Fascia as Threshold: The Interface of the Sacred and the Profane
Exploring the Junction of Connection and MeaningFascia, the connective tissue enveloping muscles, organs, and structures within the human body, has long been a subject of fascination in the realms of anatomy, physiology, and holistic health. Beyond its biological function, fascia invites us to consider deeper metaphysical and philosophical implications—it serves as a threshold, an interface…
The Primo-Vascular System (PVS): the Ultimate Fluid Fascia
The fluid fascia refers to the liquid component within the layers of connective tissue/fascia. It can shift and move in response to various internal factors (internal smooth muscles, lymphatic muscles, etc.) or external factors, such as movement, posture, skeletal muscle contractions, external compressions, deep breathing, beating of the arteries, and most probably emotions. The fluid…
Being Bodyful: Cultivating Self-Awareness Through the Fascia-Brain Connection
In a fast-paced world, many of us live from the neck up — focused on thought, planning, and doing — often unaware of the subtle cues arising within our own bodies. Yet, our posture and the way we inhabit ourselves moment to moment can offer profound insight into how we feel, move, and relate. Reconnecting…
Beyond Fascia – Biotensegrity in Sport
There is nothing more awe inspiring than to see a human perform a feat that defies anything anyone has done before. We could all share a story of something that we saw, something someone has done that was amazing, that made us feel an emotion that quite probably inspired us to move in some way. …
Fascia and Hydration: Restoring Fluidity and Supporting Whole-Body Wellbeing
Hydration is often associated with drinking more water. But true hydration—especially when it comes to fascia—is far more dynamic. Fascia, the living matrix that interweaves through every organ, muscle, and nerve, does not simply soak up water like a sponge. It requires movement, glide, and interstitial flow to remain supple, responsive, and resilient. Let’s explore…
Fascia and Resonance: Exploring the Threshold Between Self and Environment
Bring yourself back to a moment when something resonated deeply, a sound that lingered in your chest, a place that felt like home, or a face that brought warmth to your whole body. Perhaps this memory still carries a sense of vibrancy? Resonance occurs when we meet a frequency to which we are aligned, this…