Overwhelmed by chronic pain he had endured for years, Alexandre Munz, a former principal dancer with the Berlin State Opera Ballet, ventured onto the path of intuitive exploration and began developing what would become the MUNZ FLOOR® method. Lying on the floor, he shaped it through careful attention to his sensations, driven by a burning desire to find a solution. As his exploration progressed, he entered into an intimate dialogue with his spine through the practice of spiraling movements. He then observed that the subtle micro-rotations he performed gradually awakened the body’s three masses: the head, the rib cage, and the pelvis. As they loosened little by little, they released the central axis, as one might untangle a web of tension, leading step by step to the disappearance of his pain. His introspective odyssey led him to encounter the innate wisdom within his being, where the natural principle of the spiral resides—guiding him toward unexpected answers. These experiences enabled him to experience firsthand the power of the fascial system, long before it was officially recognized as an organ in 2018. To this day, MUNZ FLOOR® has received numerous distinctions, both in France and in the United States.

MUNZ FLOOR® is a body-based method that invites you to move while inhabiting your body differently: more slowly, more finely, more intimately, and more consciously. Practiced exclusively on the floor, the exercises draw on motor principles present in every sequence: extreme slowness, spiral patterns, and a three-dimensional and multi-directional dynamic. In this context, movement becomes exploratory rather than performative; attention shifts toward sensations, points of support, and the fluidity of the gesture. Spiral movements generate forces of rotation and counter-rotation that gradually spread throughout the body through a sequence of slow, controlled micro-rotations. In Alexandre Munz’s approach, this spiral dynamic engages the fascial network and relies on its natural mechanisms. When movement is appropriately adapted, tissues regain their capacity to adjust and renew. It is in this sense that he refers to self-regeneration and “rejuvenation” in his book Rajeunir de l'intérieur grâce à la révolution des fascias (2024)*. In parallel, the spine is mobilized by engaging the postural (tonic) musculature—the cross-body chains**—through a reflex mechanism. The spinal axis releases gently. Attention is directed to points of support, movement, and internal sensations. Because ultra-slowness demands a high quality of presence to oneself, the practice often takes on a meditative tone. *Munz, A. (2024).Rajeunir de l’intérieur grâce à la révolution des fascias. 32 exercices accessibles à tous pour vous libérer de vos douleurs et vous régénérer. Paris: Eyrolles. **Cross-body chains:** myofascial sets (muscles and fascia) working diagonally between the upper and lower body; they contribute in particular to coordination, rotation, and stability.

In recent years, perspective on fascia have evolved. For a long time, this connective tissue was seen as a simple “wrapping” whose usefulness remained poorly understood. Scientific research has shown, however, that it forms a continuous network rich in nerve fibers, contributing to the regulation of major bodily systems—particularly the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, and lymphatic systems (Slater et al., 2024; Kodama et al., 2023). Fascia is therefore described as a fascial system with no true beginning or end, extending from the surface to deeper layers and ensuring continuity throughout the entire body. It envelops, connects, and interpenetrates with structures beneath the skin: muscles, viscera, nerves, and blood vessels (Ibid.). A living tissue capable of remodeling Today, fascia is understood as a living tissue: it is continuously renewed and can remodel in response to our movement habits. In this sense, it is sometimes described in terms of self-regeneration (Kodama et al., 2023). Fascial cells contribute to the production and maintenance of the extracellular matrix (notably collagen and proteoglycans), which gives the tissue its structure and mechanical properties (Ibid.). Some fascial cells also produce hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid), an important component for gliding between different fascial layers (Stecco et al., 2018). “Gliding”: a key to fluidity Fascia can be compared to a translucent gel: when it is in good condition, its viscoelastic nature and innervation allow it to glide between layers. This gliding facilitates body awareness, coordination, and fluid movement (Kodama et al., 2023; Van Amstel et al., 2025). Conversely, this gliding quality can change over time, particularly in cases of prolonged sedentary behavior or overuse (repetitive gestures, intense training, recovery). This can influence comfort and the range of certain movements (Kodama et al., 2023). Hyaluronic acid, which contributes to fluidity between layers, may then become more viscous, and the tissues may feel “denser”: movement can seem stiffer, less coordinated, and less fluid (Ibid.). How this relates to MUNZ FLOOR® From this perspective, practices that prioritize slowness, continuity, and varied directions may support gliding quality and the hydration of tissue planes by mobilizing tissues progressively and multidirectionally (Kodama et al., 2023). The MUNZ FLOOR® approach aligns with this logic: it brings together movement principles (slowness, continuity, spirals, three-dimensionality) that promote tissue mobility and fluidity of movement. A great number of practitioners report greater physical ease, more fluid movements, along with a deep sense of rootedness and calm during their sessions. (Munz, 2022). Sources: 1.Kodama, Y., et al. (2023). Response to Mechanical Properties and Physiological Challenges of Fascia: Diagnosis and Rehabilitative Therapeutic Intervention for Myofascial System Disorders. Bioengineering (Basel), 10 (4), 474. doi:10.3390/bioengineering10040474 2. Munz, A. (2022). L'extraordinaire pouvoir des fascias en mouvement. L'approche corporelle innovante et accessible à tous pour se libérer des douleurs musculaires et articulaires et protéger sa colonne vertébrale. Paris. Éditions Eyrolles. 2. Slater, A. M., Barclay, S. J., Granfar, R. M. S., & Pratt, R. L. (2024). Fascia as a regulatory system in health and disease. Frontiers in Neurology , 15, 1458385. doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1458385 3. Stecco, C., et al. (2018). The fasciacytes: A new cell devoted to fascial gliding regulation. Clinical Anatomy, 31 (5), 667–676. doi:10.1002/ca.23072 4. Van Amstel, R. N., et al. (2025). A review and empirical findings of fasciae and muscle interactions in low back pain. Frontiers in Physiology , 16, 1604459. doi:10.3389/fphys.2025.1604459 1.Kodama, Y., et al. (2023). Response to Mechanical Properties and Physiological Challenges of Fascia: Diagnosis and Rehabilitative Therapeutic Intervention for Myofascial System Disorders. Bioengineering (Basel), 10 (4), 474. doi:10.3390/bioengineering10040474 2. Munz, A. (2022). L'extraordinaire pouvoir des fascias en mouvement. Paris.Éditions Eyrolles. 2. Slater, A. M., Barclay, S. J., Granfar, R. M. S., & Pratt, R. L. (2024). Fascia as a regulatory system in health and disease. Frontiers in Neurology , 15, 1458385. doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1458385 3. Stecco, C., et al. (2018). The fasciacytes: A new cell devoted to fascial gliding regulation. Clinical Anatomy, 31 (5), 667–676. doi:10.1002/ca.23072 4. Van Amstel, R. N., et al. (2025). A review and empirical findings of fasciae and muscle interactions in low back pain. Frontiers in Physiology , 16, 1604459. doi:10.3389/fphys.2025.1604459