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The Joanne Avison Podcast

Joanne Avison

170 episodes

6 days ago

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...

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Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

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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...

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Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

Episodes (20/170)

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 week 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 weeks 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...

3 weeks 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,...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

2 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 ...

2 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...

2 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...

2 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...

3 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...

4 months ago

35 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Fascia, Seizures & Healing: A Mother’s Incredible Journey, with Heather Natoli

In this moving episode, Joanne speaks with homeopath and fascia-focused bodyworker Heather Natoli, whose son’s life-threatening vascular tumour led to a remarkable journey through fascia, medicine, and healing. What began with childhood seizures became a story of deep listening, surgical precision, and fascia’s role in regeneration. Heather shares how a fascia-focused lens - paired with conventional medicine - helped guide her son back to health, and how that experience now shapes her clinic...

4 months ago

27 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Is Your Stress Actually Stored in Your Fascia?

Fascia, burnout, and hidden stress in the body — discover how micro-movements and breathwork helped release years of tension in this fascia-first healing story. In this episode, Joanne shares the powerful story of Alex — a high-performing professional whose unexplained burnout didn’t shift through talk therapy, meditation, or even rest. The breakthrough came from an unexpected source: working with their fascia… You’ll learn how chronic tension, anxiety, and emotional holding patterns can phys...

4 months ago

39 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

From Chocolate to Fascia: Joanne Avison on Living Anatomy

In this episode the tables are turned and Joanne is interviewed by her colleague John Sharkey about her new book, 'Myofascial Magic in Action.' The conversation explores the book's inspirations, its relation to her previous works, and its practical applications for manual and movement therapists. Joanne discusses the importance of understanding fascia as more than the sum of anatomical parts, aiming to bridge the gap between intellectual theory and practical application in various movem...

4 months ago

47 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

What If Your Training Was Missing This?

In this episode of the Myofascial Magic In Action Podcast, co-founders Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley discuss a recent workshop in Manchester and the keys participants went home with - secrets they don’t often share! They delve into the foundational principles of myofascial magic, and explore the disconnect between traditional fitness regimens that don’t honour real, practical human movement... Paul shares insights from his workshop, stressing the importance of understanding the human ...

5 months ago

31 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Is Fascia Your Body's Path to Spiritual Connection?

Join Joanne as she seeks to build a bridge between science and spirit, between body and soul, and dives deeper into the incredible ways fascia can serve as a pathway to spiritual awakening… Fascia forms a liquid crystal matrix of communication - and deep consciousness - within us all. Today Joanne further unpacks this fascinating tissue, and how it relates to our embryological origins and the interconnectedness of our left and right brain hemispheres… Incorporating groundbreaking insigh...

5 months ago

37 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

How Movement Becomes a Healing Practice, with Brea Johnson

What if anatomy wasn’t just intellectual? What if it’s part of our felt sense? In this fascinating conversation Joanne is joined by Brea Johnson, a yoga educator with over 20 years’ experience in anatomy and movement, and founder of the globally recognised online platform Heart + Bones Yoga. Together they explore how understanding fascia, proprioception and movement awareness can transform how we practice, teach and experience movement. And they reflect on the delicate interplay between intel...

5 months ago

42 minutes

The Joanne Avison Podcast

Move Better, Hurt Less: Pattern Interrupt for Longevity

Can subtle movement shifts really prevent long-term pain? In this episode, Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley unpack the power of pattern interrupts — small, intelligent changes that help you move better and hurt less. From gym routines to ballet classes, we often repeat movement patterns without realising they’re leading us toward strain or injury. Joanne and Paul explore how micro-movements and balanced training can restore mobility, reduce wear and tear, and keep us feeling good long-term. ...

5 months ago

42 minutes