The 3 Connected Brains of Human Nature
Have you ever felt an innate knowing from “using your head”, “following your heart”, or “having a gut feeling about something”? Where does this intelligence of knowing come from? Although we usually consider the one in our head to be our only brain, we actually have three, with our heart and gut being the other…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Stretched to the Limit
Date: Thursday 18th January 2024Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Lisa BabiukTitle: Stretched to the Limit Summary: Defining the meaning and the limits of stretching in exercise can be ambiguous. Join Lisa Babiuk to explore the limits and the consequences of going beyond the limit of physiological range of motion and anatomical range of motion and explore the applications…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Polyvagal Theory: Navigating the Vagus Nerve for a Happier and Healthier Life
Our vagus nerve, our tenth cranial nerve, aka our “wandering nerve”, is a complex network of fibres winding its way through the brainstem, playing a pivotal role in regulating our emotions, heart rate, digestion, and more. I will stick my neck out and proclaim this nerve as the creator of what we refer to as…
Before and after biotensegrity: A story of a hip assessment and infinite possibilities
Have you ever had a moment where something extraordinary happened and asked yourself, “How come I missed that? Something so obvious, and I didn’t see it!” It occurred to me in 2008, when the assessment of one of my little patients forever changed my practice. Since the age of 13, I have been driven by…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Polyvagal theory in action
Date: Thursday 16th November 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Gus de la QuerraTitle: Polyvagal theory in action Summary: With Poly meaning “many”, the vagus nerve is not just a single nerve with many branches. The word “poly” refers to the fact that we actually have two vagus nerves able to create different physiological and emotional states. Join Gus…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – How biotensegrity informs our practice and teaching; James and Jan in conversation
Date: Thursday 19th October 2023Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: James Earls and Jan TrewarthaTitle: How biotensegrity informs our practice and teaching; James and Jan in conversation Summary: As experienced practitioners and teachers, for James Earls and Jan Trewartha looking at the body through the lens of biotensegrity is vital to their work. The way we approach our clients’ physical issues is rapidly…