Full Body Reset - VPBC

LOCATION: Charles Padfield Hall @Victoria Park Baptist Church, Sylvia Ave, Bristol BS3 5DA A fascia focussed session to facilitate easeful movement, on and off the mat. WHAT IS FASCIA?
 The thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fibre and muscle in place. WHY SHOULD WE TRAIN IT?
 Due to fascia connecting the entire body; hydrated, elastic and ‘strong’ fascia equals easeful, free movement at every joint. Fascial strength can relieve muscular strength which can then be saved for when it’s really needed. Overloaded muscles often lead to recurring niggles and injuries due to microscopic tearing at the tendons. This can be prevented by strengthening fascial tissue. Fascia is highly involved in successful dynamic stabilisation (aka the body’s ability to return to stability after external force is applied). Fascia is in constant contact with the nervous system aka the system by which we process and respond to ALL information. The fascial system is one of the most influential sensory organs in the body. Happy fascia = happy brain + body. This type of training is great for all body types. The more flexible - or even hypermobile - need fascial strength to help hold up the joints. The less flexible need glide and assistance to unload the muscles. HOW WILL THE CLASS BE DIFFERENT TO PILATES/YOGA?
 It will focus on improving fascial strength rather than muscular strength. This means tensioning and recoiling rather than contracting and releasing. Shapes and positions might look the same but will hopefully feel very different due to the cueing given and the aim of the movement.