foundations of fascia awakening for nervous system regulation
Practical Applications: Foundations of Fascia Awakening
Incorporating the Polyvagal Theory into Fascia Awakening practices involves several foundational principles aimed at opening, activating, and promoting cellular communication from the body’s inner terrain to the brain, while also activating a sense of aliveness and clarity within one’s being:
Open, Alive, and Activated Endpoints: We encourage participants to open their bodies by moving their hands and feet in new ways, supporting release from the feet up to the crown of the head. As the fascial system, or energy body, opens, stored tension that interferes with body-to-brain communication is released, allowing new information to be communicated. This new information enables the brain to shift out of its primal, reactive mode and activate higher brain areas where more evolved perceptions and intelligence are processed. This process awakens the body into a state of aliveness, allowing individuals to receive and interpret signals from their bodies, fostering a more functional relationship with stress and emotions via interoception.
Fascia Release Practices: Utilize techniques that release congealed and rigid tissues, promoting body-wide communication flow. These practices can help dissolve tension and facilitate a more fluid and responsive fascia network.
Joint Activation for Proprioception: Focus on fascia release and awakening around the joints to activate proprioceptive processing from body to brain. This helps improve body awareness and coordination, enhancing the overall sense of embodiment.
Breath Technology: Incorporate breathwork to activate the ventral vagal pathway for enhanced energy flow and release of stagnation around organs.
Mindfulness and Compassion: Encourage mindfulness practices that foster a compassionate connection with the body. Being present and kind to oneself during fascia awakening practices can enhance the healing process and promote a positive relationship with the body, and its intelligence.
By understanding and applying the principles of Fascia Awakening, we can unlock new pathways to healing via cellular connectivity, helping individuals move from a state of survival to one of thriving. Embracing this theory allows us to better support the nervous system, facilitate the awakening of fascial intelligence, and promote well-being and holistic health.
