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This is a great article from Yogi Flight School about Myofascial Release. I use some of the techniques mentioned in my Yin Yoga classes.

Myofascial Release: The Shortcut To Flexibility
​And Pain Relief

What is myofascial release and why is everyone talking about it?

Let’s start from the beginning.

Fascia is a connective tissue that runs through our body from head to toes like a never ending web.

It surrounds, protects and innervates every organ, bone, muscle and structure in your body, down to your cells. For years, fascia was considered merely a “filler material,” but modern research has revealed its crucial role in supporting the body.

Fascia creates a tension system that holds our structure together, absorbs mechanical stress, and allows for smooth, pain-free movement.

Myofascia refers to the specific type of fascia that surrounds muscles. Since it's close to the surface, it’s the one we can most effectively target with myofascial release (MFR) techniques.

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