Did you know that almost all biological tissues are viscoelastic? What’s that mean? In simplistic terms it means we are soft-matter beings. It also means we are highly adaptable creatures. Our bodies are built to be resilient. We are soft, round, and squishy for a really good reason. Think of a squishy toy that you […]
Benefits of Balance
Did you know that improving your balance can also boost your mood, decrease pain, improve cognitive function and prevent injury? I’ve always been a fan of balance exercises, but when I started learning about functional movement and proprioceptive training exercises, I started to appreciate exactly why they make you feel so good! What is proprioception? […]
The Fascia-Pain Connection: How Adding Pressure to your Yoga Practice can Unwind your Pain
Did you know that you can train your brain to perceive pain differently? As a mindful somatic therapist, and a self-proclaimed fascia nerd, I’ve spent years researching and experimenting with myofascial tools like balls in yoga. I’ve discovered some surprisingly effective and innovative techniques that go beyond just self-massage. In this article, I’m going to […]
Joyful Movement
Do you want to learn how to unwind your fascia and get inspired for new and enjoyable ways to move your body? I used to always find exercise to be a chore. I knew it was good for me, but I also knew it was going to hurt. I dreaded dragging myself to my yoga […]
Myofascial Anatomy Weekend Intensive
If you are an anatomy geek or fascia lover, this workshop is for you! During this weekend intensive we will cover basic myofascial anatomy and how it pertains to yoga, biotensegrity and functional movement. We will discuss fascia theory, while also devoting a portion of class time to exploring this knowledge experientially […]
Inside Out Yoga Adjustments
Often when we hear the term “yoga adjustment” we picture something hands on, externally focused, and with the overall intention of fixing something that’s gone wrong in a yoga pose. Taking a good look at the wonderful world of fascia means approaching yoga poses in a backward and inverse way from what we are used […]
Head Tilt!
Did you know that humans have many cues imbedded in our social engagement system that communicate with others non-verbally? Head tilting and eye crinkling are a few of the cues from our social engagement system that ripple through our whole body by way of the fascial system. Want to feel it for yourself? Try this […]
300-Hour RYT Program: Free Information Night
The advanced Myofascial Yoga RYT program begins in early 2022! If you are keen to learn more about biotensegrity, fascia, neuroscience and mindful movement, this training program is for you! Come join us for 2 hours of practice, Q & A and community discussion to learn more! Come join us for an hour of myofascial […]
Myofascial Yoga; Ball Placement and Fascia Anatomy
Fun Fascia Fact: About 7.5 liters of fluid moves through the extracellular matrix each day. (That’s a lot, considering we only hold 4.5 liters of blood at a time!) When your fascia is restricted, it limits the flow of fluid. Imagine a sponge wrapped up tightly with elastic bands and thrown into a sink full […]
Myofascial Yoga for Pelvic Health
Myofascial Yoga for Pelvic Health This is quite possibly the most exciting module in the Myofascial Yoga Teacher Training program!* The pelvis is literally the central pivot point of our body, which means that a problem in pelvic alignment has maximum potential for detrimental compensation patterns, heading outward in either direction. John F. Barnes makes […]
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