THE 2027 PERSONAL PROGRAM
by Dr KAREN KIRKNESS
GLIDE BEFORE
GAINS
- FASCIA RESEARCH GLIDE BEFORE GAINS SPIRAL MOTION
- FASCIA RESEARCH GLIDE BEFORE GAINS SPIRAL MOTION
WHAT DOES GLIDE MEAN?
Glide is the felt sense of ease when your tissues slide and move well. It depends on the gel between your fibres, and you can change it with how you move.
GEL
Hyaluronan is the slippery molecule that keeps the layers of your fascia hydrated and sliding. Varied, spiralling movement keeps that gel fluid.
LOAD
Collagen is the strong, rope-like fibre that responds to load. Once your tissue glides, adding resistance builds strength you can actually use.
HORMONES
Oestrogen, progesterone and cortisol change how your tissues hold water and how they feel day to day. The free Glide Guide shows you how to move with them.
YOUR FREE GLIDE GUIDE
How hormonal changes shape the way your fascia feels, plus the Glide Check to track how your body moves through every cycle and season.
THE 2027 GLIDE BEFORE GAINS PERSONAL PROGRAM:
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GLIDE:
THE 5F REPERTOIRE
Learn the full Five Filaments repertoire of around 150 spiral movements across 10 live weekly sessions with Karen, Thursdays 6–7pm UK from 7 January 2027. Restore the conditions for glide before you ask more of your body. All sessions recorded. £165
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BUILD INTENSITY:
PLEIOMOBILITY
Tempo for Heart Health. Ten movement "plays" that blend your spiral foundations with jump training, ground reaction force and HIIT, for a fun, challenging practice that keeps you strong and resilient. ÂŁ165
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INCREASE THE LOAD:
5F RESISTED GLIDE
Learn to load the Five Filaments with precision. Resistance training for bone density, muscle and metabolic health, without sacrificing the suppleness of fascia. ÂŁ165
HI, I’M KAREN
My work sits at the intersection of movement, fascia research and nature, and I'm here to translate the science so it actually makes sense in your body. My background in human anatomy and my PhD in medical sciences are all about making practical sense of the research.
My published research on the calcium–hyaluronan (CHA) axis explores how movement and load shape the hydration of our tissues, and how that shows up as the felt sense of ease in our bodies. That's what glide before gains means: help tissue move well first, so the strength you build is strength you can use.
TEACH
THIS WORK
BECOME A FIVE FILAMENTS SPECIALIST
For movement teachers, bodyworkers and health professionals who want to share glide before gains with their own clients. The only movement training dedicated to spiral anatomy and rotational biomechanics.
Includes:
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spiral anatomy and biomechanics
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the full 5F Repertoire and 5F Flow Mat Practices
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live sessions and Spiral Motion Lab mentorship over six months
2027 cohort begins 7 January. Enrolment closes 15 December 2026. ÂŁ1,750 or 12 Ă— ÂŁ150.
I’M HERE TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE & MOVEMENT... offering practical, FASCIA-INFORMED TOOLS FOR STRENGTH, STAMINA AND EASE.
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COMMUNITY LOVE
In addition to being a highly accomplished
yogini, Karen is an incredible teacher who illuminates anatomy with fascia at its foundation. Karen’s breadth of knowledge and methodology
is a true asset for anyone looking to approach traditional yoga from an evidence-based spiral fascia lens! Last but not least, Karen is a very
warm and kind person, making every interaction with her a pleasure.
-VIDYA VENKATESWARAN, FIVE FILAMENTS SPECIALIST
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COMMUNITY LOVE
Karen embodies her knowledge with such passion and infectious enthusiasm, each class is a “perma-grin” experience throughout. Personally speaking, after 30+ years in the therapeutic industry, I have rarely been so excited about finding a new teacher; so that professionally, I can learn so much from Karen, and my patients benefit in turn. Karen is a shining example of “pass it on…”
-DARREN HARRIS MSC, BODY THERAPIST / DR. ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATOR / SOMATIC MOVEMENT THERAPIST
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COMMUNITY LOVE
Karen’s mentorship classes are an informal, creative playground of movement. Her deep knowledge of the body and anatomy makes for skilful sequencing and her use of language is inspiring and refreshing. I’ve found there are plenty of moves that I can share with my students and Karen always gives scaling up and down options so the work is inclusive and accessible for everyone.
-CLAIRE RUSSELL, YOGA TEACHER & MENTORSHIP MEMBER
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YOUR FREE GLIDE GUIDE
Stiffer, puffier or simply less at ease in your body lately? Discover how oestrogen, progesterone, relaxin and cortisol shape the way your fascia feels, and how to move with your hormones, not against them.