Best Joanne Avison Podcasts (2024)

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Is It Science or Magic? Exploring the Power of Intention and Healing 45:56

5h ago45:56

45:56

In this episode Joanne interviews Kelley McLaughlin, a highly qualified bodywork and movement practitioner (certified in John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Therapy). The conversation delves into the concept of 'magic' in healing and fascia, highlighting the importance of intention, curiosity, and the intersection between science and mystery. They d…

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Can Yoga REALLY Improve Your Mental Health? 29:43

37m ago29:43

29:43

What if there were simple tools that could improve your inner world immediately - without you folding yourself into a “pretzel” or meditating for hours? In this episode, Joanne Avison interviews Jyoti Manuel, of Special Yoga, who works every day with adults and children, making a profound difference to their well-being. We explore the question: can…

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Beyond the Gym: How Functional Movement Enhances Your Daily Life 24:53

6d ago24:53

24:53

In this episode, we're going beyond the gym to explore the transformative power of functional movement in enhancing our daily lives and the lives of those we care for. By incorporating specific features of holistic fascia training and movement optimisation, we can experience improved movement efficiency, dynamic stability, and optimal alignment. Jo…

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Embryo: the Science You Never Knew. With Dr Karen Kirkness 41:09

13d ago41:09

41:09

Join Joanne in this brilliant chat with Dr. Karen Kirkness as they take a fascinating journey to unlock the secrets of the embryo, that remarkable human blueprint we all share! From the earliest stages of development, the embryo’s genetic code orchestrates a complex dance of tissue dynamics, fascia insights, and biological pathways - which Karen de…

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What Your Fascia is Trying to Tell You About Your Body 24:18

20d ago24:18

24:18

Discover the hidden language of your body, and how it makes SUCH a huge difference to your ability to enjoy moving and being in your body - if you learn to tune into it... Fascia, as you'll discover in this week’s episode, literally signals to itself and to you 24/7 - ALL the time! If you know what you’re listening to, you can discover this hidden …

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Muscle Trembling? Signs You're Overtraining 21:12

28d ago21:12

21:12

If you’ve ever experienced muscle trembling during or after a workout or a class - you may have heard the idea that it’s “good for you”. But, as Paul and Joanne discuss in this episode, it could actually be a sign that you’re overtraining, and it’s essential to recognize these warning signs to avoid injury. You can maintain optimal performance, if …

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The Truth About Myofascial Release: What You Need to Know 30:31

1M ago30:31

30:31

In this enlightening episode, Joanne delves into the fascinating world of myofascial release, discussing various interpretations of this powerful bodywork technique and what it means to different people. Tune in to discover how myofascial release has become a well known complementary health technique - and... what does it really mean? It has very d…

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Exploring Anatomy Through Spirals: A Deep Dive with Dr Karen Kirkness 40:01

1M ago40:01

40:01

Join Dr. Karen Kirkness and Joanne Avison in this enlightening exploration of anatomy through the lens of spirals, where they delve into the fascinating intersection of holistic health and anatomical insights, as revealed in Karen’s book Spiral Bound. In this open-hearted deep dive, from 2021, Karen (now Dr. Kirkness) shared her expertise in fascia…

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Fascia, Spirit, and Movement: Inside Joanne Avison's New Book 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

Enjoy this story (behind the story!) of Joanne Avison’s groundbreaking new book, that explores the intricate connections between our body’s anatomy and holistic wellness through understanding fascia, spirit, and movement. In this episode Joanne tells the delightful story behind how it all happened. The new book, Myofascial Magic In Action, offers t…

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living: Permaculture, Ayurveda and Yoga with Justin Robertshaw 47:40

2M ago47:40

47:40

Discover the transformative power of ancient wisdom in our modern lives through the harmonious practices of permaculture, Ayurveda, and yoga. In this enlightening conversation, Joanne and wellness consultant Justin Robertshaw explore how these holistic health systems foster balanced living, community empowerment, and environmental harmony. Joanne a…

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Unlocking Fascia: The Ultimate Reset for Peak Performance 38:52

2M ago38:52

38:52

Joanne and Paul are back with another Myofascial Magic In Action episode! Listen in as they explain how fascia influences movement and adaptability - not just during intense exercise but also during our everyday activities. Fascia can thicken or soften and adapt to repeated stress - so whether it's weightlifting or long periods of sitting, it learn…

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The Future of Medicine: How Energy, Fascia & Intuition Shape Healing, with Carol Davis 53:34

3M ago53:34

53:34

Join us on an enlightening journey as we explore the future of medicine and how energy, fascia, and intuition are shaping the landscape of healing. In this episode, Emeritus Professor Carol Davis and Joanne delve into the exciting realm of integrative healing, highlighting the wellness revolution that emphasizes functional wellness and holistic hea…

