Following injury and the rigid path of conventional healthcare, I set out on an educational odyssey. From cadaver labs to a doctorate in Medical Sciences, I uncovered how fascia weaves us into the spiral web of Natureāholding the keys to movement, perception, and vitality.
ALL ABOUTĀ DR KAREN Ā Ā Ā Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā KIRKNESS
FASCINATED WITH FASCIA AND NATUREāS PATTERNS?
Here, youāll find the research and training in spiral motion that
youāve been looking for.
āSPIRAL MOTION UNLOCKS THE BODY'S INNATE INTELLIGENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND RESILIENCE.ā
Whether you're new to anatomy or deep in the world of fascia, Spiral Syllabus is here to fuel your curiosity. I blend research
with real-world application, offering training, mentorship, and
free resourcesāso you can start exploring the power of spiral motion today.
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MFA
ART, SPACE, NATURE
MSc
HUMAN ANATOMY
PhD
medical sciences
ERYT500
YOGA ALLIANCE
WHAT CAN WE
Ā Ā Ā DO TOGETHER?
- Explore the latest research on spiral motion in movement
and anatomy - Delve into the anatomical and embryological foundations
of spiral motion - Apply for my Foundational or Advanced Yoga Teacher
Training programs - Check out my Five Filaments Specialist pathway for self-paced learning options
- Join me for group Mentorship, an immersive Retreat or one of my online yoga classes
- Discover the principles of spiral anatomy in my book, Spiral Bound: Integrated Anatomy
for Yoga
MY PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
THE FASEB
JOURNAL
āUncovering Hidden
Curriculaā
An international study examining the use of dark humor in anatomy labs and its impact on student coping and professional growth.
Key takeaways:
- 72% reported exposure
to dark humor - Coping mechanisms & ābarometersā of appropriateness
- The hidden curriculumās role in basic sciences education
UNIVERSITY OF
CHESTER
āFascia Continuity in the Anatomy Curriculumā
A peer-reviewed proposal advocating for a fascia-informed approach to teaching anatomy in medical education.
Highlights Include:
- Holistic understanding of anatomy
- Integration of structural + functional perspectives
- Practical strategies for
curriculum design
KAREN AFTER HOURS
- The truth is: I pine for Autumn all year long
because MUSHROOMS. - My biggest body struggle has always been my
feetā fallen arches! - I struggle reading mapsā¦ truth is, lost in the woods
is OK with me. - Iāve healed from 4 fractures, 3 knee surgeries and
a punctured gut. - My kids teach me far more about self-regulation than I was ready for.
- Iād love to see the Aurora Borealis but I just canāt seem to get lucky!
CONTACT US:
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