Real strength isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about moving smarter.

In this episode, Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley explore how fascia, biomechanics, and functional training reshape the way we think about strength. They discuss why “more effort” doesn’t always mean “more power,” and how the body’s connective intelligence — fascia — plays a vital role in building functional, sustainable strength that supports rather than strains.

Through practical insights and fascia-focused awareness, they uncover what true strength really feels like: elastic, responsive, and deeply integrated. This conversation is for teachers, therapists, and movers who want to go beyond muscle-based training and develop an intelligent relationship with the body’s natural architecture.

In this episode:

• Why more effort doesn’t always create more strength
• The difference between force and functional movement
• Fascia as the body’s intelligent support system
• How awareness improves flexibility, recovery, and performance
• Myofascial training and dynamic resilience in practice

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Discover the hidden geometry of movement that links fish, fascia, and the fluid intelligence of the human body...

In this episode Joanne takes us further into the 'Law of Three', exploring how two planes of motion always create a third. Highlighting insights from the brilliant Serge Gracovetsky, she explains how different movements in nature, from fish to mammals, demonstrate this fundamental law. And she reveals how spirals and tubular structures underlie human form, motion, and the natural intelligence of our bodies.

This conversation invites you to reimagine anatomy as a living architecture — not a fixed system of parts, but a dynamic relationship of motion, matter, and meaning. Perfect for movement professionals, manual therapists, and fascia enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of human movement.

In this episode:

• Evolution of Motion: From Sea to Land
• The hidden role of spirals in the body
• Why fascia is the true connector of structure and function
• The importance of 'dynamic instability'
• Movement, flow, and somatic intelligence in practice

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Time isn’t just something we measure — it’s something we feel.

In this episode, Joanne Avison explores how the Law of Three reveals deeper layers of time, fascia, and awareness. Moving beyond linear thinking, she reflects on how the body experiences past, present, and “pre-sent” time through the fascia — the connective tissue that unites structure, sensation, and consciousness.
Through her signature fascia-informed perspective, Joanne invites you to explore how presence, patience, and embodied awareness open a gateway to spiritual insight and healing. It’s a journey through the science and soul of time — and how the body itself holds ancient wisdom.

In this episode:
Understanding the Law of Three through fascia and time
How the body remembers and reshapes past experience
Fascia as the living bridge between matter and awareness
The role of mindfulness and somatic therapy in healing
Embodied awareness and the mystery of “pre-sense”
Awakening presence through spiritual embodiment

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#mindfulness #spiritualawakening #somatictherapy #healingjourney #spiritualawareness #fasciaflow

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Love is regulation — and safety begins in the heart.

In this deeply moving conversation, Joanne Avison sits down with Jyoti Manuel, founder of Special Yoga, to explore how love, presence, and compassion support self-regulation and healing. Together they reflect on what it really means to feel safe — for children, parents, and teachers alike — and how simple, embodied practices can help us reconnect to calm, awareness, and inner harmony.

Through stories, practical tools, and spiritual insight, Joanne and Jyoti offer guidance for anyone supporting others through stress, overwhelm, or emotional dysregulation. It’s a heartfelt reminder that self-regulation starts with self-connection.

In this episode:

• The true meaning of self-regulation and co-regulation
• Why safety always comes before stillness
• How love regulates the nervous system
• Mindfulness practices for calm and inner peace
• Emotional intelligence and embodied healing
• Growth mindset and self-development through compassion
  
  
  

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#selfregulation #mindfulnesspractice #spiritualhealing #emotionalintelligence #growthmindset

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Jyoti's new book, 52 Love Letters To You, comes out this Christmas! Find out more and pre-order here

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The human body isn’t mechanical — it’s relational.

This episode explores the Law of Three and how it reveals a hidden harmony between cells, tissues, and the in-between. Drawing from fascia science, biomechanics, and embodied somatics, Joanne explains how the body functions as a living system — where structure, flow, and awareness are constantly communicating.

Through the lens of holistic anatomy and somatic healing, she invites us to look beyond reductionist models of the human body and discover how fascia connects everything: biology, emotion, movement, and consciousness.

In this episode:

• The Law of Three and the architecture of living anatomy
• How fascia bridges biomechanics and embodied somatics
• Micro to macro: understanding relationships between parts and whole
• Fascia as the tissue of relationship, not separation
• The in-between as a living field of communication
• Somatic awareness and self-development through embodiment

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Why do things take time? Fascia, learning, and presence hold the answer.

In this episode Joanne reflects on fascia as the tissue of time, how it carries our stories, rhythms, and presence and why learning and healing require patience. Through teaching experiences, personal stories, and embodied practice, she explores how slowing down can create space for self-awareness, spiritual wisdom, and genuine transformation.

You’ll hear how micro-movements, fascia therapy, and mindfulness practice shift us from rushing through life and missing things, into creative flow states, inner harmony, and calm presence. This is an invitation to give yourself permission to take time for deep work, self-care, and embodied integration.

In this episode:

• Fascia as the tissue of time and timing
• Why micro-movements awaken somatic awareness and self-healing
• Learning as practice: presence over performance
• From anxiety and rushing into flow state and inner peace
• Spiritual awareness and integration through embodied practice
• Self-development through patience, focus, and permission to pause

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Anxiety relief begins with the breath — and this simple guided practice helps you restore presence, inner peace, and calm.

In this episode, Joanne shares a gentle breathwork sequence that goes beyond “just breathing deeper.” Drawing on fascia therapy, somatic healing, and embodied spirituality, she explains how mindful breathing can shift anxiety into inner harmony — and why fascia plays such a vital role in how we experience stress and safety.

You’ll hear the story of a client who moved from tension and overwhelm into calm presence, and learn a step-by-step breathing technique you can try yourself. This is a practice you can return to any time you need stress relief, self-care, or spiritual grounding.

In this episode:

• Breathing exercises that calm the mind and body
• Fascia release and the role of somatic education
• How guided breathwork supports anxiety relief
• Deep breathing for stress management and inner peace
• Mindfulness meditation as embodied spirituality
• Simple self-care strategies to restore balance
  
  

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In this episode of Myofascial Magic in Action, Joanne and Paul are buzzing with excitement about their upcoming workshop in Holland this October — but this chat goes way beyond just the event itself.

They dive into the real magic: How do different learning environments impact our bodies, minds, and energy? What are the unique differences and values of training together in-person versus training together online? Why does getting into your own rhythm — your personal flow of movement and expression — matter so much?

Expect personal insights, a few laughs, and plenty of inspiration as they explore the physical and metaphysical power of movement. You'll hear why finding your own unique style, sequences, and myofascial repertoire is SO important, and how that can unlock something truly transformational...

• Warning: Their energy is infectious — and if you’re curious about the workshop, don’t wait! There are only a few places left.
• Get €50 off the workshop! Simply use code MMIANL50 at checkout
• More info & last places available here: https://www.momoyoga.com/lijfstroom/event/59e59b28-a769-4c21-85d8-7b4eccf4efe3 (Click the globe symbol at the bottom of the page for different languages)

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