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Unlock Your Potential: Martial Arts & Neuromuscular Therapy with Paul Thornley 51:00

3M ago51:00

51:00

We've discovered a long-lost never-heard-before interview with the brilliant Paul Thornley from 2021, and simply had to share it with you!! In it Paul shares the transformative power of combining martial arts with neuromuscular therapy, distinguishing how classical biomechanics and holistic, 21st century anatomy do - or don’t - make sense of our em…

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The Secret Network That Controls Your Muscles, with John Sharkey 37:58

4M ago37:58

37:58

In this delightful interview with John Sharkey, we cover what we need to know as movement and manual therapists about Stretching, Myofascial integrity and some key principles about Fascia. I had this chat with John last year but it was only released on my YouTube channel and not on the podcast - til now! John Sharkey is a Clinical Anatomist and an …

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You're Alive! Why that matters to Dr Jean-Claude Guimberteau 57:31

4M ago57:31

57:31

Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau delves into the incredible world of fascia, providing biological insights and anatomy clarity on why being alive matters. Explore fascia functions and gain a deeper understanding of the human body in this fascinating conversation. Dr Guimberteau is famous for his videos of the Fascia Matrix IN VIVO. In vivo means “in the…

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Why Micro Movements have MACRO impact - if you know how to work them! 24:10

4M ago24:10

24:10

In this episode Joanne addresses a fascinating question about micro movement, from a Myofascial Magic in Action course participant. She unpacks why daily micro movements can lead to such significant improvements in wellbeing, explaining this phenomenon through the key concepts of challenge, courage, and care. Could it be that these small, mindful m…

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Why we need to ditch Mechanisms for Magical Movements: A New Paradigm 50:27

4M ago50:27

50:27

In this episode Joanne and Paul explore the evolution of movement science, emphasising the non-linear, self-organising nature of human bodies. With a delightful blend of historical anecdotes, personal stories, and foundational research, they challenge the traditional biomechanical approach to human movement. Joanne reveals how an 18th century mecha…

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Tending with Tenderness 50:03

5M ago50:03

50:03

This week’s podcast with yoga teachers Calli Popham and Jessica Sullivan is all about tending - and teaching - with tenderness. We explore Calli’s distinctions of an embodied yoga approach and the value of moving away from more traditional alignment paradigms towards a more intuitive practice. And Jessica shares her personal transformative experien…

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How confident cueing can transform your teaching… 39:44

5M ago39:44

39:44

How honest is your cueing? In this episode Paul and Joanne talk about “honest cueing” and “honest movement”. They explain why it's essential to “cue from the heart in your own way”, in a fascinating and thought-provoking chat... From pacing around like an agitated cat, to presenting on stage (and all the in between of cueing well in class), Joanne …

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How the menopause can be a life-changing opportunity, with Dinah Siman 38:19

5M ago38:19

38:19

In this week’s episode I interview Dinah Siman, a wonderful multi-talented teacher who practices Pilates, Yoga and Gyrotonic™, and has made her name in recent years by specialising in Menopause Pilates. Now also an author, Dinah aims to impassion movement teachers to celebrate menopause and give confidence to support students during this transforma…

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Why these 5 words matter so much to movement teachers 39:35

5M ago39:35

39:35

This episode is inspired by important questions we’re very often asked by movement teachers about cueing and language. So... What exactly do we all mean by the word Stretch? Or Stabilise? Or Strengthen? Or Stiffen? Is Stress always a bad thing, or can it actually be a good thing sometimes? We explore each word and its implications, as well as how w…

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Why playful movement is ESSENTIAL, according to Wil Brown 41:40

5M ago41:40

41:40

In this episode Joanne talks to Wil Brown, the founder of London Movement Group. Wil is all about experiencing life via physical exploration, in action. He sees his job as “sharing what I figure out…” and has gained tens of thousands of fans following his lively and committed approach to playful movement. Joanne and Wil talk about their respective …

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Are you a McDonald's or a Michelin Star style movement teacher? 26:18

6M ago26:18

26:18

Myofascial Magic in Action is not a method – it’s a standard available for all the different methods we teach and learn in movement. It raises the game around the difference we can make to ourselves and our clients, whatever modality we choose. Focusing particularly on Yoga and Pilates, we make the important distinction between “delicious” bespoke …

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Celebrating Ten Years of the British Fascia Symposium! 47:05

6M ago47:05

47:05

It’s the 10th Anniversary of the British Fascia Symposium, so we wanted to celebrate! So this is a special conversation with Jan Trewartha, the brilliant Director of the BFS and The Fascia Hub. Listen in to hear how it all began, tales of Joanne presenting at the very first one, what's coming up in this year's Symposium in June, and the ethos behin…

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To floss, or not to floss..? 22:58

