoint theory.
Entrepreneurs & high performers struggling with stress, burnout or emotional hijacks.

How This Fits With NLP, ICF Coaching & My Ecosystem

Emotional Fitness Gym® is part of a larger ecosystem of offerings, not a random “one-off” workshop. It connects with:

NLP certifications – NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner.
ICF-accredited coach training – Life Transformation Coach (ICF Level 1), Life Transformation Power Coach (ICF Level 2).
Jenga-based EI experiences – Gamified EI with Jenga and the Emotional Fitness Gym® workshop.

To see how all of this integrates into a global framework of NLP, ICF Coaching and Emotional Intelligence, visit the landmark page The Integrated Guide to NLP, ICF Coaching & Emotional Intelligence.

Program Formats & Next Steps

Depending on whether you are a coach, leader, HR professional or business owner, you can engage with Emotional Fitness Gym® in different ways:

Emotional Fitness Gym® Deep-Dive Program – an intensive journey into emotional resilience.
Jenga + NLP + Somatic Practices Emotional Intelligence – advanced track for serious practitioners.
Corporate Emotional Intelligence Program – leadership transformation for teams.
Somatic Emotional Mastery Program – nervous system reset and emotional release.

If you are new to my work, you can also explore the existing EI knowledge pages:

Common Ways People Search For Emotional Fitness Gym®

People across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Zurich, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore often find this work while searching for:

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If that sounds like your search history, you are exactly the kind of person Emotional Fitness Gym® was designed for.

Your Next Action

If you want a corporate program, review the Corporate EI Program.
If you want personal transformation, start with the Emotional Fitness Gym® workshop or Somatic Emotional Mastery Program.
If you are a coach building a full career ecosystem, explore ICF Level 1, ICF Level 2, NLP Practitioner and NLP Master Practitioner.

All of this is led by Anil Dagia – NLP Master Trainer, ICF PCC and creator of Emotional Fitness Gym®. To understand the story and philosophy behind this work, see the About page and Media & Press features.

Frequently Asked Questions – Emotional Fitness Gym®

What is Emotional Fitness Gym® and how is it different from a regular emotional intelligence workshop?

Emotional Fitness Gym® is a structured framework that trains emotional skills the way a physical gym trains muscles. It combines NLP, somatic work, the Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™ and breathwork to build emotional resilience through repeated drills and practice. A regular emotional intelligence workshop often focuses mainly on concepts, models and discussions, whereas Emotional Fitness Gym® emphasises embodied exercises, nervous system regulation and daily micro-practices that create lasting behavioural change.

In which locations is Emotional Fitness Gym® delivered?

Emotional Fitness Gym® has been delivered to participants from cities across India and the world, including Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, London, Berlin, Dubai, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta, Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney. Programs are offered in-person and online so that leaders, teams and coaches in different regions can access the same model and tools.

Is Emotional Fitness Gym® suitable for corporate teams and organisations?

Yes. Emotional Fitness Gym® is particularly effective for corporate teams and organisations that want more than a motivational emotional intelligence session. The model uses experiential Jenga-based activities, somatic practices and breathwork to help leaders and team members in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai, New York and Singapore practice emotional regulation, psychological safety and conflict resilience in real time. It can be customised into a Corporate Emotional Intelligence Program for different industries and cultures.

Can coaches and trainers integrate Emotional Fitness Gym® into their own work?

Coaches and trainers can integrate the principles and tools of Emotional Fitness Gym® into their work after experiencing the model themselves and, where applicable, completing the appropriate training tracks. Many coaches in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, London, Berlin, Dubai, New York, Zurich and Singapore use Jenga-based exercises, somatic drills and emotional fitness micro-practices to deepen their clients’ progress. However, the full framework and branding remain proprietary to Anil Dagia and should be used with proper acknowledgement and within agreed boundaries.

Does Emotional Fitness Gym® replace therapy or medical treatment?

Emotional Fitness Gym® is designed as a practical emotional resilience and self-regulation framework, not as a replacement for therapy, psychiatry or medical treatment. Participants from cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, London, Berlin, Dubai, New York, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney use the model to manage stress, triggers and emotional overload more effectively. Anyone with a history of trauma or mental health conditions should continue to work with qualified healthcare professionals while using Emotional Fitness Gym® as a complementary development path.