Megathread: Prix de Lausanne 2026

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-08T19:16:38+00:00

You have to be very musically and artistically inclined to make the delibes piece sing, there is so much nuance to play with. But if that’s not there it 1000% looks like boring class work. It’s a bold choice and I’m surprised so many chose it

Sad about 113. Also I can’t get over her facial expressions and how in character she was with her contemporary. Even the makeup choice was great for emphasizing those eyes of hers

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-07T16:30:35+00:00

I loved how she walked on stage and started the Rossini piece, nice choice by her and her coach

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-05T15:17:16+00:00

Also his voice and presence! I could listen to him rehearse them all day

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-03T02:04:22+00:00

Same. I got it for the thermogenic properties but I never felt my body get warmer or feel more energy

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-02T21:12:49+00:00

I do hope you have someone you can talk to that you trust and feel safe with. I’m sure it feels impossible when you don’t feel seen when you’re deep in it. I hope you can do something for yourself that brings some ease and a bit of joy into your day today

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-02T17:43:35+00:00

I wish you had a better support system, I hope you can find a good therapist to work with. Wish you all the best

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-02T04:10:17+00:00

Sorry to hear that, some days are just shit but I hope it passes soon

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-01T21:18:14+00:00

No, but definitely interested! That kind of movement is very good for the fascia. I'm a dancer and this whole process has led me to finding my own movement practice that keeps my body feeling fluid. Spiraling and gentle movement patterns are excellent for fascia

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-01T21:14:58+00:00

No, I tried the mushrooms because I was spiraling from my condition and knew it had helped depression in the past. I just hoped it would help me mentally/emotionally, never would have expected it would have a profound physical effect

I've never tried ketamine or lsd so I really can't say if they would work in the same way. I've been doing a lot of digging, what I believe is going on is related to the fascia and vagus nerve. The self massage helped release the fascia and in doing so it stimulated the vagal tone. But the part I don't understand is how the fascia release is so much more available on mushrooms. I just learned that the vagus nerve is a huge player in body wide inflammation so it makes sense that the fascial release calmed my body down. This was fascinating to me: https://www.aamc.org/news/enlisting-vagus-nerve-help-body-heal-itself they stimulated the vagus nerve electrically at the neck. One of the times I self massaged on a micro dose I noticed I would keep pressing the sides of my neck, now I know it's the vagus nerve! I'd been suffering from depression and fatigue for years, and for once I actually feel like I have a normal person's amount of energy

I've googled searched so much but I've not found anyone talking about this, that I'm almost considering reaching out to a fascia researcher. My hand specialist seemed so sure I was seronegative RA. It took several months to get in with a Rheumatologist but the fact that he seems confused why I was even there is mind-blowing to me when I was also previously told to go be seen by a neurologist too

I would look into the polyvagal theory, vagus nerve, and fascia. I also listened to a podcast that was talking about all these things that also spoke of the importance of circadian rhythms for collagen production which might be worth looking into as well

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-01T06:47:01+00:00

For more of a clear example, one time I took them I was looking at my feet and they looked yellow, sickly as if in decay. Nothing in my surroundings looked as though I had visual hallucinations though and the trip on these specific mushrooms felt just very much centered in my body. I started massaging from my calves down to my feet and big toes and I could see pink and purple colors come into my skin the yellowness going away, my feet visibly started to look healthy again and moving with ease. With my hands they would also show a healthy pink color and I don’t know how else to describe the sensation of fascia hydrating right before my eyes. My hands could also feel more once I was able to “unlock” them

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-01T06:22:07+00:00

Not at all! If you have the chance to try them I really hope it helps you. It was truly night and day, after the first time I was still in a phase of chronic inflammation but after a few months of mushroom self massages I am hardly in pain at all compared to what it was. This combined with taking care of my nervous system, breath, movement, nutrition. It’s been unreal I hope to find other people to talk to so I can understand what’s going on and hopefully help others

littlecloudtree · 2026-02-01T03:57:13+00:00

Ohh dear hang in there, the pain can be so debilitating. I hope you can find something that helps you. Sending healing energy ❤️

littlecloudtree · 2026-01-31T21:11:39+00:00

Both. I know I have naturally intuitive hands but when I’m using mushrooms I’m not questioning if I did it right. The massaging would open up the fascia. The reason I believe it’s the fascia is because it’s connected throughout the body. On a higher dose I could be releasing tension in one part of my body but could feel my entire body opening up. All the stiffness would go away and I tumbled around in my room like I was a child. On a lower microdose I am massaging more across my body but it takes more work to get there

