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The Joanne Avison Podcast

Joanne Avison

177 episodes

3 days ago

In this reflective festive episode, I explore fascia, wholeness and the magic of awareness through lived experience, embodiment and deep listening. As interest in fascia, consciousness and embodied practice continues to grow, I invite you to look beyond data and analysis and return to the body as an already whole, living system. Drawing on more than thirty years of work in anatomy, embryology, manual therapy and movement education, I reflect on fascia as the medium through which awareness is ...

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In this reflective festive episode, I explore fascia, wholeness and the magic of awareness through lived experience, embodiment and deep listening. As interest in fascia, consciousness and embodied practice continues to grow, I invite you to look beyond data and analysis and return to the body as an already whole, living system. Drawing on more than thirty years of work in anatomy, embryology, manual therapy and movement education, I reflect on fascia as the medium through which awareness is ...

Show more...

Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

Episodes (20/177)

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Fascia, Wholeness and the Magic of Awareness

In this reflective festive episode, I explore fascia, wholeness and the magic of awareness through lived experience, embodiment and deep listening. As interest in fascia, consciousness and embodied practice continues to grow, I invite you to look beyond data and analysis and return to the body as an already whole, living system. Drawing on more than thirty years of work in anatomy, embryology, manual therapy and movement education, I reflect on fascia as the medium through which awareness is ...

3 days ago

20 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Prehab Revolution: Rethinking Fitness and Longevity

In this episode, Joanne and Paul explore why prehab, not rehab, is the missing foundation in modern fitness, functional training, mobility and long-term movement health. If longevity matters to you, how you move now matters more than how hard you train. They unpack why so many people get injured while exercising, how fascia training and mobility work are often misunderstood, and why the body adapts to the shapes and stresses we repeat over time. From gym culture and sports conditioning to reh...

1 week ago

30 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Archetypal Geometries and the Origins of Zero

In this episode I share an exclusive reading from my book Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement, and explore the origins of archetypal geometries, the Law of Three and the emergence of zero. These big ideas sit at the heart of sacred geometry and the symbolic designs that influence how we understand the body, consciousness and our place within a greater pattern. We look at ancient numerals, the monad, the sacred circle and the way geometry becomes a language of meaning. These symbols are so much...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

From Fixed to Flow: How the Body Really Moves

In this week’s conversation, Paul and Joanne explore the interstitium, the in-between tissue that shapes how the body moves, adapts and finds flow. Understanding this living network changes the way we think about fascia, movement, biomechanics and the subtle intelligence within the body. They also share a highly useful case study from their teaching practice, offering a clear look at how a young dancer unlocked new freedom in her spine through micro movement medicine. This example will be esp...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

How a Better Question Changed AI’s View of the Body

Artificial intelligence and cognitive science meet the living geometry of the human body in this week’s episode. A student from my Arhanta course asked AI about the structure of living cells, fascia and human biomechanics. The answer she received was confident but disconnected from what we see in embodied anatomy. When the question was refined with more clarity, AI offered a completely different explanation. This conversation is a reminder that deep learning systems only reflect the questions...

1 month ago

17 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Architecture of Being Human

Fascia, Geometry and How We Organise Ourselves In this episode, Joanne explores how the human body is organised through hierarchy, heterarchy, and holarchy. These three complementary patterns form the deeper architecture of being human. Drawing from her book 'Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement' and Keith Critchlow’s 'The Hidden Geometry of Flowers', she reveals how archetypal geometries and fascia-informed anatomy help us understand ourselves as both individual and interconnected. Through cle...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

You Are Sacred Geometry: Fascia, Form & Living Architecture

You are sacred geometry in motion — a living, breathing design of light, sound, and form. In this episode, Joanne Avison explores how fascia, sacred geometry, and living architecture reveal the deeper design of the human body. Through fascia-informed anatomy and spiritual insight, she shows how our form reflects universal patterns — not as static structures, but as dynamic, intelligent systems of connection and flow. From embryology to tensegrity, this conversation bridges science and spirit,...

1 month ago

38 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Fascia and Strength: Why More Isn’t Always Better

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, th...

1 month ago

27 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

From Fish to Fascia: The Hidden Law of Human Movement

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...

2 months ago

12 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

How the Law of Three Shapes Time, Fascia & Awareness

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 embodi...

2 months ago

26 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Heart of Self-Regulation: An Interview with Jyoti Manuel

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,...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Law of Three: Cells, Tissues & the In-Between

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 disc...

2 months ago

17 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Why Things Take Time: Fascia, Learning & Presence

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 shif...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Breath That Calms Anxiety and Restores Presence

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...

3 months ago

28 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Empowered Instructors: Unleashing Myofascial Teaching Magic

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 express...

3 months ago

13 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Power of Conscious Breathing - Your Anchor in Chaos

Conscious breathing is your anchor in chaos — a simple practice that brings stress relief, inner peace, and clarity. In this episode of the Joanne Avison Podcast, we more deeply explore the power of conscious breathing beyond techniques and data. Breathing isn’t just about the diaphragm or muscles — it’s about how breath connects fascia, body, and mind to restore balance in the midst of stress and overwhelm. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why conscious breathing is more powerful than any ...

3 months ago

23 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Beyond the Diaphragm: How Breathing Shapes the Whole Body

Breathing is more than the diaphragm — fascia, movement, and the whole body collaborate in every breath you take. In this episode of the Myofascial Magic in Action Podcast, Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley explore the deeper story of breathing. Is the diaphragm really the primary muscle of breath, or is it part of a much larger system involving fascia, ribs, viscera, feet, and movement itself? Together we look at: Why breathing is both instinctive and influenced by environmentThe diaphragm a...

4 months ago

27 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

From Stereotypes to Archetypes: Rethinking Movement

Discover how your fascia, brain balance & movement patterns shape your body - and each other - in unique, life-changing ways. Joanne Avison reveals why breaking the body into isolated parts misses the bigger picture, what we can learn from both left and right brain perception, and how fascia acts as the architecture of your body’s form. You’ll hear insights on proprioception, archetypal movement patterns, and the subtle feedback loops that influence how you move and feel every day. In thi...

4 months ago

24 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Goldilocks Zone of Movement & Emotion

What if pain or stiffness wasn’t just physical… but emotional? In this episode, Joanne and Paul explore how fascia can hold patterns of past experience — and how subtle movement, attention, and storytelling can gently unravel what’s been stuck. You’ll hear Paul talk about how our environment — from a noisy shopping mall to a quiet walk — can radically change how our body responds. And why noticing what actually “works” for us might be the key to healing, not forcing. From micro-movement medic...

5 months ago

22 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

The Wisdom Within Your Fascia

Could your fascia know things before your mind does? In this episode, Joanne explores how our fascia can hold deep wisdom and even spiritual insights - and is SO much more than just a file of old injuries, tension and trauma. She highlights how fascia's sensory responses often precede cognitive awareness, suggesting that its feedback could actually guide our paths more accurately than logic... Through helpful examples and metaphors, Joanne explains how fascia integrates both the body's struct...

5 months ago

35 minutes