The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld talks to his first two graduates of his Natural Vision Teacher Training Program, June Milich and Nalini Ramji, about a couple of key concepts that have helped them personally improve their own vision naturally and have started to help others as well. First, Nathan explains a little bit about the teacher training process and how it came about in 2020 and 2021, which led to the launch of the Beta version of his teacher training program in 2022. Then you'll hear from June about the best way to approach your vision improvement practices, and how important it is to tune into your feelings throughout the process. She even guides you through an experiential practice with swinging and feeling the results of the relaxation. To finish, you'll hear from Nalini about the concept of "kind eyes", and how to benefit from both imagining being looked at with kind eyes, and to practice looking at the world with kind eyes. Go to https://integraleyesight.com to work with Nalini, June, or Nathan!  Listen to June, Nalini, and Nathan read the June 1924 edition of Better Eyesight in Episode 60 of the Better Eyesight Podcast - https://www.bettereyesightpodcast.com/home/june1924 Get your copy of "A New World Of Seeing" - https://amzn.to/3VIpRz8  Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-light-tickets-1270715888429 for more information about the Color Light event in Italy in May 2025. Thank you for subscribing to The Naked Eye Podcast! Music by Audionautix - Namaste!

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld announces the untimely loss of his friend and colleague Esther Joy van der Werf. Nathan and Esther had been teaming up on the Better Eyesight Podcast from 2019-2025, releasing new episodes on the 1st of every month where they read the original Better Eyesight Magazine articles from 100 years prior, which then spurred rich discussions between teachers and listeners in the monthly Better Eyesight League Meetings. Esther was passionate about educating as many people as possible about natural vision improvement, as well as creating communities around that mission. For more of Nathan's reflections, you can listen to the special Better Eyesight Podcast episode called "Remembering Esther", or go to www.integraleyesight.com/esther to see some photos from their times together over the years. As a way to honor and remember Esther, Nathan is re-releasing Episode 25 of The Naked Eye Podcast from 2018 when he interviewed Esther for the very first time. This conversation is a big part of what led to the creation of the Better Eyesight Podcast the following year in 2019. Please enjoy this re-broadcast, and feel free to go back through the first half of the Better Eyesight Podcast archive to listen to Esther's voice whenever you want at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com  ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: In Episode 25 of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Esther Joy Van Der Werf about the functional causes of astigmatism, and natural ways to reverse it without glasses or contacts. Whether you're trying to get rid of astigmatism or prevent astigmatism in the future, this episode will provide you with several action steps and insights on how to accomplish that. Esther and Nathan also cover lots of complimentary topics that will help you hone your holistic vision practice and make sure you are approaching it correctly in order to actually experience beneficial results and improvements in your vision.  Esther Joy Van Der Werf's website - https://www.visionsofjoy.org Dr. Elliott Forrest - A New Model of Functional Astigmatism - http://bit.ly/forrest1 Dr. Elliott Forrest - Eye Scan Therapy for Astigmatism - http://bit.ly/forrest2 Astigmatism Chart - http://bit.ly/astigmatismchart Click Here to learn more and support the Vision 2020 Documentary - https://vision2020movie.com Click Here to get a copy of Nathan's book "Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century" - https://www.integraleyesight.com/shop  Music by Audionautix. Namaste!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher (and anthropologist) Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Anna Bambridge, a natural vision teacher and researcher based in Glasgow, Scotland. The two natural vision educators discuss some of the topics from Anna's piece called "Seeing Details In Context", which can be read in its entirety on her website: https://embodied.vision/writing/seeing-details-in-context.html 0:30 - Anna on Episode 65 of the Better Eyesight Podcast 2:37 - 6 Month Vision Improvement Program from December 2024 - May 2025 4:44 - Eye Yoga Workshops in Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu in January 2025 7:25 - Anna's Introduction 8:55 - Anna's vision journey began at 3 years old 15:15 - Experiencing improvements and reducing prescriptions 16:30 - Decreasing from double-digit to single-digit prescription 19:40 - The nature of holistic eye care 22:00 - Quitting glasses cold turkey isn't always the best way 26:26 - Researching myopia in the academic world 36:00 - The origins of glasses and their impacts on humanity 40:00 - University research about indigenous people's vision 44:50 - The value of shamanistic vision 48:25 - The anthropology of eye care 56:16 - The role of belief: natural vision books make eyesight better, optician books make eyesight worse 1:02:16 - Telling the truth makes eyesight better, telling lies makes eyesight worse 1:06:00 - Everyone's eyesight is completely unique 1:10:00 - Read Anna's ‘Seeing Details In Context' article at https://embodied.vision/writing/seeing-details-in-context.html More information about Anna's work can be found at https://embodied.vision/ Learn more about joining Nathan's upcoming 6 Month Vision Improvement Program going from December 2024 to May 2025: https://integraleyesight.com/6month Come to one of Nathan's Hawaii Workshops in January: https://integraleyesight.com/tour Music by Audionautix

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recaps his recent experiences in New York in September and October, including the 5 Day Association of Vision Educators Conference, the 4 Day Teacher Training Gathering, and the 3 Day Vision Retreat. The AVE Conference attracted 30+ natural vision teachers from the USA, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and more. The teacher training gathering gave Nathan and his teacher trainees a chance to meet in person. The 3 week NY trip culminated in a 3 Day Vision Retreat with Nathan Oxenfeld and Anat Axelrode, the creater of the Conversations with the Eyes method. Register for Nathan's free "Six Ways To Relax Your Eyes" class on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 @ 12:00pm EST at https://bit.ly/relaxyoureyesclass Join Nathan's next 6 Month Vision Improvement Program going from December 2024 to May 2025. Subscribe to the Naked Eye Podcast and the Better Eyesight Podcast. Music by Audionautix.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Judy Gantz about her work with the fascia. Judy is the Director and Founder of the Center for Movement Education and Research. She skillfully blends anatomy and physiology with dance and movement. The fascia also plays an important role in the function of the eyes, so the topic of vision gets interwoven throughout. For more information about Judy's work, visit https://cmer.info/ To learn more about Nathan & Anat's upcoming 3 Day Vision Retreat, go to https://integraleyesight.com/2024retreat Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher interviews Peter Grunwald, the creator of the Eyebody Method and a special type of pinhole glasses that help get you into a state of "presence" rather than a state of "underfocusing" or "overfocusing". For more information, go to https://eyebody.com/ or https://integraleyesight.com/ Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming Vision Retreat in New York this fall, likely October 3-5, 2024. Thank you!

