How do you see your body?
Not that long ago many yoga classes were very focused on achieving and holding a posture; nowadays they may very well concentrate more on developing our somatic awareness as we are encouraged to unfold, unfurl and unspiral our limbs, and to be aware of the effect on the whole body of one small movement. This change…
How do you see your body?
by Jan Trewartha Not that long ago many yoga classes were very focused on achieving and holding a posture; nowadays they may very well concentrate more on developing our somatic awareness as we are encouraged to unfold, unfurl and unspiral our limbs, and to be aware of the effect on the whole body of one…
Tensegrity Assisted Therapy – the magical powers of a semi-inflated ball
Monthly Member Webinar As part of your membership, we are delighted to run a monthly members webinar to explore a different element of fascia. See the details below for this month’s instalment. Practical details Date: Thursday 18 November Time: 19.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: Leonid Blyum and Mariana Barreto Title: Tensegrity Assisted Therapy…
What is Fascial Unwinding and how does it work?
Fascial Unwinding is seen by many as an approach not scientific enough to have validity. Because of the unusual, spontaneous movement that can arise during the process, plus the apparent lack of science supporting this work, it can deter people who, on all other levels, are on board with the importance of addressing fascia in…
The World of Spirals
by Karen Kirkness What is spirality? You might have been hearing more about spirality in the anatomy world recently, but what is spirality and why is it important for bodyworkers to know about it? Spirality in biologic structure, including fascia, refers to the appearance of spiral form throughout nature. Spirality is an emergent property of…