Monthly Members’ Webinar – Trauma, breathing and the neuro-vascular bundles.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2024Times: 19:00 – 20:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter: Natasha de Grunwald Title: Trauma, breathing and the neuro-vascular bundles. In the Trauma Release Method we integrate breath practices, movement, somatic coaching and touch to work with the nervous system, pain and trauma. The breath: an incredible tool to promote self-healing, to connect to and…
Somatotopic Maps
The intricate dance between our sensory and motor systems is a fascinating realm that holds significant importance for bodyworkers. Through the groundbreaking discoveries of pioneers like Luigi Galvani and Charles Sherrington, we have unraveled the complex interplay between nerves, muscles, and electric impulses. Galvani’s experiments with electricity and nerves revealed a crucial connection – applying…
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….
What’s the big deal with the British Fascia Symposium themes this year? And why attend?
It’s British Fascia Symposium time again – where did the time go? Every two years we put on this big, informative event for the fascia-fascinated community. It used to be in-person, and was great fun, but if you couldn’t get on a plane to the UK you couldn’t join in. Now we appear like magic…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Scar Tissue and Somatotopic Maps: Exploring the Impact on Pain and Motor Systems
Date: Thursday 22nd August 2024Times: 19:00 – 20:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter: Dr Marc EllisTitle: Scar Tissue and Somatotopic Maps: Exploring the Impact on Pain and Motor Systems Description: Embark on a captivating journey with us as we delve into the intriguing fusion of scar tissue, somatotopic maps, and their profound effects on pain perception and motor function. Whether from…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Polyvagal Theory, Touch and Manual Therapy
Date: Thursday 18th July 2024Presenter: Steve GoldsteinTitle: Polyvagal Theory, Touch and Manual Therapy Description:A mix of theory and experiential which will enable attendees to understand the :Polyvagal Organising PrinciplesHierarchyNeuroceptionCo-RegulationPharyngeal Branch Ventral Function Test for UvulaThe Basic Exercise: to co-regulate ventral vagal tone.Cranial base with eye gaze held 30-60 secondsSalamander Exercise: head in cervical lateral flexion with eye gaze…