What Are Fascial Maneuvers®?
Movement is just the beginning.
If you've come across Human Garage®, you've probably wondered what Fascial Manoeuvres® actually are.
They don't look like traditional exercise.
They're not yoga.
They're not stretching.
In fact, they often look surprisingly simple.
That's because the point isn't to perform the movement perfectly.
The point is to notice what happens when you move differently.
So, what are Fascial Manoeuvres®?
Fascial Manoeuvres® are a series of movements developed by Human Garage®.
They can include spiralling, twisting, shaking, walking, breath and other ways of moving the body.
Some are very small.
Some involve much more of you.
None require you to be particularly flexible or good at movement.
They're an invitation to move, become curious and notice what changes when you do.
Why are they different?
A lot of the ways we're taught to think about movement focus on individual muscles.
Stretch this muscle.
Strengthen that one.
Move this joint.
Fascial Manoeuvres® approach movement differently, with particular attention to fascia — the connective tissue found throughout the body.
The movements often include spirals, rotations and movement in multiple directions rather than simply stretching something in a straight line.
It's a different way of exploring movement.
Do Fascial Manoeuvres® release fascia?
People often ask this.
“Fascia release” is commonly used to describe a range of practices, but it's worth being careful about assuming that a particular sensation or change means fascia has literally been “released”.
What you actually notice when you explore Fascial Manoeuvres® may be different from somebody else.
You might notice movement feels different.
A position changes.
Something becomes easier or more available.
You might notice sensations you hadn't noticed before.
Or you might simply enjoy moving differently for a while.
Your experience doesn't have to prove anything for it to be interesting.
If you're curious about fascia release itself:
Do I need to get them right?
You don't need to perform Fascial Manoeuvres® perfectly in order to explore them.
There are ways the movements are taught, but the practice doesn't have to become another opportunity to monitor yourself for whether you're doing your body correctly.
Try the movement.
Notice what happens.
Change something.
Notice again.
The practice is in the noticing.
How can I explore Fascial Manoeuvres®?
You can explore Fascial Manoeuvres® privately with me, or join a Human Garage® or movement experience when one appears in the diary.
Human Garage® also has free movement practices available online if you'd simply like to begin exploring for yourself.
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Not exactly.
Some positions may look or feel like stretching, but Fascial Manoeuvres® can include rotation, spiralling, breath and movement through multiple directions.
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It depends on what you're exploring.
You might spend a few minutes with a particular movement or explore several manoeuvres together. There isn't a particular amount of time you have to complete for the movement to “count”.
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Many Fascial Manoeuvres® can be explored without specialist equipment.
If you're coming to something with me, any practical information about what you need will be included beforehand.