The Polyvagal Theory
By Budiman Minasny*** – offered by Steve Goldstein Have you ever felt your heart race in the presence of danger, or experienced a calming sensation when surrounded by loved ones? Our body’s responses to different situations are not solely driven by conscious decisions, but rather by an intricate web of signals within our nervous system….
The Polyvagal Theory
By Budiman Minasny***, adapted by Steve Goldstein Have you ever felt your heart race in the presence of danger, or experienced a calming sensation when surrounded by loved ones? Our body’s responses to different situations are not solely driven by conscious decisions, but rather by an intricate web of signals within our nervous system. One…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Less is more: the art of listening touch
Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024Times: 18.30 – 19.30 Check your timezone here. Presenter: Rachel Fairweather and Meghan MariTitle: Less is more: the art of listening touch Description: “Good bodywork is 90 percent perception and only 10 percent technique.” (Christophe Sommer- Rolfer). Join Rachel and Meg, Directors of the Jing Institute of Massage for a joyful exploration of the…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and interoception
This article will take a brief look at the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how this condition may impact an individual’s interoceptive abilities. What is Interoception? Interoception is the sense of the physiological condition of the body including sensations from within such as heartbeat, respiration rate, hunger, thirst, and visceral sensations. It plays…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and interoception
by Jeannie di Bon This article will take a brief look at the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how this condition may impact an individual’s interoceptive abilities. What is Interoception? Interoception is the sense of the physiological condition of the body including sensations from within such as heartbeat, respiration rate, hunger, thirst, and…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Looking after ourselves: enhancing our body awareness and ability to self-care.
Date: Thursday 28th MarchTimes: 19.00 – 20.00 (insert the Time Zone link after)Presenter: Jan TrewarthaTitle: Looking after ourselves: enhancing our body awareness and ability to self-care. Description: This will be a purely practical session following this month’s theme of ‘Developing Body Wisdom’. Jan will guide you in self-exploration, using attention and intention to self-scan and help your…