In this solo episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recounts his recent trip to Central America on an Ecovillage Tour that visited 7 intentional communities in 9 days. Not only was it an enriching experience, but it helped reiterate the important role that a healthy community plays in having healthy vision. Thankfully, he was able to embark on this international journey in January before breaking his leg in March! To read the text version of this piece and see some pictures and videos that go along with the story, go to https://integraleyesight.com/costarica To listen to Nathan's recent appearance on the TAO Living Podcast, go to https://youtu.be/-X6QTiuIl5s?si=j0jN3MWc1DVrqZf3  To watch Nathan's recent Spring Equinox Palming Party live from the hospital bed, go to https://www.youtube.com/live/yOa0xevzoiM?si=A_Nq6T2ghX35anbP  Shoutout to Peggy Huddleston for writing the extremely helpful book "Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster". Thanks to Audionautix for the music. Namaste!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Anat Axelrode about her unique method called Listening To The Eyes. By learning how to have conversations with the eyes, one can learn valuable information about what the eyes need in order to heal. For more information, visit Anat's website - https://eye-soul.ravpage.co.il/Listeningtotheeyes Go to https://integraleyesight.com/6month to watch the replay of "Improve Your Eyesight 6 Ways" and learn more about Nathan's upcoming 6 Month Vision Improvement Program.  Listen to the new episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com and join the Better Eyesight League at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dr. Ray Gottlieb about how to improve attention, memory, coordination, proprioception, and vision using a trampoline! The concept is called "stress point training" and it has shown to help people learn new skills in a positive and productive way. Eventually it can help one master any given skill, whether playing an instrument, competing in sports, or simply seeing clearly without glasses. Dr. Ray tells some incredible success stories of people he has worked with in the past, and even gives a live demonstration of the trampoline work featuring his daughter, Kindred. To read his book "Attention & Memory Training: Stress Point Learning on the Trampoline" and to learn more about his lifetime of work, go to https://raygottlieb.com/ To listen to the first time Ray was on the Naked Eye Podcast, go to https://integraleyesight.com/raygottlieb Thanks to Audionautix for the music - Namaste!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld takes you on a night vision walk to go over 10 tips to improve your night vision naturally. 1. Take time to adjust, use it or lose it 2. Get light during the day, Sun your eyes 3. Palm your eyes 4. Use dimmer indoor light at night 5. Limit screen exposure before bed, and/or block blue light 6. Use red flashlights 7. Use your peripheral vision 8. Averted Gaze (shifting, swinging, dodging stars/lights) 9. Diet, nutrition, supplementation (lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A) 10. Practice the Bates Method daily, especially at night! Thank you, be safe and have fun activating your night vision! Check out Nathan's Winter Solstice Palming Party on Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 12 pm Eastern US time - https://youtube.com/live/tP8qAzIEit4?feature=share Go to https://integraleyesight.com/ for more information about Nathan's upcoming programs and offerings. Go to https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ or https://patreon.com/bettereyesight to join the Better Eyesight League! Music by Audionautix

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Barry Auchettl about his recent experiences inspired by the energy of Dr. Bates and his original approaches. Nathan and Barry are teaming up this November to lead their next 22 Day Vision Tune Up. Go to https://integraleyesight.com/22days for more information and to sign up online. (1:18) Channeling Dr. Bates (2:28) The relaxed approach of keeping it simple (4:52) A recent story of natural vision restoration in 24 hours (7:00) Reconnection as healing (9:00) Glasses as barriers (10:00) Accessories as protection (12:49) 22 Day Vision Tune Up in November 2023 Visit Barry's website https://thevisionschool.org/ for more information Rent or Purchase the Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight documentary at https://vision2020movie.com/ Music by: Audionautix - https://audionautix.com/ Namaste!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Rikke Godthjaelp from Copenhagen, Denmark about her experience in the fields of Auriculotherapy, Auriculomedicine, Posturology, and Chromotherapy; with a current emphasis on treating PTSD with light therapy and color therapy applications on the ears. Nathan and Rikke are teaming up twice this fall, first for the FREE Color Lights Gifts to the World workshop on October 10th, 2023 and then for the 2 day Color & Light Immersions virtual retreat on November 11th & 12th, 2023. Go to https://color-buresch.at/ to register online. Learn more about the Godthjaelp Maugendre International Institute go to https://gmiinstitute.com/ Stay tuned for the next 22 Day Vision Tune Up starting up in November as well! More info at https://integraleyesight.com/ Thank you for helping me surpass 40,000 subscribers on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1iDXH0R3EF4 (6:15) How we met (8:08) TCM Acupuncturist (9:00) Posturology (10:00) Auriculotherapy & Auriculomedicine (14:00) Frequencies & Colors (16:00) How colors affect us… Limbic System, Thalamus, Pain, Cortex… Limbic system regulates the hormones. All the feelings! (22:22) Readiness for healing (23:33) Skeptics vs. Cynics (24:10) Cynicism comes from trauma (27:00) Emotions & Body (29:39) The eyes affect us physically and emotionally (31:55) The Rapid Healing Technique (32:48) Pain moves fast, color moves slower... Strain moves fast, Relaxation moves slower (34:24) Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous system (41:00) Godthjalp Maugendre International Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark (42:24) PTSD Study (44:44) Healing trauma without talking about trauma (47:00) Visual flashbacks, Mental pictures (53:03) It's not all rainbows and lollipops… Dare to be vulnerable (57:57) How healing traumas can improve life and improve vision (58:58) Perception of color dependent upon mental state Music by: Audionautix - https://audionautix.com/ Namaste!

THANK YOU FOR 40,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!! Watch this episode on YouTube to see the peak fall foliage and beautiful natural colors of Northern Vermont. Go to https://color-buresch.at/ to register for the free Color & Lights Gifts to the World event on October 10th, 2023 and/or the Color & Light Immersions virtual retreat on November 11th-12th, 2023. Listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ or join the Better Eyesight League at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Stay tuned for more new episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast coming soon!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Fernanda Leite Ribeiro, an eye doctor from São Paulo, Brazil about her various alternative approaches to eye health. One of Fernanda's main specialties is binocularity. Having two eyes enables us to see in three dimensions... but are you experiencing the most 3-dimensional vision you possibly can? Listen to this conversation to learn more about ways to adapt out of glasses (which flatten the world) and reconnect with your own true depth perception. [0:10] Introduction [2:52] Welcome to the show Fernanda! [3:55] Fernanda's story... from dance, to natural vision improvement, to optometry school, to syntonics [14:00] What is Syntonic Phototherapy and how can it help the eyes? [17:00] Expanding Vision, Expanding Life [24:15] 3D Vision Tools - Brock string & suppression [27:27] Depth perception is a spectrum [30:00] Swinging and Shifting to improve fusion [31:41] Fusion Practices The Gateposts & Near to Far Shifting [34:55] The Myopia Epidemic [36:10] Narrowing and Expanding of Peripheral Space [37:37] Open Periphery, See Better - using a field divider [40:04] Periphery Supports the Center - Fernanda's approach [42:06] "Myopia is a problem with the periphery expressed in the central." [44:53] LOOK IN THE DISTANCE [46:15] Central Fixation & Peripheral Awareness during everyday life [49:50] Glasses collapse periphery, distort depth perception, contract the world [54:25] Weaning off prescription glasses as opposed to quitting cold turkey [1:00:21] Weaning off sunglasses, adapting to sunlight [1:02:02] Pupillary Response: smaller pupil, wider visual field / wider pupil, smaller visual field [1:05:44] Learn more about Syntonics at https://csovision.org/ [1:08:04] Steps to stereoscopy: using stereograms, stereo pairs, red/cyan glasses, anaglyph glasses, polarized sheets... [1:15:21] The 4 Levels of Stereo Charts [1:19:00] Conclusion: take the pressure off your central vision by expanding your periphery More information at https://integraleyesight.com/ Subscribe to The Naked Eye Podcast! Go to https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads an article by Dr. William H. Bates M.D. called "The Imperfect SIght of the Normal Eye", originally published in the New York Medical Journal on September 8, 1917. After he reads the article (starting at 7:00), which overviews the various causes and natural treatments for vision problems, Nathan discusses some of the key points. Here are the four conclusions: All persons with normal eyes and perfect sight do not have normal eyes and perfect sight continuously. The cause is always an effort or strain to see. Treatment by eye training is successful when distant, small, familiar letters are read a few moments at least every day. The good results obtained justify the use of the method in all schools, the army, the navy, the merchant marine, on all railroads, in short by everybody who desires or needs continuous perfect sight. More information at www.integraleyesight.com & www.bettereyesightpodcast.com 