6M ago22:58

22:58

In this episode Paul and Joanne respond to a question they received about the value of Neural Flossing or Spinal Flossing. The question “to floss or not to floss?” is one worth considering – and even if you disagree, this conversation might expand the questions you ask! Joanne wasn’t entirely sure what the term meant, so by asking Paul, this conver…

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Geometry and the Subtle Body 14:41

6M ago14:41

14:41

This week’s episode is Joanne's response to a request – to talk about Geometry and what it means in understanding the body. It’s a fascinating exploration. Joanne's response includes a reading from her book Yoga Fascia Anatomy and Movement. She talks about how important Geometry is to our form – and how the ancient wisdom behind Yoga and the Sanskr…

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The Wonder of Dissection 29:02

7M ago29:02

29:02

Join us for an informal discussion between Paul and Joanne about the art and wonder of dissection. It can be so valuable – and practitioners can learn so much – yet there are some distinctions to understand about it. “Both of us have had the privilege of working with – indeed – learning with, John Sharkey – and we are better practitioners for havin…

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Competitive, or Collective..? 23:03

7M ago23:03

23:03

Competitive versus Collective – this is such an important theme in the personal and the professional field – especially in bodywork and movement therapy. Exploring these ideas can be so helpful in expanding our awareness of other modalities, and enhancing the actual work we do! In this episode Joanne Avison considers how we can sometimes be in comp…

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Cynthia Allen: The kind of woman the world needs right now! 41:44

7M ago41:44

41:44

The Dalai Lama is reported to have said: “the world will be saved by the Western Woman.” Cynthia Allen is the kind of woman I think of when I remember that. So in this episode, it really is my pleasure to talk to her, to share ideas with her and to listen to her speak from her vast experience and relentless focus on making a difference in the world…

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The Automagically Fabulous Pelvic Foot 25:08

7M ago25:08

25:08

Paul and Joanne share their experience and stories about pelvic issues, how they affect so many of us, and... how misunderstood they might be! How can we “rephrase” our understanding of the mythical “Pelvic Floor” and discover the magic of releasing the Pelvic Foot? This is not a made up idea, by movement instructors who didn’t like learning anatom…

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Neil Theise - genius, scientist, spiritualist and Keynote Speaker at MBFB Summit 2024! 46:03

8M ago46:03

46:03

In this episode Joanne interviews the brilliant Neil Theise. Joanne believes that his book “Notes on Complexity” should be on every curriculum in the world. There is something in it for every age and every living, animated being! If you love this conversation with Neil as much as we do, you can get more of him at the Feldenkrais Move Better Feel Be…

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Shoulder Shrugs and Bugs 25:11

8M ago25:11

25:11

Shoulders are such an expressive part of us! A shrug can replace a thousand words, right? Do you, or any of your clients, experience shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, aching, stiffness or just limited range of motion in this amazing, if complex, “joint”? In this episode Paul and Joanne share some delightful stories about shoulders. What do you…

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John Sharkey: Why the fascia should you care about the difference between Continuity and Contiguity? 57:25

8M ago57:25

57:25

This episode covers the importance of fascia and how John Sharkey regards it as a process, rather than an object. It explains why some of us have difficulty defining fascia, or describing its paradigm-shifting significance to our colleagues and clients, friends and family. John is such a fabulous story teller and so well informed that you can liter…

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Walking the Walk 26:53

8M ago26:53

26:53

Welcome to the second episode of our Myofascial Magic strand! I recently co-founded Myofascial Magic In Action with the esteemed Paul Thornley, with the mission of providing practitioners with client-centred micro-movement keys. And now we're bringing you our shared passion - and the answer to some of your burning questions - in the form of this sp…

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Fascia, the In-Between and the Sandwich Generation! 36:46

9M ago36:46

36:46

It's just been Mother's Day here in the UK, which inspired me to take a deep dive into "the in-between" which is a rich source of magic in my life. As a mother and a daughter, I live in the in-between of those two roles. This podcast is a bit about my personal journey with that, the in-between tissue of the fascia, and how this incredible matrix fo…

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Welcome to the Myofascial Magic podcast! 26:05

9M ago26:05

26:05

To all fascia-focused movement and manual practitioners, it’s a delight to announce the new Myofascial Magic Podcast! I recently co-founded Myofascial Magic In Action with the esteemed Paul Thornley, with the mission of providing practitioners with client-centred micro-movement keys, to optimise individual ability and make a transformative differen…

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Dr Karen Kirkness on spiral anatomy, spinning many plates, and being human 41:34

9M ago41:34

41:34

Welcome to the second episode of this new season, in which I interview the wonderful Dr Karen Kirkness! Karen is a yoga practitioner and recovering academic. Her book, Spiral Bound: Integrated Anatomy for Yoga, provides a rationale for curating movement practices that are led by the rotational constraints of the body. In this podcast (recorded in 2…

