The Dalai Lama is reported to have said:  “the world will be saved by the Western Woman.” Cynthia Allen is the kind of woman I think of when I remember that. So in this episode, it really is my pleasure to talk to her, to share ideas with her and to listen to her speak from her vast experience and relentless focus on making a difference in the world. Cynthia has been working in wellness, healthcare management, and organizational consulting for over 35 years. In 2001, she became a Certified Feldenkrais® practitioner and, more recently, a Senior Trainer in Movement Intelligence. She is the creator of the Move Better, Feel Better Summits (one is upcoming!!), Your Learning Body,  and Your Better Back. Cynthia is also co-creator of Integral Human Gait theory.  Cynthia has written about the Feldenkrais Method, pain, and trauma, and has also conducted and published a research paper, Alternative Movement Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation, in Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics. THE MOVE BETTER FEEL BETTER SUMMIT, ONLINE, 4TH-7TH MAY 2024 This FREE virtual, LIVE event focuses on the mind/body connection, and more specifically, how awareness heals. Join me and other speakers as we delve into the wonderful mystery and possibility that comes alive when we guide you through the journey of accessing self-care, in a way you can do any time, for the long term. Access to the summit is completely FREE. Just click here: https://fasciamagic--futurelifenow.thrivecart.com/move-better-feel-better-2024-oto/ You will also have the opportunity to upgrade and benefit from lifetime access, live movement workshops and other potent bonuses as well.   This is your chance to build the skills of listening to and respecting what your body is saying. To make the impossible possible. To gain insight into the ways your brain influences pain, physical limitations, and emotional challenges, as well as pleasure and joy.  There is a lot of learning to be done at this event. I hope you can join me! All the best, Joanne x Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman SIGN UP TO THE JOANNE AVISON NEWSLETTER Simply scroll down to ‘Join Our Collective’ and pop in your details. We DON’T spam and we DO respect privacy! FOLLOW ME Instagram Facebook FREE TRAINING! Access my free webinar here - How Yoga & Pilates Instructors Are Using 5 Key ‘Game-Changers’ To Transform Their Teaching And Have A Greater Impact On Their Client’s Lives - WITHOUT Having To Gain Any Extra Qualifications Or Spend Years Relearning.