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld explains how to...  1:48 - Take your glasses off and… 2:06 - 1) Relax, don't strain 3:54 - 2) Close your eyes 6:13 - 3) Reverse blink 8:15 - 4) Blink 9:51 - 5) Breathe 11:35 - 6) Be patient 12:24 - 7) Open periphery 15:10 - 8) Swing (see things moving) 16:44 - 9) Colors, Shapes, Depth 21:33 - 10) Central Fixation 24:30 - Transitioning from the practical level to the deeper level 28:46 - 11) Look within Watch my videos about Central Fixation (https://youtu.be/zcblpiL08-g) (https://youtu.be/K3uSK1CfZPY) (https://www.youtube.com/live/rT6EP_r-YNc?feature=share) and Reverse Blinking (https://youtu.be/GwwphDB6Ze0) Also watch my video about How To Get and Use Weaker Prescription Training Glasses (https://youtu.be/bD2v3oL_B6g) https://integraleyesight.com/shop - Get Nathan's book Give Up Your Glasses for Good https://integraleyesight.com/program  - Get Nathan's Holistic Vision Program https://bettereyesightpodcast.com  - Listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast https://patreon.com/bettereyesight  - Join the Better Eyesight League https://integraleyesight.com/podcast  - Listen to more episodes of the Naked Eye Podcast

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld counts down the Top 6 Episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast so far from the past 7 years of the show's history. 6) Episode 6 - 5 Bad Vision Habits You Need to Break [3:18] 5) Episode 31 - My Journey From Blur to Clarity [10:54] 4) Episode 28 - Follow-Along Relaxation Routine [21:00] 3) Episode 8 - Arrested and Taken to Court for Teaching the Bates Method [27:05] 2a) Episode 2 - The Bates Method vs. Eye Exercises [36:00] 2b) Episode 63 - Why Eye Exercises Don't Work (and What Does Work!) 1) Episode 25 - Reversing Astigmatism with Esther Joy van der Werf [57:27] More information at https://integraleyesight.com/ Rent or purchase the documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight at https://vision2020movie.com/ Thank you for subscribing to The Naked Eye Podcast!

