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Tensegrity and Emotion in Motion with Ian O’Dwyer

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Do you wish you better understood the concept of tensegrity in the body, and how emotions and mental state play a part in you and your client’s fitness journey? Then press play on this fascinating episode with host Vanessa Leone and founder of Feel SOMA Ian O’Dwyer. The two dive into important topics relating to movement, fascia and overall wellbeing. You’ll learn about how emotions and physical motion are intertwined and underline the role of joy in performance. They also take a deep dive into the world of fascia and tensegrity, exploring how your body functions as a harmonious unit. You’ll walk away with techniques and tools to add to your training toolkit, to better the lives of your clients - and you.

If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform!

Our favourite quotable moments:

"Emotion is motion and motion is emotion." - Ian O’Dwyer

"Sometimes the systems don't fit the human beings." - Ian O’Dwyer

“[During covid pandemic], we actually got to spend more time together as family, which I think was beautiful." - Ian O’Dwyer

"If we can change their frequency, if we can change the way they feel, it will change the way they move." - Ian O’Dwyer

Resources:

Feel Soma Website

Instagram - @feelsoma

Facebook - @feelsoma

YouTube - @feelsoma

Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at cart checkout.

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About Ian:

Ian (OD) is an accomplished fitness professional with a 30-year career spanning diverse roles, such as Movement Coach, Personal Trainer, Author, and Mentor. For 24 years, he owned and operated the renowned OD on Movement Performance Studio on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, and has made significant contributions to the fitness industry through ventures like PT on the Net and PTA Global. Currently, as the Co-Founder of Feel SOMA, Ian's innovative approach focuses on guiding and coaching the whole person, encompassing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to create positive solutions. His remarkable ability to connect, observe, and facilitate instant change in individuals, groups, and teams is highly esteemed by a global community of clients, friends, family, and colleagues, emphasising his inclusive, practical, and enjoyable approach.

About Your Host:

Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as a hybrid trainer, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality presenting experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER.

This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

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Do you wish you better understood the concept of tensegrity in the body, and how emotions and mental state play a part in you and your client’s fitness journey? Then press play on this fascinating episode with host Vanessa Leone and founder of Feel SOMA Ian O’Dwyer. The two dive into important topics relating to movement, fascia and overall wellbeing. You’ll learn about how emotions and physical motion are intertwined and underline the role of joy in performance. They also take a deep dive into the world of fascia and tensegrity, exploring how your body functions as a harmonious unit. You’ll walk away with techniques and tools to add to your training toolkit, to better the lives of your clients - and you.

If you’re loving the podcast, please leave a review on this listening platform!

Our favourite quotable moments:

"Emotion is motion and motion is emotion." - Ian O’Dwyer

"Sometimes the systems don't fit the human beings." - Ian O’Dwyer

“[During covid pandemic], we actually got to spend more time together as family, which I think was beautiful." - Ian O’Dwyer

"If we can change their frequency, if we can change the way they feel, it will change the way they move." - Ian O’Dwyer

Resources:

Feel Soma Website

Instagram - @feelsoma

Facebook - @feelsoma

YouTube - @feelsoma

Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at cart checkout.

Join Our Mailing List

About Ian:

Ian (OD) is an accomplished fitness professional with a 30-year career spanning diverse roles, such as Movement Coach, Personal Trainer, Author, and Mentor. For 24 years, he owned and operated the renowned OD on Movement Performance Studio on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, and has made significant contributions to the fitness industry through ventures like PT on the Net and PTA Global. Currently, as the Co-Founder of Feel SOMA, Ian's innovative approach focuses on guiding and coaching the whole person, encompassing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects to create positive solutions. His remarkable ability to connect, observe, and facilitate instant change in individuals, groups, and teams is highly esteemed by a global community of clients, friends, family, and colleagues, emphasising his inclusive, practical, and enjoyable approach.

About Your Host:

Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as a hybrid trainer, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality presenting experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER.

This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.

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