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The Story of Myofascial Magic In Action 33:08

9M ago33:08

33:08

I am so excited to be back this Spring with a new podcast season! We have all sorts of wonderful interviews and updates for you about fascia, myofascial magic and lots of news and events. In this week's episode I tell you all about my new book, Myofascial Magic In Action, and how it came into being. It’s quite a personal story of alchemy - turning …

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The Gift of Defining Fascia 46:37

11M ago46:37

46:37

For many it’s the season for gifting, and I want to share a very special gift with you, dear Listener! John Sharkey and Mark Flannigan have just released a gold standard, peer-reviewed research paper which seeks to move us towards an interdisciplinary definition of fascia, particularly for the benefit of all fascia-focused movement and manual pract…

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The Sound of Music and the Magic of Alexander Technique with Tully Hall 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

The Sound of Music and the Magic of Alexander Technique is the theme of this podcast with Tully Hall. I am so glad you wrote to me Tully - thank you. It's an honour to spend time with you and I loved our chat. This episode inspired me and gave me the confirmation that you talked about recieving! Thank you!! This lovely conversation explores Alexand…

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Getting Yogis out of Straight Lines with Michelle Nayeli-Bouvier 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

Michelle Nayali-Bouvier has been teaching yoga and movement for 23 years. Her work centers around the merging of ancient practices with modern science, with the intention to help educate people on ways to get more in touch with their bodies. We had a wonderful conversation about all the many aspects of being human this includes!! Michelle seeks rel…

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Birthing into the World as Human with Alison Fiddler 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

In this episode we get to hear about the beautiful experience of birthing when there is reverence and preparation for gentle empowerment of the The Mother (which is somehow defined by the Newborn). Alison is so experienced as a midwife, yoga teacher and hypnobirthing facilitator that she naturally describes how different it can be in real life to t…

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All Good. No room for Bad! With Justin Robertshaw 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

50:15

Permaculture is the fascinating world that Justin Robertshaw has made his home - along with a deep yoga practice and understanding, through experience, of Ayurveda as an applied Healing Art. This was a fascinating and fun dive into how all these elements form the mandala by which Justin makes such a difference in the world. It's really inspiring ho…

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Body by Breath by Jill Miller 56:23

1+ y ago56:23

56:23

Jill Miller is the author and creative practitioner behind Roll Model and her newest book Body By Breath. It's a remarkable achievement! Somehow, as Jill describes in this podcast, the book makes you feel safe in your fascination and enquiry into breathing better. Which means sleeping better. Which means feeling better....it's all in there in a ver…

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In the Museum with Christine Wushke 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

58:59

"In the Museum" is a metaphor that Christine Wushke uses to teach anatomy to her yoga teachers, in the Myofascial Yoga Institute of Canada. It's a delightful way of honouring all that is classical and traditional and how it grows into the newest information on Fascia and Fasciategrity and moving the art and science of yoga forward! Christine is als…

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Tea & Treasure 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

21:46

Tea and Treasure is about tea (and other) ceremonies that are such an essential part of our lives in so many ways. I've always had a passion for tea, for coffee and for chocolate. Not just consuming them, but having been a Chocolatier for twenty years of my life, I learned about it as a liquid crystal matrix (up to my wrists in it some days!!) whic…

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Exciting Workshop Special People 41:51

1+ y ago41:51

41:51

Angela and Victor have been teaching yoga for over 50 years. Their work is beautiful and in this podcast, I so enjoyed talking to them, so that you could get a sense of the magical alchemy between them. They are visiting the UK this March (18th) and I do so hope you get an opportunity to join them. Details at angela-victor.com or email treehouseyog…

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The Sacred Feminine with Cryn Horn 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

46:51

Recently, the subject of dissection has come forward as a foundation to expanding learning, particularly about the fascia matrix. In this episode I interview someone who came to Fascia Dissection to explore the Sacred Feminine; the details of the female body and what makes it the way it is. Cryn Horn is an artisan craftwoman and a wonderful teacher…

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Wibbs Coulson: The Breath Whisperer 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

In this episode I talk with my dear friend Wibbs Coulson who is a nurse and a yoga teacher. Wibbs uses his long experience in cardiology and A&E, to make a difference to his patients in a few moments of breathing. He's not making it up either - the monitors tell their story. It becomes THEIR story of managing their own well-being - inspired by the …

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Science to Shaman with Sabine Schanke 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Sabine has trained in classical medicine, Osteopathy and functional medicine. Her passion for the human body includes the human being. In her long career she brings the wisdom of experience as an elite athlete, to the deep esoteric teachings of Shamanism. Her work reflects how she sees beings and bodies and weaves together these different approache…

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