*** Sign up for the special Vision Panel on December 1st, 2022 @ 2pm EST called "Preserving Eye Health In A Screen-Filled World" with Nathan Oxenfeld and Dr. Ainhoa de Federico - https://color-buresch.at/webinar/december-1st-2000-cet-preserving-eye-health-in-a-screen-filled-world-30.php *** In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Michal Mehler of Graceful Ease. Michal is a movement instructor who teaches the Paula Method, which deals with the sphincters/ring muscles of the body, including the eyes! Listen to find out what the overlaps between the Paula Method and the Bates Method are, and how you can keep exploring non-invasive approaches towards self-healing and natural vision improvement. [1:30] Michal's story and the Paula Method [3:00] The 2 levels of the Paula Method [4:06] History of the Paula Method [5:00] Examples of external and internal ring muscles / sphincters [6:30] “Chain Reactions” between different body parts and systems [8:10] Following the chain reactions, allowing body to direct the work [9:35] Palming and sensing the body [12:45] Dealing with eye pain & myopia through digestive issues [15:55] People improving their eyesight with the Paula Method and breathing work [17:50] Sphincters / ring muscles in and around the eyes [25:25] Getting back in touch with the body [30:00] The human body is very expressive, if we listen [31:51] Michal's experiment for releasing astigmatism: let your eyes go on a hike [37:41] Michal and Nathan experience Paula Method chain reactions with the tongue, eyebrows, and hands [51:30] Connection between eyes and pelvic floor [54:20] Dr. Bates had trust in his patients [59:11] The Paula Method helped Michal reverse asthma in her 40s [1:03:11] Michal's website is www.gracefulease.com [1:07:58] Combining the Bates Method with the Paula Method [1:09:52] How Michal approaches specific vision problems Michal's website is https://gracefulease.com/ Find the full Naked Eye Podcast archive at https://integraleyesight.com/podcast Check out the Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ and Join the Better Eyesight League at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Rent or Purchase the documentary film Vision 2020: From Eyesight to Insight at https://vision2020movie.com/ Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld introduces you to the 2-dozen speakers featured in the 2022 Association of Vision Educators (AVE) Conference, which went from October 10-16. This will be the sixth conference recap episode, and here are the previous five in case you want to go on further vision adventures: Episode #14 - Boulder, Colorado Episode #19 - Edinburgh, Scotland Episode #27 - Portland, Oregon Episode #35 - Frankfurt, Germany Episode #39 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Nathan's next 6 Month Vision Improvement Program is going from November 2022 to April 2023! https://integraleyesight.com/6month  PALM and COME ALONG to the 2022 AVE CONFERENCE DAY ONE [09:30] Nina Hutchings - The Somatic Sensation of the Eyes (also featured on Better Eyesight Podcast #16 and #38) [15:05] Dr. Jerriann Taber - Memory Brings Vision: How To Use Silhouette Cards (also featured on Better Eyesight Podcast #15 and The Naked Eye Podcast #40) [19:40] Esther Joy van der Werf - Fear Of Sunlight: Is It Valid or Misguided? (co-host of the Better Eyesight Podcast and featured on The Naked Eye Podcast episodes #25 and #42) DAY TWO [25:12] Dr. Lilla Ungvary - Experiences of an Aeromedical Eye Doctor [28:20] Anna Bambridge - Somatic Seeing (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #25) [30:25] Larhken Carroll - Release Your Innate Healing Response  DAY THREE [32:28] Gloria Gina - Turning Your Temporary Clear Flashes Into Permanent Improvement (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #13, #22, and #37 and the Naked Eye Podcast episodes #42 and #61) [37:57] Michal Mehler - How Our Eyes and Breathing are Connected: An Introduction to the Paula Method [40:10] Judith Bolz - Two Eyes, Two Personalities: Connecting Inner Parts for More Clarity with the Help of Hypnosis DAY FOUR [45:45] Aileen Whiteford - From Eyesight To Insight: A Journey of Exploration and Discovery [47:57] Larhken Carroll - Releasing Deep Emotions with Brain Gym [49:11] Marybetts Sinclair - Eye Strain and Upper Body Tension (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #16) DAY FIVE [54:44] Anat Axelrode - Conversing With The Eyes: A Powerful Healing Tool for Eyes and Emotions [58:39] Greg Marsh - Immerse Your Mind in the Outcome You Want with Guided Visualization (also featured on The Naked Eye Podcast episode #24 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #2, #12, #18, and #30) [01:02:17] Claudia Muehlenweg - Eat Right For Your Sight (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #55 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #10 and #23) DAY SIX - NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT DAY [01:04:35] Nathan Oxenfeld - Bates Method During Screen Time [1:08:58] Orit Kruglanski - Bates Method For The Next Generation (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast epidodes #26 and #35 and the Naked Eye Podcast episode #53) [01:11:05] Claudia Muehlenweg - Roll & Relax: FaceTime (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #55 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #10 and #23) [01:13:07] Dr. Marc Grossman - Vision & Relationship: An Integrated Model (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #21) [01:15:15] Dr. Ainhoa de Federico - The Science Behind Natural Vision Improvement (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #20 and #32 and the Naked Eye Podcast episode #46) [01:18:00] Peter Grunwald - Reading Effortlessly: when the arms are getting too short to read fine print (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #41) [01:21:47] Dr. Jacob Liberman - Color Therapy for Natural Vision Improvement (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #56) [01:23:45] AVE Panel moderated by Irena Castle (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #54) DAY SEVEN  [01:25:40] Dr. Ray Gottlieb - Central Fixation: A New Way To Practice (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #62 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #5, #17, and #29) [01:28:00 Kate Keilman - Improve Your Vision Energetically (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #3, #8, #11, and #28) [01:30:00] Peter Grunwald - The Eyes The Windows of the Soul - The Joy of Transforming Long Held Emotional Stories Into Deeply Embodied Spiritual Attributes (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #41) Go to https://naturalvisionteachers.org for more information about the Association of Vision Educators and all the amazing teachers listed above. Go to https://integraleyesight.com for more information about Nathan and Integral Eyesight Improvement. Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dr. Sam Berne about his new book Vital Vision (coming in February 2023), which answers the internet's most commonly asked questions about holistic eye care, including topics like eye floaters, cataracts, diet & nutrition, and more. Dr. Sam's website is https://www.drsamberne.com/ Get your Free Color Lights Gifts on October 4th @ https://integraleyesight.com/colorlightsworld Don't miss Natural Vision Improvement Day on October 15th @ https://integraleyesight.com/nviday Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld shares a few upcoming opportunities to participate in natural vision improvement talks, workshops, and panels this fall and winter, and teaches a 20 minute lesson about why eye exercises alone don't improve vision and how the habit of central fixation does. [0:30] New Bates Method 101 Video on YouTube! Why Eye Exercises Don't Work (And What Does Work) [2:00] Episode 2 of TNEP - Eye Exercises vs. The Bates Method [2:40] Naked Eye Podcast vs. Bates Method 101 YouTube videos [3:15] Central Fixation is what does work! Diffusion (Eccentric Fixation) keeps your vision blurry! [3:47] Color Lights World Project 2022 Events [4:31] Light Therapy & Color Therapy [5:34] Free Zoominar on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 @ 2pm EDT featuring 10 speakers (including me!) [6:09] My Vision Panel with Ainhoa de Federico is on December 1st, 2022 @ 2pm EDT (Preserving Eye Health in a Screen Filled World) [7:51] The other 5 panels in October, November, and December [8:38] Register online at Gabrielle Buresch-Teichmann's website www.color-buresch.at  [9:11] Natural Vision Improvement Day is on Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 6pm EDT [10:08] AVE = Association of Vision Educators  [11:07] Natural Vision Improvement Day features Nathan Oxenfeld, Orit Kruglanski, Claudia Muehlenweg, Dr. Marc Grossman, Ainhoa de Federico, Peter Grunwald, Dr. Jacob Liberman, and an entire AVE Teacher Panel to finish [12:27] Go to www.naturalvisionteachers.org for more info or https://bit.ly/nviday2022   [13:22] New 6 Month Vision Improvement Program group starts this November 2022-April 2023 [13:52] More documentary screenings getting planned for early 2023 [14:18] Rent or Purchase the film (plus 4 extended interviews) www.vision2020movie.com [15:05] Natural Vision Teacher Training Program in development! [17:00] EXERCISE doesn't work. RELAXATION does work. [18:30] Don't take your eyes to the “eye gym”, take them to the “eye spa” [19:50] Dynamic Relaxation is achieving and maintaining relaxation in your eyes and mind as you're using them [20:10]The Fundamental Principle of the Bates Method = Central Fixation [20:40] Palming is more of a passive relaxation (eyes closed) [22:08] Central fixation is more of a dynamic relaxation (eyes open) [22:44] Diffusion is trying to see everything equally clearly all at once [23:00] Central Fixation is seeing best where you are looking [24:12] The important difference between photographic camera and human eye [26:50] Artificial lenses lead to a loss of central fixation [29:05] Central fixation is a good vision habit to maintain in between your other vision practices [30:55] Get a visual demonstration of diffusion vs. central fixation look like in the YouTube video [32:52] Subscribe to my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/nathanoxenfeld   [33:11] Daily Routine video has over 900,000 views- let's get to a million! [34:34] The Better Eyesight Podcast & The Better Eyesight League www.bettereyesightpodcast.com www.patreon.com/bettereyesight  [36:36] Mark your calendars for October 4th, October 15th, and December 1st, 2022!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld is joined by Dr. Ray Gottlieb as they review some key parts of his Bates Fundamentals & Procedures document, which you can download at https://integraleyesight.com/raygottlieb 0:00 - 13:00 - Nathan's Introduction 14:14 - Find the PDF on Ray's website www.raygottlieb.com 14:56 - Dr. Ray Gottlieb's introduction 15:35 - Ray's vision history 16:00 - Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, and Bates in 1970 17:00 - Self-Taught Bates System leads to first clear flash 18:00 - Central Fixation at an optometry meeting 19:00 - Comparing learning eyesight improvement to learning piano 20:00 - On-demand clarity 21:00 - Curiosity and dedication help get through plateaus 23:00 - Using self-massage techniques on face and neck to relax eyes 24:00 - Being patient with the process to fizzle out frustration 26:00 - Any form of relaxation counts 27:00 - Everything in the Bates Method is about relaxing the eyes 28:00 - Story of the Presbyopia Reduction Chart 30:00 - Vision habits showing up in everyday life, practicing all the time 32:00 - Make an appointment with yourself, and show up 33:00 - Palming without the palms, maintaining visualization 34:00 - Become aware, remember to be aware, prolong attention span for the awareness, maintain awareness in demanding situations 37:00 - Blink and Breathe Now! Signs 39:00 - Breathing well changes pH of blood and increases threshold of when fight/flight response takes place 40:30 - Current research backs up Bates' practice of "Dodging" 44:00 - Bates wants us to maintain good vision habits for life 45:00 - Palming Visualization Practices 46:00 - Extending attention span for breathing 47:00 - Five Finger Exercise 51:00 - The Big Squeeze 56:00 - The Light Touch 58:00 - The Alexander Technique 59:00 - Visualizing Letters and Numbers 1:00:00 - Body Posture and Vision 1:02:00 - Love Trust and Gratitude 1:08:00 - Visualizing the Color Black 1:09:00 - Using the Star Charts for Central Fixation 1:16:00 - Convergence and Divergence on the Star Charts 1:18:00 - Building depth perception by touching the tip of a pointer to the center of a star one eye at a time 1:20:00 - Deepening the breath with breathing games 1:25:00 - The Bates Method is about the eye-mind connection, bringing more attention to where you are looking 1:28:00 - What is your #1 tip for getting started? 1:29:00 - Toning and vibration cleans your brain 1:32:00 - Brahmari Pranayama 1:33:00 - Don't try too hard to visualize 1:35:00 - Breathe 100 times, Call for the letters 1:39:00 - Go to https://raygottlieb.com/ for more information

