The Shape of Things: Form in Fascia and Space
On Thursday 22nd June ’23, join author Lauri Nemetz for her Members’ Webinar; a fascinating exploration into shape, form, and function both in our anatomy as well as how shape impacts our larger environments. She weaves threads from her work in dissection, art history, therapy, movement, anatomy and so much more! “Life shapes us and we…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Breathing and Beyond: Harnessing the Mind-Body Connection for Optimal Well Being
Practical details Presenter: Christine WushkeTitle: Breathing and Beyond: Harnessing the Mind-Body Connection for Optimal Wellbeing Summary: Description: Join us in this webinar as we explore the profound relationship between breathing and emotional well-being. Delve into the science behind the mind-body connection and experience the transformative power of somatic mindfulness. Discover how mindful breathing practices can improve…
To stretch or not to stretch?
by Chris Frederick A great deal of controversy was generated by an article about the effects of stretching before and after exercising. This article appeared in August of 2002 in a British Medical Journal (1). So much controversy, indeed, that the esteemed editor of the highly regarded Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy, Leon Chaitow…
Is living tissue designed to be stretched?
Is living tissue designed to be stretched? Well, if I said “Absolutely not, it’s an anti-stretching tissue designed to stop you falling and we should respect its natural boundaries and not exceed them”, would this confuse your current understanding of stretching? Is living tissue designed to stretch? Think about that for a moment as you…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – The Shape of Things: Form in Fascia and Space
Practical details Date: 22nd June 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Laurice D. NemetzTitle: The Shape of Things: Form in Fascia and Space Summary: “Life shapes us and we shape it as well. Fascia, a biological organizing matrix, may be having its moment because it is a reflection of the larger discussions in the world today. Isolating anything,…
The Impact of Fascia on Health Fitness
Fascia plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing health fitness, aiding all the physical components of fitness. Much research has been conducted in recent years that shows the significant influence of fascia on the body’s various physical attributes. In this blog, I will summarise our current understanding and knowledge of the impact of fascia…