Masterclass 3, The lateral and spiral lines: side body and natural rotation

This is the third of three masterclasses in The Connected Body, a summer series exploring somatic yoga and fascia.

In this third masterclass, we turn our attention to the lateral and spiral lines, the side body and diagonal pathways that quietly shape how you stand, walk, and turn.

These are the lines that help the body distribute movement throughout the whole structure, so that what begins in the feet can travel, like a soft wave or a spiral, all the way up through the body.

Through somatic yoga and mindful exploratory movements, you will explore gentle side bends, easy twists, and slow circular movements on the floor and in simple standing shapes.

You will be invited to notice how one side moves differently from the other, where you tend to brace or collapse without realising it, and how small, curious adjustments can begin to restore a sense of length and ease throughout the whole side body.

As we layer in the spiral patterns, you will have the chance to feel how the legs, pelvis, spine, ribs, and shoulders can begin to participate in the same movement. That is when the body briefly but genuinely feels like one connected whole.

This is where the series comes full circle. What you noticed in the back line and then in the deep front begins to move and integrate here.

A more mobile and flexible three-dimensional structure with less resistance and discomfort.

A lighter quality in the way you stand and show yourself to others.

A little more ease in how you turn, move and walk.

Something that, with practice, tends to remain with you when you want to express yourself to the rest of the world.

About the series: The Connected Body

Discover a gentle, intuitive and fluid way to move that honours your body's natural design.

In this three-part series, we combine somatic yoga, Feldenkrais-inspired movement, breathing techniques and fascia-informed awareness to help you feel more connected, grounded, and at ease throughout your body.

Across three 90-minute masterclasses, you will be guided step by step to notice how your body moves, where it holds tension, and how to invite more softness, strength, and coherence through the body's fascial lines.

You don't need any special knowledge to join, just curiosity, the ability to lie down and get up from the floor, and a willingness to move slowly and listen inwardly.

What you will explore

How your whole body responds to gravity, the environment, breath, and mind demands, through spontaneous, adequate and intelligent reflexes and movements.

A kinder, more stable way to feel supported from the inside, grounded and uplifted through your deep front line.

The influence of the breath on the fascial network, and how it helps the body respond and move better.

The side-to-side and spiral patterns that shape your posture, balance, and sense of ease and safety in movement.

The three masterclasses

• Masterclass 1, The back line: softening into support.
  Gently explore the superficial back line, from the soles of the feet to the back of the head, through slow, floor-based movement and simple yoga shapes. Learn to let gravity support you so your back body can lengthen, widen, and breathe.
• Masterclass 2, The deep front line: inner core and grounded breath.
  Meet the deep front line, your inner line of support through the feet, inner legs, pelvis, diaphragm, and neck. Experience subtle movements and accessible poses that help you feel more stable, centred, and calm from the inside out.
• Masterclass 3, Lateral and spiral lines: side body freedom and natural rotation.
  Play with side-body and spiral patterns that influence how you stand, walk, and twist. Through gentle, curious exploration, you'll notice asymmetries, free up stuck areas, and discover new options for balanced, fluid movement and a fresher connection with the wholeness in the body.

The series is welcoming and assumes no previous experience. It is not intended as teacher training, but it will be useful for complete beginners wanting to understand their bodies and for teachers seeking to refine how they guide others.