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Gloria Ginn who has been teaching natural vision improvement for over 40 years. Gloria tells us the story of how she improved her own vision, overviews the different levels of vision improvement, recounts the collection of Gary Gunter's talks into her book Free Your Mind to Improve Your Eyesight, explains what a Shifter is and the benefits of using it properly, and provides plenty of powerful vision tips along the way. You can get your own Shifter and learn more about Gloria's work at her website https://www.schoolofbettereyesight.com/ You can also hear her on Episodes 13, 22, and 37 of The Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/  More information at https://integraleyesight.com/  Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld explains why a new episode hasn't dropped in March (hard drive crashed!) and reads recent success stories from two of his vision students instead to provide some inspiration. Watch the replays of Nathan's Palming Parties by searching for "palming party" on YouTube. Listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com Join the Better Eyesight League at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Rent/Buy the Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight documentary film at https://vision2020movie.com Get a copy of Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century at https://integraleyesight.com/shop  Email nathan@integraleyesight.com with feedback or suggestions for future episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast or Bates Method 101 videos on YouTube. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dhruvin Patel who is an optometrist and a founder of Ocushield. His mission is to help eyes thrive in the digital age, so he has created a line of screen filters, glasses, and light bulbs that are designed to block blue light, which has been found to affect circadian rhythms and eye physiology. 1:11 - 10 years of mitigating blue light 1:51 - Dhruvin's story 3:00 - Mom was right! 3:25 - Research Project: blue light's effect on eye physiology and circadian rhythms 3:40 - Blue light causes visual stress in form of headaches, and suppresses melatonin to make it harder to sleep 4:40 - The creation of Ocushield 5:27 - Science-backed blue light filters for smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, blue blocking glasses, and eye healthy lighting 6:30 - Blocking blue light without affecting the other colors 8:10 - Natural blue light vs. Artificial blue light 9:17 - How to mitigate blue light in indoor lighting 9:35 - Kelvins = color temperature lighting… above 5000k is for daytime, not nighttime 10:21 - Oculamp allows you to control the color temperatures 11:40 - Blocking blue light for reading before bed 13:03 - The skin senses light, not just the eyes 14:07 - 30 hours of exposure to screen time (blue light) caused 40% increase in skin inflammation 16:47 - Short term effects of blue light on the eyes 17:39 - The 20:20:20 Rule 18:13 - Long term effects of blue light on the eyes 19:25 - Children's eyes have half the protection to blue light as adult's eyes 20:25 - Blue light and lens health 21:51 - What about night shift workers? 24:08 - The flexibility of our evolutionary biology 25:00 - The 1:1:1 Rule 26:48 - The future of Ocushield 29:09 - Nutrition & Blue Light: Zeaxanthin acts as a blue light absorber in the retina 31:00 - Letting eyes thrive in the digital age 32:19 - Looking ahead: visual stress from virtual reality 33:35 - Go to www.ocushield.com for more information Use Coupon Code “nakedeye” at checkout for 15% off! https://bit.ly/3tKoTW5

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Meir Schneider about his amazing story of going from 1% vision to 70% vision with the help of the Bates Method, bodywork, emotional healing, and more. Not only does Meir overview some powerful principles of natural vision improvement, but he also shares lots of inspiring success stories from his decades of experience in the natural vision world. [0:40] From 1% vision to 70% vision: naturally! [2:22] Jumping on trampolines when filming the Vision 2020 Documentary [4:06] A normal lens vs. Meir's lens after five surgeries [4:26] Meir was born with cataracts, and his kids were too [7:50] Yoga for Your Eyes [8:44] Meir's childhood in Jerusalem & Tel Aviv [11:22] Meir's introduction to eye exercises [15:00] Dr. Bates is the father of natural vision improvement [15:29] Eyes are meant for distance vision [16:25] Two biggest enemies: chair and shoes [16:46] Poor blood flow leads to vision problems [17:31] Cataract surgery vs. stopping cataracts from growing naturally [18:50] Injections for macular degeneration vs. stopping bleeding naturally [19:12] Prevention of eye problems starts with eye exercises as a part of your life [21:11] Tension in your neck starts in your toes [23:10] Vision problems a result of poor blood flow to the visual system [23:55] Emotional connections with vision problems [25:44] Physical diopters, emotional diopters, psychological diopters [26:06] Physical benefits of gazing far into the distance in a pleasurable way [27:11] Poor vision leads to a lot of tension, and tension leads to poor vision [28:06] Do not strain to see! The power of acceptance [30:50] Stretch to loosen the fingers, wrists, neck, shoulders [31:40] Try walking backwards to activate muscles differently [33:05] We become so stiff in life, and don't even feel it [33:46] Vision is a full-body kinesthetic experience [34:15] An interesting story about treating glaucoma naturally [38:45] Sunning to reduce eye pressure naturally [39:09] An interesting story about increasing eye pressure when it is too low [42:32] An interesting story about macular pucker [44:44] Function leads to structure, thought leads to function [45:17] Adapt to the sun [46:26] Adapt to the dark [47:07] Look at small details [47:30] Look into the distance [47:45] Expand your peripheral vision [49:25] An interesting story about a stroke of the optic nerve [50:27] Increase circulation to the eyes and brain through a variety of daily movements [51:08] The difference between muscle strength and muscle tone [53:00] Wearing glasses is like eating McDonalds [53:38] An interesting story about Meir's partner's vision improvement [55:50] Don't fight with your glasses, use reduced strength lenses [56:56] Any improvement in vision is a big deal [58:35] Vision improvement is a lifelong process [58:55] Meir's Six Day Workshop in San Francisco on February 10-15, 2022 Call 415 665 9574 or Email officemanager@self-healing.org Meir's website: https://self-healing.org/ Nathan's website: https://integraleyesight.com/ Subscribe to The Naked Eye Podcast & The Better Eyesight Podcast https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ Join the Better Eyesight League: https://patreon.com/bettereyesight/ Thank you and have a relaxing day!

You're invited to my Palming Party! Since this Palming Party happened on the Winter Solstice, we will be reflecting back on all 12 months of 2021, and project ahead into the 12 months of 2022. After about 30 minutes of palming together, Nathan answers some questions from the audience at the end of the Palming Party, which you can view on YouTube. Stay tuned for the quarterly Palming Parties on the equinoxes and solstices! https://youtube.com/nathanoxenfeld https://integraleyesight.com

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Dr. Jacob Liberman O.D., Ph.D. about his Spectral Receptivity System (SRSIII) and his unique approach to color therapy, among many other deep topics. [1:00] Nathan's introduction to Dr. Jacob Liberman [3:33] Jacob's instantaneous vision improvement in 1976 [5:10] What is the Source of our Seeing? (Not the eyes, not the mind) [6:10] ~90% of disease is either directly caused by or contributed to by STRESS [7:10] Stress is a symptom of an “experiential allergy” [9:10] When reality doesn't match mentality [10:10] Effortless vision is about seeing vs. looking [11:10] A vision improvement story of one of Jacob's clients using the SRSIII [14:10] Vision improves without “doing anything” [16:10] The emotional/psychological connections with vision [18:10] The placebo effect: getting something from nothing [20:10] The beauty of the Bates Method: Swinging, Sunning, Palming, Visualizing Blackness/Nothingness [21:10] Open Focus = Open-Eyed Meditation [24:55] The Spectral Receptivity System III [26:10] The frequency of wellness in the universe is expansion and contraction [27:10] Thinking, Trying, Doing, stops the breath [29:10] Clear Flashes [30:10] Jacob explains his color protocol [35:10] The part of you that never sleeps [37:10] The answers are within [41:00] Palming helps us achieve neutrality and non-discernibility [42:00] Non-material thoughts become material reality [46:10] Noticing vs. Doing [48:00] Life is an energetic, vibrational experience [49:10] Color works on the subtlest levels of consciousness [51:10] Accept full spectrum of color, accept full spectrum of life [53:10] We are natural beings that cannot escape the light [54:10] Light is invisible, yet it dictates every aspect of your physiology [55:10] Circadian rhythms dictate our wellness [57:10] Luminous Life means we are guided by light all the time [1:00:00] The fire of passion, purpose, and stream of consciousness [1:01:00] Natural vision improvement humbles us [1:02:10] Difference between SRSIII and other colored lenses [1:05:10] Where to get the SRSIII and more information [1:06:10] The new generation of natural vision improvement Go to https://jacobliberman.org/ for more information about the SRSIII and more. Subscribe to The Naked Eye Podcast or go to https://integraleyesight.com/podcast for more episodes. Thank you.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Claudia Muehlenweg who is also a Certified Bates Method Teacher! They discuss the role of relaxation in the vision healing journey, and various physical, mental, and emotional ways to achieve relaxation of the eyes, mind, and body. Follow Claudia on Instagram @holisticvisioncoach Subscribe to Claudia's YouTube Channel  @Claudia Muehlenweg - Holistic Vision  Claudia's Website: https://myholisticvision.com/ Nathan's Website: https://integraleyesight.com/