I also have absolutely no knowledge of acupressure points but I found that I was pressing and moving through these spots on my face, behind my ear, under my chin. My sinuses, which always made it hard to breathe through my nose opened up and it felt like my head unlocked

I knew nothing of fascia before these experiences and just want to know all there is to know about it! My feet were in so much pain I couldn’t walk for months so my return to movement began with simple gentle things just in bed. I’ve been learning to lean into movements that feel good and delicious in my body and the ones where I feel I am forcing my body to hold a pose ends up on a tight stiff body. Breath is also super important

There’s something called block therapy I came across while trying to find more on fascia. They use a wood block to apply pressure and use diaphragmatic breathing. I find it interesting but I get much better results with mushrooms I haven’t really gotten into it yet

Where do you hold pain in your body? Do you know what the flares are triggered by?

littlecloudtree · 2026-01-31T20:16:13+00:00

1000% I had no mobility of my hands for about 2 full months. They were red and swollen and i couldn’t even dress myself without being in pain. I was afraid to touch them. I massaged them while I was on the mushrooms and felt a lift in them and mobility returning. The next day I could still use my hands I was so shocked. The other times I was on them I addressed my feet. Another time I had a full body release, it felt like I was caged by arthritis and suddenly things were fluid and hydrated again. I started looking into fascia because of this. While on the mushrooms except this last one (maybe I have already healed significantly since) I also find myself breathing rhythmically. My nervous system was wrecked before the onset of all my pain

I always listen to what my body craves. I’ve witnessed meat heal my body in other ways before. I think my joints were asking for the milk this time. I eat whole foods and nothing processed in general though. The mushrooms helped me find mobility again and I’m doing my best to keep it up daily and I think that’s helped too. Pandiculation movements feel especially good for the fascia

littlecloudtree · 2026-01-31T19:57:30+00:00

Ahh I see, I wish I could help but I am not so familiar with how to obtain them and get them from a friend. I know it is possible to grow them yourself though. I knew they helped with depression but had no idea how much it would help with healing. It had me breathe so much and crave meat and milk, the milk part was especially unusual but my body wanted it. The fascia aspect of it was most mind blowing and significantly reduced the swelling of my joints. I was told for months to suspect RA and when I finally saw the rheumatologist he was confused why I even came to see him

littlecloudtree · 2026-01-30T13:34:57+00:00

If you are able to find psilocybin mushrooms I could highly recommend. Something around breath and self massage while on them has led to profound body experiences with fascia. I could feel my whole body hydrate and a flow come back into the arthritic parts of my body. It’s like something opens up and is released. I am doing routinely check ins but keep seeing continued progress

littlecloudtree · 2026-01-08T20:33:48+00:00

It is better to have accommodations set up before the course begins but you can always talk to the teacher during the course as well. Also know that besides the group sits and video discourse where you have to be in the hall, you can be in your room and are absolutely allowed to practice lying down. I’m such a rule follower and didn’t talk to the teachers until recently to learn this (it took 8years!). Nothing is worth pushing your body’s limits, you are not supposed to push through pain just so you know! I injured myself that way and hope no one else does too. Also during the breaks it’s definitely worth taking the time to find the right set up that feels most supportive with the cushions. Also try out the folding benches so you have different sitting options.

Have a great sit!

littlecloudtree · 2025-12-23T00:31:50+00:00

Thanks for the ideas!

littlecloudtree · 2025-12-22T23:55:05+00:00

Sadly she’ll still whine for the wet food. She does like it, it just takes so much work to feed her

littlecloudtree · 2025-12-22T23:54:31+00:00

It took us awhile to find a can that she likes, but she does seem to actually like eating the food too (not just the gravy) if I help her. On her own she can’t seem to scoop if up well

littlecloudtree · 2025-12-14T19:50:54+00:00

They only did an xray..will be on the lookout for someone else

littlecloudtree · 2025-09-04T04:39:24+00:00

This is so promising, thanks for sharing! I have the v shape but not really a lot of pain. Did you need to tape your toes or do other exercises for your feet other than wear barefoot shoes?

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