Fascia as Threshold: the Sacred Interface
by Steven Goldstein Ritual-Based Exercises for Manual Therapy Practice Fascia isn’t just structure—it’s a threshold: a living interface between body, mind, and spirit. When we treat it as sacred, our work becomes more than therapeutic—it becomes transformational. Below are practical, ritual-based ways to bring this concept into your sessions. These are simple, grounded, and meant…
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…
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 21st August 2025
Date: Thursday 21st August 2025Times: 19:00 – 20:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter(s): Steven GoldsteinTitle: Fascia as Threshold: The Interface: the Sacred and the Profane Description: Sacred lens: Fascia is not merely a sheath or a barrier but a veil—thin, translucent, responsive—between outer form and inner awareness. The Profane Touch: Fascia as Object When approached with mechanistic intent: Risks of the profane approach:…
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….
The Polyvagal Theory
By Budiman Minasny***, adapted 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. One…
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…