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Irena Castle about her brand new invention called Overbound Eyesight Trainer and how it can help us achieve more "360º Vision" through peripheral stimulation. This exciting new device utilizes selective vision obstruction to block the central vision, which allows the user to activate their peripheral vision. The implications of this can not only help athletes improve their performance, but it can also help anyone improve their overall visual performance in everyday life.  ***PRODUCTION UPDATE*** The kickstarter campaign has ended and the produced has officially launched! Get your pair today: https://bit.ly/3yyPCoE For more information, visit Irena's website https://overboundathletics.com/ or Nathan's website https://integraleyesight.com/ Make sure you subscribe to The Naked Eye Podcast & The Better Eyesight Podcast https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ [0:11] Welcome! Why are you wearing a post-it note? [1:02] The Melissa Patch: Visual Obstruction [2:41] Irena Castle, Creator of Overbound Eyesight Trainer [5:15] Kickstarter Campaign Goes Until October 24th, 2021 https://bit.ly/eyesight-trainer [6:44] Integral Eyesight Improvement Updates [9:05] Beginning of the interview [9:50] How Irena discovered natural vision development [12:43] Applying sports vision training for young and collegiate athletes [14:02] Applying relaxation to sports vision training [15:00] What does the Overbound Eyesight Trainer look like? [16:43] The purpose is to expand and stimulate peripheral vision [17:30] What is 360º vision? [19:30] Central Vision vs. Peripheral Vision [21:31] Cones vs. Rods [22:08] Do you have sleepy rods? Wake up your periphery! [23:21] Rods see movement, rods see in the dark [24:00] Expand your periphery and “see in 360” [25:00] Wave your hands to stimulate your rods [27:00] Periphery helps with reading, walking, driving [28:50] Design of Overbound Eyesight Trainer Glasses [34:55] Try blocking your own central vision with 4 fingers [36:20] Near Periphery, Middle Periphery, and Far Periphery [39:00] The Kickstarter Campaign is Live! [43:41] Using Eyesight Trainer Glasses as part of Bates Method [45:12] Won't these training glasses fall off while playing sports? [46:41] First line extension: Nose Card Holder [48:46] What is a nose card / field divider? [49:31] What is the Overbound Athletic Vision Program? [52:03] General Program & Specific Sport Programs [53:39] Blending the Bates Method with Sports Vision Training [55:33] Does this work with young athletes? [58:59] Activating night vision and adapting to dark environments [1:01:14] Go to www.overboundathletics.com for more information [1:03:38] See and Feel Victorious!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, interviews Orit Kruglanski about her new children's book "I See Clearly", which is the first of its kind! Hear how Orit improved her own vision naturally and how she has wonderfully crafted this new book as a way to share the Bates Method with kids and hopefully decrease the myopia epidemic in future generations. You can purchase her new book at https://iseeclearly.org/ and you can learn more about Orit at https://oritojos.com/ Nathan and Orit read the August 1921 edition of Better Eyesight, which is also focused on children's vision, which you can listen to at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ or at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Nathan and his colleague Barry Auchettl created the Computer Eyes Program more specifically for schoolchildren or for parents or teachers who are interested in teaching the Bates Method to younger people. http://computereyesprogram.com/ Nathan and Barry also co-produced the Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight Documentary, which can be rented or purchased at https://vision2020movie.com/ Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld announces his relocation to Burlington, Vermont and reflects on the Asheville chapter of Integral Eyesight Improvement's origin story. This tale spans a decade from 2011 to 2021, and includes stops at spiritual ashrams, Central American crater lakes, various North Carolinian cities, down under in New Zealand and Australia, and now continues on in Vermont, USA. After about 10 years in North Carolina, Integral Eyesight Improvement will now be based in Vermont. The cross-country move caused a slight pause in Nathan's involvement with the vision practice, and for that he apologizes to anyone who has reached out and has yet to receive a response. He appreciates your patience during this time of transition. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes in the second half of the year. Please email info@integraleyesight.com with any questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast. Please also listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast at www.bettereyesightpodcast.com Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, interviews Dr. Amy Novotny who is the creator of the PABR Method and founder of the PABR institute. PABR stands for Pain, Awareness, Breath, Relief. Dr. Amy helps people gain more control over their own nervous system through application of unique breathing practices and body awareness techniques. Specifically, these practices and techniques are designed to help switch from the sympathetic state into the parasympathetic state, which can have profound benefits for the mind, body, and eyes. You can learn more about Dr. Amy Novotny's PABR Method at https://pabrinstitute.com/ You can learn more about Nathan Oxenfeld's Integral Eyesight Improvement method at https://integraleyesight.com/ Listen to more episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast at https://integraleyesight.com/podcast/ Listen to episodes of The Better Eyesight Podcast at https://www.bettereyesightpodcast.com/ Watch the Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight documentary at https://vision2020movie.com/ Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Gayle Maree and Allan Herring, the founders of 6 Dimensions of Healing and the hosts of the Virtual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival happening March 21-30, 2021. Click Here to Register for the Virtual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival Online: https://virtualmindbodyspiritfestival.idevaffiliate.com/119.html  Gayle and Allan walk us through the 6 Dimensions of Healing (Physical, Mental, Emotional/Spiritual, Vibration, Intention, Attitude) and how to utilize them in your self-healing process. The Virtual Mind, Body & Spirit Festival features about 30 practitioners over 10 days of celebrating holistic health and wellness. As the end of the pandemic nears, we all find ourselves at a fork in the road. We have a choice whether to go back to the way things were before, or we can step into a new version of ourselves and our lives. This virtual festival is designed to help facilitate you moving forward into more growth. Attend Nathan's natural vision improvement workshop as part of the festival on Friday, March 26th, 2021. https://virtualmindbodyspiritfestival.idevaffiliate.com/119.html COLOR WEEK is happening March 13th - 20th, 2021. COLOR WEEK is a daily experience with COLOR LIGHTS world project . Let's share our love for COLOR. We want to see your pictures, thoughts, feelings about the colors. Post with #colorweek2021 on your social media accounts. March 13 = RED March 14 = ORANGE March 15 = YELLOW March 16 = GREEN March 17 = TURQUOISE March 18 = BLUE March 19 = VIOLET March 20 = MAGENTA More info at https://color-buresch.at/ Utilizing Light & Color for Natural Vision Improvement Workshop Sunday, March 21, 2021 Sign up online: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpde-vrDIiGNPleGvtmcg4J8XF-LtuJaMc Did you miss the Global Vision Summit in February? You can still get replays of all 30 speakers. https://go.hotmart.com/H47080840L 

