John F. Barnes describes the fascial system in this way “Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.”
One can surmise then that this integral system of the body would play a crucial role in our experience of connectedness, intimacy and embodiment. Being a tissue that is everywhere in the body, fascia has a unique opportunity to help us create a somatic sense of self. Dialoguing with our own fascial system creates this connection with our innermost being in a way that allows us to heal, feel pleasure and experience intimacy.