The revolutionary science of Epi-genetics has been discovering that genetic determinism is misleading and in fact our genes are dependant on external and internal environments that determine how it will express itself. In other words, yes we may have a disposition for a particular disease or condition, but whether or not it comes to manifest depends on factors above and beyond(epi) our genetics. Examples of this would be our food intake, our stress levels, environmental conditions, and internal conditions pertaining to emotions and psychology.

In our excessively ‘yang’ minded society, we are driven to constantly be on the go, achieve, acquire and compete to survive. This has put us predominately in our Sympathetic Nervous system (yang) which is designed for ‘fight or flight’ when we are threatened by a stressor. The truth is, we are not constantly ‘being chased by a Saber-toothed Tiger,’ as Ph.D. Dr.Bruce Lipton, Cell Biologist at the helm of Epi-genetics would say.

My fascination as a bodywork student has been with Connective Tissue and Fascia, along with Traditional Chinese Meridian Science. Coincidentally, a Japanese scientist Dr. Motoyama has discovered that the two concepts run in tandem. TCM meridian lines seem to overlap the lines of the Connective Tissue and fascia. Essentially CT & Fascia may be the physical system and partner of the energy meridians. This is called the Modern Meridian Theory. Although Connective Tissue and Fascia has been known since the dawn of science, research is reportedly being done over recent decades. My experience of witnessing and feeling how the body & mind can change and heal by opening up space in the tissues, thus opening up energy pathways, is a testament of validity to this research. Working with these two systems can achieve powerful results for rehabilitating the bodymind. Leonardo Da Vinci out of thousands that he did over his lifetime.

‘We are the technology we’ve been waiting for.’ Ruby inspired by the Hopi Elders Did you know that we have a system in our body that is crystal? Crystals transmit and conduct energy, and that’s why they have been used in our modern day societies ever since the dawn of radio and television. This technology is used to enable us to tune into multiple channels by changing to a different frequency that is emitted through a crystal. Our Connective Tissue and fascia is liquid crystalline as it carries fluids, and this is the physical structure whereby we conduct and transmit energy. All of our experiences are recorded in the body via this matrix like a computer chip. It is one big continuous network that connects all the other systems to aid communication with each other. Connective Tissue includes ligaments and tendons, and is what holds us up in structure, gives muscle shape and ability to contract. What happens when we experience trauma whether it be physical, mental or emotional, is the involuntary contraction of this system in particular areas. After all, the body is it’s own innate intelligence! When physical trauma incurs, it is the musculoskeletal tissues that primarily gets contracted. When mental trauma occurs it can contract the spinal ligaments and tissues affecting the nervous system. Emotional trauma tends to contract the membrane Connective Tissue surrounding the organs.

The choice is always present to believe in yourself that you can be the designer of your own life, the captain of your own ship. Greatness is achieved through adversity. To become curious about your possibilities and be your own experiment to see what could be your highest potential. After all, we are imbued with more than 70% of ‘junk’ DNA laying dormant waiting to be activated and approximately the same percentage of the brain waiting to be discovered. The sooner you become your own ally, the sooner the eternal now will be a much more enjoyable, evolutionary ride.