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Bill Parravano, also known as "the knee pain guru" about pain and how to work with it, the mental and emotional connection with pain, the difference between fear and pain, and much more! Learn more at https://thekneepainguru.com/ or https://thecomellafoundation.org/ Listen to the February 1921 episode of The Better Eyesight Podcast, which is also all about pain - https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/february1921 Attend the Global Vision Summit from February 16-19, 2021, concluding with the screening of our documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight on February 20th - https://linktr.ee/integraleyesight Attend Nathan's workshop "Utilizing Light and Color for Natural Vision Improvement" as part of the Color Lights World Project on February 23rd @ 12pm EST - https://integraleyesight.com/colorlightsworld Attend the free screening of Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight plus a panel discussion as part of the Bates Association of Vision Educators event on February 26th @ 10 am EST - https://linktr.ee/integraleyesight More information at https://www.integraleyesight.com/ Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, speaks about the importance of a morning routine and invites you to follow along with his guided routine consisting of chanting, breathing, and meditating. The actual follow-along morning meditation routine begins at 16:00 if you want to skip ahead to that experience. The first 16 minutes are spent explaining the mechanics and the purposes of the chants and pranayamas. 1) Opening Chants and Centering 2) Pranayamas - Kapalabhati (Breath of Fire) & Nadi Suddhi (Alternate Nostril Breath) 3) Silent Meditation 4) Closing Chants and Gratitude If you spend 1 minute in each steps, this morning routine only takes 4 minutes. If you extend the pranayamas and the silent meditation time, you can go for longer. Or, you can follow this with more Yoga practices or more Bates Method practices. Check out the Insight Timer app for more help with learning meditation or structuring your own daily routine at home. More information at https://integraleyesight.com/ Watch Nathan's documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight at https://vision2020movie.com/

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld speaks with Gabrielle Buresch-Teichmann about the healing potentials of color and light, and how certain color and light therapies can boost the immune system, lift the mood in cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder, and even improve vision and perception. In closing out the year 2020, Gabrielle is spearheading a new endeavor called the COLOR LIGHTS World Project. She has assembled an international team of color and light experts that will be presenting their individual webinars each month in 2021 - but it all starts this month with two free "gifts to the world" on December 12th and December 19th, 2020. Go to https://integraleyesight.com/colorlightsworld to register for one or both of these free webinars or to get more information. Gabrielle's website - https://color-buresch.at Nathan's website - https://integraleyesight.com Listen to all the episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast at https://integraleyesight.com/podcast Watch Nathan's new documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight at https://vision2020movie.com Join Nathan's next 6 Month Vision Improvement Group starting in January, 2021 - https://integraleyesight.com/6month Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld chats with Dr. Ainhoa de Federico, who is a professor of sociology at the University of Toulouse in France. Ainhoa experienced natural vision improvement on three different occasions throughout her life, which ultimately motivated her to become a natural vision trainer. She conducts research about natural vision improvement at the university, offers classes locally and online, and is spearheading the new Visionary Children Project starting in Oaxaca, Mexico this month. This groundbreaking project is bringing the gift of natural vision improvement and holistic eye care to communities in rural areas of Mexico. Ainhoa will also be hosting a holistic vision forum soon, so keep your eyes peeled for that! Ainhoa's website - https://volveraverclaro.com/ Nathan's website - https://integraleyesight.com/ More episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast - https://integraleyesight.com/podcast Check out the Better Eyesight Podcast - https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ Watch the new documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight - https://vision2020movie.com/ Thank you!

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld is the guest on Dr. Michael Fortini's new show called How Are You Healing? Listen in on their conversation to hear Nathan share more of his personal story as well as some important natural vision improvement tips. Before the interview, Nathan provides an update on this month's successful Holistic Vision Summit and worldwide premier of his new documentary Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight, which is now available to rent or buy! Go to www.integraleyesight.com/hvs to get the replay of the 2020 Holistic Vision Summit, which includes the world premier of Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight. Or go to www.vision2020movie.com to rent or purchase our new documentary about natural vision improvement. Go to www.wncholisticcenter.com/podcasts for more information about the How Are You Healing? Podcast and the WNC Holistic Center here in Asheville, North Carolina. You can also watch the video version of this interview on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6kj-sNA9KFo Thank you for listening and thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld is joined by J. Brown to discuss the similarities between Yoga and the Bates Method. J. Brown is a world-renowned yoga teacher based in Pennsylvania and host of the Yoga Talks Podcast. With both their backgrounds in yoga and their shared curiosity about natural vision improvement, J. and Nathan had an enlightening conversation that covered topics ranging from the negative side effects of wearing glasses, the importance of spending time outdoors with the naked eye, the benefits of taking more gentle and subtle approaches to yoga and vision training, the role of intuition and the third eye, the difference between controlling your vision and finding power in your vision, the limiting and liberating aspects of beliefs, finding the right amount of healthy skepticism and questioning, the power of visualization, and much more! Check out J. Brown's podcast Yoga Talks and visit his website www.jbrownyoga.com to read his inspiring blog. Go to www.integraleyesight.com/hvs for more information about the 2020 Holistic Vision Summit on Thursday, October 8th, including the world premier of Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight. Thank you for listening and thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld is joined by Victor Mifsud, the creator of the documentary film My Neuroplastic Adventure, which is now available on iTunes! Victor was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of 9, which eventually led him on an enlightening journey to explore alternative approaches to eye care and self-healing. Nathan and Victor chat about the self-healing potential of the eyes and brain through neuroplasticity, the emotional and psychological connections with various vision issues, the impressive healing power of light, the influence of electromagnetic frequencies on the eyes and brain, the effects of blue light and screen time on visual development, the exciting area of medicine exploring the use of peptides, and more... For more information on Victor, go to http://selfoptimized.io or follow @blindbiohacker on Instagram. To listen to more episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast, go to https://integraleyesight.com/podcast To listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast, go to https://bettereyesightpodcast.com Thank you!

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld is joined by Esther Joy van der Werf to celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of starting the Better Eyesight Podcast, which is their new podcast that reads Dr. Bates' monthly publications from exactly 100 years ago. Dr. William Bates published Better Eyesight every month from 1919 to 1930, so Nathan and Esther (and many other natural vision teachers) will be releasing monthly podcasts for a total of 11 years! After chatting with Esther, Nathan reads the article titled "The Mission of Better Eyesight", (starting at 11:15) which was originally published by Dr. Bates in the July 1920 edition of Better Eyesight. After he reads the article, Nathan is joined by guest teacher Gloria Ginn to discuss the article. You can listen to the rest of the episode, and all the previous episodes of the Better Eyesight Podcast, at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com You can join the Better Eyesight League for even more perks like full episodes, PDFs, monthly meet-ups, and vision coaching sessions at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Nathan's website - https://integraleyesight.com Esther's website - https://visionsofjoy.org Gloria's website - https://www.schoolofbettereyesight.com Thank you!

In this episode of The Naked Eye Podcast, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Mark Warren about his vision healing journey. They discuss the similarities and differences between cameras and human eyes, the importance of our depth perception, the role of our peripheral vision, and lots more. You can learn more about Mark Warren at https://myopiaismental.com/ You can learn more about Nathan at https://integraleyesight.com/ You can listen to the previous episodes of The Naked Eye Podcast at https://integraleyesight.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! Music by Audionautix.

