Feeling Fascia Release

About This Class

This expansive dynamic flow class with Byron de Marsé weaves myofascial release techniques throughout a traditional asana sequence, creating a practice designed to unlock connective tissue from the feet all the way through the thoracic spine. Opening with Ujjayi breathwork and hip-circling in Sukhasana, the class progresses through Cat-Cow, Downward Dog, standing Sun Salutation rounds, Warrior One, Warrior Two, Crescent, Pyramid, Triangle, Half Moon, and Chair Pose variations—all layered with fascial bouncing, dorsiflexion cues, and figure-eight spinal rotations to spread rather than simply stretch the body's connective tissue. Specific attention is paid to foot and hand weight-bearing as a protective and activating strategy, inner-thigh engagement as a core anchor, and thoracic rotation as distinct from lumbar movement. The second half shifts toward the floor with Puppy Pose, bridge/Wheel, Happy Baby, a Pigeon-inspired seated sequence with deep twists, and Paschimottanasana before a full Savasana with Pranayama and guided relaxation. The instructor frames the practice around self-study, resilience, grounding, and the parasympathetic nervous system, making it equally a mindfulness experience as a physical one.