What if working with the fascia was also working directly with the nervous system?

In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating and fast-evolving areas of yoga research: the relationship between the fascial system and the autonomic nervous system.

As yoga teachers, we often see the effects of stress, tension and chronic pain in our students. But understanding why yoga helps - and what’s happening beneath the surface - can transform the way we teach. 

This episode is an introduction to the science linking fascia, the nervous system, stress and pain and WHY mindful movement can have such a profound impact on the whole person.

In this episode, we cover:

• A brief history of fascia research
• What fascia actually is (and why it’s so hard to define!)
• How the nervous system and fascial network interact
• Why working with fascia can influence stress, pain and emotional states
• What this means for your teaching

You’ll also hear about research suggesting that the fascial network contains an enormous number of nerve endings, and how this may help explain why slow, mindful movement can be so powerful.

Want to go deeper into the research?

If this episode sparked your curiosity, you can dive deeper with our free yoga research session: Fascia and the Nervous System

A science-based session exploring the studies behind:

• Fascia and stress
• Fascia and chronic pain
• Interoception and proprioception
• Why movement can regulate the nervous system

This session is perfect if you:

💜 Want to deeply understand why yoga works

💜 Want more confidence teaching students with stress or pain

💜 Are curious about fascia, but not sure where to start

👉 Get the free research session here

Want to go even deeper?

Fascia is explored in depth inside our training:

Myofascial Release, Energetic Anatomy and Yin Yoga

Both fascial anatomy and energetic anatomy have a huge impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. 

This training will break down what fascia is, how it impacts our physical and mental health, and how to use this knowledge to create a rewarding and therapeutic practice for ourselves and our yogis, before exploring yoga’s subtle energy; prana, nadis, chakras and prana vayus and the role of prana in understanding holistic health.  We’ll then go on to understand the relationship between movement, myofascial release, energetic anatomy and how we feel. 

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