In Episode 40 of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews his vision teacher, Dr. Jerriann J. Taber Ph.D. about The Rapid Healing Technique, which is a method of clearing emotions and addressing underlying root causes of vision problems. Dr. Taber is leading an introductory workshop that teaches how to do the Rapid Healing Technique on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern. Go to https://www.integraleyesight.com/rht to sign up! The first 18 people will get a paperback copy of Dr. Taber's book, The Rapid Healing Technique, and everyone after that will get the eBook version to accompany the workshop. The Rapid Healing Technique is also taught in Nathan's upcoming 6 Month Vision Improvement Program... go to https://www.integraleyesight.com/6month for more information. To learn more about Dr. Taber, visit her website at https://www.eyerobics.net/ Thank you, and make sure you subscribe to The Naked Eye Podcast in your favorite podcast listening app! Music by Audionautix.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recaps his recent trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina to attend the first Latin American Holistic Vision Conference in February, 2020. If you're feeling cooped up because of the COVID-19 Quarantine, then palm your eyes and come along for a journey to South America! To attend an upcoming free Vision Tune-Up Tuesday on YouTube Live, go to https://www.integraleyesight.com/live For more about the new children's vision program called Computer Eyes, go to https://integraleyesight.com/computereyes For more about the new vision documentary called Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight, go to https://www.gofundme.com/2020movie To listen to the Better Eyesight Podcast, go to https://www.bettereyesightpodcast.com  For more information go to https://www.integraleyesight.com Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld explores how natural vision is a survival skill that can help in dire times, like we are seeing right now with the global Coronavirus pandemic. The Bates Method of natural vision improvement teaches you how to improve the overall health of your eyes holistically, which can lead to clearer vision naturally and thus decreased dependency on artificial lenses, glasses, and contacts. Countries around the world are shutting down, and closing "non-essential" businesses. In some places, that includes eye doctors. What are you going to do if your glasses break while in quarantine? What if you're not able to reorder more contact lenses and you run out? How will you function in your everyday life? That's where the Bates Method comes in. By learning simple relaxation techniques and implementing vision enhancing practices, you can learn how to see clearly with just your naked eyes and no longer worry about depending on visual crutches anymore. Nathan also points out the synchronicity of Dr. Bates publishing an article in the March 1920 Better Eyesight Magazine called "Influenza - A Quick Cure". Listen to The Better Eyesight Podcast to hear the full article! Also, just last month Nathan released Episode 37 of The Naked Eye Podcast called "How Your Worldview & Self Image Can Influence Your Eyesight". Little did he know that a few weeks later the entire human population on the planet would be going through a major worldview shift in a very short amount of time. Listen to The Naked Eye Podcast to learn more. Finally, Nathan also invites you to practice seeing beyond this current health crisis and clarify your vision of your future. There are so many unknowns right now that can be quite unsettling. If your future looks fuzzy, spend some time palming your eyes and visualizing a clearer version of what you'd like to see in the coming months and years ahead. More information can be found at https://www.integraleyesight.com/ Search for The Naked Eye Podcast & Better Eyesight Podcast on your favorite podcast listening app, or go to https://www.integraleyesight.com/podcasts Support Nathan's documentary coming out this year! Vision 2020: From Eyesight to Insight https://www.gofundme.com/2020movie Make a donation to Integral Eyesight Improvement LLC to support the continued creation of high quality videos and podcasts about holistic eye care and natural vision improvement - https://paypal.me/integraleyesight May all beings everywhere be happy, healthy, and free from suffering. Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this episode.

"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld discusses the deeper connections between your worldview, your self-image, and your vision. Holistic eye care is all about expanding your definition of "vision" and including more factors in what vision can mean to you beyond just eyesight. It is also about investigating the non-physical factors that have shaped your vision in the past and continue to shape your vision today. This list on non-physical factors affecting your vision can be quite long, but today we are honing in on two in particular: worldview and self-image. Your worldview is how you think, feel, believe, and perceive the world outside of yourself. Your self-image is how you think, feel, believe, and perceive yourself and how you fit into the world. Your worldview and your self-image are formed through a combination of personal experiences and from what you take on from external sources. Sometimes we feel stuck in a certain worldview or self-image. Likewise, we can also feel stuck in a certain way of seeing. However, by becoming more flexible with these changeable non-physical factors like your worldview and self-image, you create the possibility of making a positive change with your physical eyesight. This episode was recorded from Buenos Aires, Argentina as Nathan prepares to attend the first Latin American Holistic Vision Conference.  www.integraleyesight.com www.bettereyesightpodcast.com www.naturalvisionteachers.com www.gofundme.com/2020movie

Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld offers monthly Vision Halls for his private vision students as perk of enrolling in one of his online programs or attending one of his live events. This is an excerpt from the special Winter Solstice Meditation taught on December 21st, 2019. To access the second half of this video, to access the entire Vision Hall Archive, and access all future monthly Vision Halls throughout 2020 and beyond, please go to https://www.integraleyesight.com to learn more about becoming one of Nathan's vision students. Winter Solstice Meditation - December 21st, 2019 -Embracing the balance between light and dark... -The potential healing properties of darkness... Guided palming visualization... -Reflecting on the lowlights and highlights of the last decade 2010-2019... -Looking ahead to 20/20 vision in 2020 and beyond... -Q&A Please visit https://www.integraleyesight.com for more information. Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recaps his recent three week trip through Europe to attend the International Light Association Conference in Pula, Croatia followed by the International Holistic Vision Conference near Frankfurt, Germany. Both of the conferences were filled with amazing speakers by leaders in the fields of light therapy and vision therapy. Listen along as Nathan gives you a glimpse inside what gets explored at these eye-opening gatherings. Right after returning to America, Nathan led a 4 Day Eyesight & Insight Immersion Retreat near Asheville, North Carolina, which he also shares a bit about.  Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this episode.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld teaches you a strategy to reduce stress, anxiety, and worry, and increase relaxation, clarity, and focus. This breathing technique, often called "Box Breathing" involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, and repeating. With practice, the number of seconds can be gradually increased to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc. It is recommended to do this breathing practice while sitting down or lying down in a safe and comfortable place. As a yoga teacher, Nathan utilizes breathing practices and yogic pranayamas on a regular basis to manage stress - even when it is good stress. This is a fast and simple way to switch from the sympathetic "fight, flight, freeze" nervous system to the parasympathetic "rest, digest, relax" nervous system. AWESOME STUFF COMING UP: Vision 2020: From Eyesight To Insight Documentary - https://www.gofundme.com/2020movie International Light Association Conference in Pula, Croatia - https://www.international-light-association.org/ International Holistic Vision Conference in Frankfurt, Germany - https://ikgs2019.de/en/  Eyesight & Insight Immersion Retreat in Asheville October 17th to 20th - https://integraleyesight.com/avlretreat/ Personal Vision Retreats at Integral Eyesight Improvement Center in Asheville - coming soon! Better Eyesight Podcast – https://bettereyesightpodcast.com/ Support The Naked Eye Podcast – https://pod.fan/tnep Computer Eyes Program - coming soon! Next 6 Month Vision Improvement Program November to April 2020 - https://integraleyesight.com/6month/ Association of Vision Educators Conference near NYC in Fall 2020 – public day / livestream Teacher Training in 2020 or 2021 - stay tuned! Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this episode.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld sits down for a conversation with Barry Auchettl. Barry Auchettl is the founder of Eye Power, the creator of Conversations The Game, and the facilitator of Life Vision Mentoring. He is based in the Gold Coast, Australia and joined Nathan for a week of filming on the West Coast of USA for the new Vision 2020 Documentary. All of these topics and more are covered in their chat, so have a listen! Visit https://www.integraleyesight.com for more information about The Naked Eye Podcast and Integral Eyesight Improvement LLC. Visit https://www.barryau.com for more information about Barry Auchettl, Eye Power, Conversations, and Life Vision Mentoring. Visit https://www.gofundme.com/2020movie for more information about the Vision 2020 Documentary where you can donate to support the project and share the page with your friends and family. Donations for the documentary can also be sent via PayPal at https://paypal.me/integraleyesight Thank you!