The Joanne Avison Podcast

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

Joanne Avison Season 4 Episode 31

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 research and the principles of tensegrity medicine. It highlights the importance of body mapping, for structural integrity and deeper understanding and effective learning.

Whether you’re a practitioner or simply curious about the body’s dynamics, we hope this episode will inspire curiosity about holistic anatomy and its application in everyday health. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges science and wellness, and unlock keys to exploring your body’s structure and function...


MORE ABOUT DR KAREN KIRKNESS:
Karen holds a doctorate in medical sciences from Hull York Medical Student where she currently teaches embryology and anatomy. She's based near Edinburgh, Scotland, and owns Meadowlark Yoga studio on the heart of the Meadows. Find her online or building dens in the forest with her 2 kids.

Visit Karen's Spiral Syllabus website
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LOOK OUT FOR KAREN AT THE FASCIA HUB IN NOVEMBER!
The Fascia Hub is launching Embryology Month this November (2024) and you have several treats in store!

  • Jan Trewartha will be chatting with Dr Kirkness about anatomy and embryology
  • There'll be a webinar from Emeritus Assoc. Professor of Anatomy and Embryology, Jaap van der Wal. Click here for it
  • Members of The Fascia Hub will receive a free download of Chapter 4 from Yoga Fascia Anatomy & Movement - which tells the embryo story in full illustration and helps us make sense of our original movements and forming sequence!

Click on the links above to listen, watch or join The Fascia Hub to get all these treats next month!!

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Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman