Podcasts about Bates method

It saddens me to share the news that our friend Esther Joy van der Werf passed away earlier this month, March 2025. I recorded a special episode remembering Esther, and also compiled some photos from over the years at https://integraleyesight.com/esther She was taken too soon, but her legacy is large and her impact is enormous. She will live on in these Better Eyesight Podcast episodes. We will continue carrying on the Bates Method flame per Esther's request and keep the show going, so stay tuned for new episodes on the 1st of each month until 2030. Thank you to everyone who has listened to our show so far. Let's keep remembering Esther's teachings together! -Nathan

Some studies have shown that bromelain and other fruit enzymes can help reduce eye floaters. One study found that taking a mixed fruit enzyme supplement for three months led to a 55–70% disappearance of floaters. So... is it worth trying?    This is a Biohacking Reviews episode. We review; products, supplements, health tech, practices... whatever is new and whatever we've been trying.  THIS REVIEW SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers  Magnesium Breakthrough contains seven different forms of magnesium, each playing a unique role in your body. From improving sleep quality to enhancing brain function, and from boosting metabolism to balancing stress response, magnesium is involved in over 600 biochemical reactions. An epic supplement! Just go to  bioptimizers.com/zestology and use code ZESTOLOGY10 for 10% off. In the UK? Use the same discount code at https://bioptimizers.co.uk/. Today on the podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld is back after his appearance on the main podcast earlier this week.  Nathan Oxenfeld, the founder of Integral Eyesight Improvement LLC, combines the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Emotional Work, Diet & Nutrition, Follow Nathan Oxenfeld on Instagram. DISCLAIMER: Everything on this podcast is provided for information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Always consult your health professional before changing your regime.

Today on the podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld. We investigate why biohackers find it so tough to hack their eyesight. Also today... "Could the screen in front of you be the key to BETTER vision?" "Top 7 eye supplements you NEED to know in 2025!” "Is an eco-community the secret to 20/20 vision?" Nathan Oxenfeld, the founder of Integral Eyesight Improvement LLC, combines the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Emotional Work, Diet & Nutrition. Follow Nathan Oxenfeld on Instagram.  Join 30k+ weekly biohackers who receive the latest tech + techniques + reviews + insider biohacking news by signing up for the weekly newsletter here.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Magnesium Breakthrough by BIOptimizers  Magnesium Breakthrough contains seven different forms of magnesium, each playing a unique role in your body. From improving sleep quality to enhancing brain function, and from boosting metabolism to balancing stress response, magnesium is involved in over 600 biochemical reactions. An epic supplement! Just go to  bioptimizers.com/zestology and use code ZESTOLOGY10 for 10% off. In the UK? Use the same discount code at https://bioptimizers.co.uk/.  

In this episode of The Human Upgrade, vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg and strength coach Mark Bell join Dave Asprey to explore the intersection of natural vision improvement and physical performance. Claudia shares her expertise in the Bates Method and techniques like palming, which help restore clarity and reduce eye strain. Mark Bell highlights how physical training and focus can enhance not only strength but also vision, showing the deep connection between the body and mind. Check out the Full Episodes here: Claudia Muehlenweg: https://youtu.be/SpO6k9Ofh2EDave Mark Bell: https://youtu.be/GV2KnL0wW9MSponsors: Puori | Visit https://puori.com/dave and use code DAVE for 20% storewide. Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. Resources: Naturally Clear Vision | Claudia Muehlenweg: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticVisionCoach Mark Bell's Instagram: @marksmellybell Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey's Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/ Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ Timestamps and Highlights: 00:00:01 — Introduction by Dave Asprey 00:01:02 — Claudia Muehlenweg's Introduction 00:03:30 — Palming and Its Benefits 00:06:15 — The Role of Eye Movement in Vision Health 00:09:25 — Mark Bell's Approach to Physical Training and Vision 00:12:45 — Sunlight and Vision 00:18:35 — Vision Improvement Techniques for Daily Life 00:22:50 — Vision and Fitness Synergy with Mark Bell See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the TAO-Living Podcast, Dr Lou welcomes Nathan Oxenfeld, an expert in natural vision improvement through the Bates Vision Method. Nathan shares his personal journey of healing his own vision after years of relying on glasses and contacts. The conversation delves into the concept of self-healing and the importance of addressing the root causes of vision issues rather than just treating the symptoms. Nathan emphasizes the mind-body connection in vision improvement, highlighting the role of emotional and psychological factors in visual health. He discusses the impact of fear and tension on eye muscles and how addressing these internal issues can lead to significant improvements in vision. Dr. Lou and Nathan explore the misconception that vision deterioration is inevitable with age, challenging the traditional belief that vision can only be corrected through external aids like glasses or surgery. They discuss the importance of integrating the physical and mental aspects of vision improvement, emphasizing the power of inner work and visualization techniques in enhancing eyesight. Through a personal anecdote, Nathan illustrates the transformative effects of addressing deep-seated fears and tensions through visualization exercises. The episode concludes with a reminder of the rapid healing potential when individuals confront and process internal barriers to vision improvement. Listeners are encouraged to consider the holistic approach to vision care presented by Nathan, which focuses on integrating physical exercises with inner reflection and emotional healing to achieve lasting results in visual health. The episode serves as a reminder that true healing comes from within and that by embracing the inner journey, individuals can unlock their full potential for clear and vibrant vision. Introduction to Nathan Oxenfeld: (00:00:00-00:01:30) Discussion on Nathan's Journey to Natural Vision Improvement: (00:01:44-00:05:210)  Challenging the Traditional Healthcare Model: (00:05:21-00:06:08) Nathan's Personal Journey with Vision Issues: (00:06:08-00:10:05) Understanding the Bates Method and Vision Improvement: (00:10:05-00:13:57) The Mind-Body Connection in Vision Improvement: (00:14:28-00:16:05) The Importance of Internal Work in Vision Improvement: (00:16:05-00:17:56) Integration and Resolution in Healing: (00:17:57-00:19:36) The Impact of Fear on Vision and Healing: (00:19:54-00:21:57) The Role of Inner Vision and Imagination in Healing: (00:22:29-00:25:27) The Power of Closing Eyes for Inner Work: (00:25:33-00:27:56) The Transformation through Inner Vision Work: (00:28:08-00:31:01) The Quick Healing Experience of Facing Fears: (00:31:09-00:33:41) The Rapid Healing Potential with Inner Work: (00:33:57-00:37:48) The Story of Overcoming Fear and Gaining Clarity: (00:37:57-00:46:51) Contact Nathan Oxenfeld here https://integraleyesight.com/  Lou Corleto's Website https://www.loucorleto.com/    Subscribe and Share: Don't forget to subscribe to the TAO-Living Podcast to stay updated on the latest episodes. Share this episode with friends and family who are seeking to improve and heal their vision naturally. Abundant Blessings!

Can you improve your vision and throw out your glasses, even after age 40? Airline Pilot David Sandstrom and Natural Vision coach Carl Vigilante say absolutely! Learn how they used Natural Vision Improvement techniques like the Bates Method to go from failing eyesight to crystal clear 20/20 vision in their 60s. They'll share exactly what worked for them. For complete show notes visit my website https://www.davidsandstrom.com/134 3:07 Bates Method for Improving Eyesight and Reducing Stress. 12:05 How the Bates Method works 18:33 The Bates Method demonstrated 26:44 Eye movement and focus techniques.   David's Book The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Carl's website: relearntosee.com

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

 Nathan Oxenfeld is a natural vision improvement teacher who uses the Bates Method, breathwork, meditation, yoga, and nutrition to help people reverse vision loss. In this conversation with Nathan we discuss:The connection between good vision and relaxationDr. William H Bates and the Bates MethodHow Nathan reversed his own myopia and achieved "perfect" vision againWhy our work and home environments are hurting our eyesThe dangers of sunglasses...and more!You can learn more about Nathan at his website or by listening to his podcasts.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.net.Music by Chris Merenda

We're back with our resident death ambassador, Holland, this week to discuss the odd, messy, and overall just wild case of William H. Bates. First he disappears, then he reappears, then he takes a left turn with his career in "eyes." Buckle in as we jump around from North Dakota to TikTok diet influencers to truck nuts on a Saturn, because it's weird and we'd like to talk about it.  Come follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter!  Visit our website! Send us a heart fart!  Sources:  Mental Floss The Mother Source on William H. Bates, the Bates Method, and Benarr Macfadden The American Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 8 on Google Books  Lansing State Journal article on the will probate of William Bates Inner Blindness, a website dedicated to curing bad eyesight The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, Volume 24 The New York Times article on Dr. Bates from 1931 Daytonian in Manhattan architecture blog Annals of Ophthalmology, Volume 9 Reddit Sixty-Second Annual Report of the New York Infirmary for Women and Children Amulet Films

In today's episode we discuss three separate cases of prominent citizens from the turn of the 20th Century that suddenly disappeared only to, possibly, reappear years later.  The first is William Cantelo, a British inventor and pub owner that vanished while developing a machine gun only to possibly reappear as an American inventor with the same idea.  The second is Dr. William Bates, a noted surgeon and ophthalmologist that vanished leaving his wife heartbroken, only to reappear years later as if nothing had happened and no real memory of the event.  The third is physicist Ettore Majorana, who vanished in 1938 after working on the discovery of the neutron.  He is thought to have possibly resurfaced years later in Venezuela under an assumed name.       

Of all of our 5 senses, our vision plays the biggest role in our experience of life. We all know that our vision gradually decreases as we age. But what if we're wrong about that? That'd be cool to know. Today we're going to talk about an unusual theory and method for seeing better without glasses. Whether you want to invest the time and effort to try out the method for yourself or not, it's useful to know that you have options. Free 16 minute Mini Course: 6 Thoughts People Who Consistently Rock Their Health Choices Think:https://healthcourage.ck.page/miniClaudia Muehlenweg - holistic vision teacher:https://www.myholisticvision.com/ BOOK: The Bates Method https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-cure-of-imperfect-sight-by-treatment-without-glasses_william-h-bates/252075/item/4684970/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr459wMfGcazWd-P-tsjmL8WqD3oSwSQg8zQuPDDd25TQ-4Lg6CeRmIaAvR9EALw_wcB#idiq=4684970&edition=1461945Description of the Bates Method and Dr. Bates: https://www.myholisticvision.com/bates-method/C60 antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3816026/

Social anxiety is a learned behavior. If social anxiety can be learned, it can be unlearned. In this episode, I'm talking with Transformation Coach Lee Valley. Lee helps people get more comfortable in their skin so they can perform better at anything that matters to them. 6:08 Children start out believing they're great artists 11:53 Lee's traffic light system 22:40 Bates Method natural vision improvement 27:21 Lee works with tennis athletes 46:13 Circumstances are less important than being comfortable in your own skin 57:35 We are diamonds covered in poop 1:04:28 Taking every thought captive David's Book: The Christian's Guide to Holistic Health Lee's website: Shifthappens.global Bates Method Natural Vision Improvement: Better Vision Without Glasses

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!

IN THIS “BEST OF” EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… natural vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg explains how you can take better care of your eyes and improve your vision. Her work is based in the Bates Method. She focuses on finding the root cause of blurry vision instead of using symptomatic treatments like glasses, contacts or surgery that actually can make eyesight worse in the long term.For nearly 15 years, Claudia's taught eyesight improvement for presbyopia, myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, and eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. She also helps people restore clarity after corrective surgeries like LASIK have worn off. Claudia starts with root causes in your body, including nervous system regulation. She then brings in bodywork, breathwork, rest, light and movement healing methods. Listen on to get practical solutions and essential Dos and Don'ts for good eyesight.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!A Pre-Alcohol Probiotic to Offset a Rough Morning After: https://zbiotics.com/dave, use code DAVE to save 15% off your first order. Learn more: The Bacteria That Lets You Drink Alcohol Again – Zack Abbott, Ph.D. – #1000Biostack for High Performance: https://vatellia.com, use code DAVE2022 to save 10% or subscribe and save 15% + receive a free bottle of Kale BusterSleep Better on Natural Memory Foam: https://myessentia.com/daveasprey, use code DAVE to get an extra $100 off an Essentia mattress purchase on top of Essentia's Holiday 25% off sale. Through Dec. 31, 2022, only. Learn more: Mattress Smarts 101 for High-Performance Sleep – Jack Dell'Accio – #875See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*** 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!

B3.1 Bonus Episode: See You Clearly w/ Guest Orit Kruglanski Orit and I got talking after we'd recorded the episode that aired last week, and we decided to do a class on how to use the tools she mentioned for how to see better. So here it is folks! I do recommend going and checking out the video we did though, it's a lot easier to follow along and see what we're doing. If you want to learn the tools that will help you see clearer then check out today's episode! And remember, you can rewrite your stars, including the way you literally see! Link to the Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DTvzaWJuHpE Today's Sponsor: Starlight Mentoring, https://www.starlightmentoring.com/ Guest's Bio: Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses. She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.50 diopters to her current no-glasses life. She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), which has been translated into 4 languages. She lives in Barcelona. Episode Resources: Orit's Website, https://www.iseeclearly.org Orit's Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Orit-Kruglanski-visual-educator-105572938923647 Orit's YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsTH7Qso_1hdT5Rrcl7KQA Please share what you learned or answer questions we asked: https://forms.gle/XywHwTvHts2D63ZR8 Want to be a guest? https://forms.gle/koXPMkgHqaotNs7e7

3.13 Learning to See Clearly Again w/ Guest Orit Kruglanski Have you ever done something that most people consider impossible? Today I talk with Orit about her journey doing just that! We talk about her journey from having a super high glasses prescription to not having to wear glasses at all!! What do you think is impossible that may actually be possible? Orit shares her story and then dives into exercises that you can you to be able to improve your vision. Be on the lookout for another episode coming soon where she details out the steps very thoroughly. How can you achieve the impossible? Which tool will you use first to improve your vision? Be sure to listen to today's episode and check out Orit's website to connect with her and find out all about how he helps people, to see clearer. Finally, remember, you can do what others think is impossible, all it takes is belief and the right tools. Today's Sponsor: Starlight Mentoring, https://www.starlightmentoring.com/ Guest's Bio: Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses. She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.50 diopters to her current no-glasses life. She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), which has been translated into 4 languages. She lives in Barcelona. Episode Resources: Orit's Website, https://www.iseeclearly.org Orit's Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Orit-Kruglanski-visual-educator-105572938923647 Orit's YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsTH7Qso_1hdT5Rrcl7KQA Please share what you learned or answer questions we asked: https://forms.gle/XywHwTvHts2D63ZR8 Want to be a guest? https://forms.gle/koXPMkgHqaotNs7e7

Learn about the natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgeries and how many common vision problems can be prevented and decreased with simple and natural practices that retrain the eyes and mind to function more optimally. Nathan Oxenfeld, the founder of Integral Eyesight Improvement, combines the Bates Method, with all sorts of different fascinating ways to improve your eyesight, like diet, nutrition, yoga and more.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: spermidineLIFE® — A scientific breakthrough in anti-ageing and longevity. Age beautifully and feel young with healthy hair, skin and nail growth by taking spermidineLIFE® Studies have shown spermidine may transform your cellular health, cardiovascular function, and improve memory, immune function and sleep by enhancing autophagy. spermidineLIFE® is the only clinically tested spermidine supplement worldwide that promotes cellular health and longevity, allowing you to live young for as long as possible. As the highest concentration of naturally extracted spermidine on the planet, spermidineLIFE® is the world's best solution for maximizing the positive impacts of spermidine. Simply take the recommended daily dose to maintain optimum cellular performance and longevity. Visit here and use code TONY20 at checkout to get 20% off all spermidineLIFE and Essentials products.

Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses. She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.5 diopters to her current no-glasses life. She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), and “Play your way to better eyesight, a parent's guide to natural vision”. She lives in Barcelona and works online and in person. Web: Iseeclearly.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orit-Kruglanski-visual-educator-105572938923647 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBsTH7Qso_1hdT5Rrcl7KQA Freebie for computer eyes: https://oritojos.com/eng/?page_id=161 Follow Us At: www.HealthYeahLife.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/HealthYeahLife Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthyeahlife Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/healthyeahlifergroup

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nathan Oxenfeld again. He is a Natural Vision Teacher and founder of Integral Eye Sight Improvement.  He teaches people natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgeries and how many common vision problems can be prevented and decreased with simple and natural practices that retrain the eyes and mind to function more optimally.  Nathan combines the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Emotional Work, Diet & Nutrition, and other vision training techniques to explore a more holistic approach to eye health.  He teaches classes and also is very active on social media.  He completed a documentary in 2020 on Natural Vision Improvement. Enjoy the show.

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!

Our guest today is Meir Schneider. Meir was born blind to deaf parents in 1954 because of congenital cataracts. After five unsuccessful surgeries on the lenses of his eyes, which left him with massive scar tissue, glaucoma, cataracts, cross-sightedness and nystagmus (involuntary rapid eye movement), his doctors pronounced his condition hopeless and he was certified permanently legally blind. He performed his reading and schoolwork in Braille. Inside, he never relinquished his dream of gaining sight. Just months before his seventeenth birthday, Meir met a teenage boy who gave him hope that his dream of seeing could be realized. The boy taught him the Bates Method of eye exercises. Undeterred by the opposition and skepticism of family and physicians, Meir practiced these exercises with extreme diligence – up to 13 hours per day. Using the Bates Method as his foundation, he developed many more eye exercises of his own and created his own regimen of self-massage and movement. You can learn more about Meir, the School for Self Healing, and the workshop, lectures and event offerings by visiting his website: https://self-healing.org You can also follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/schoolforselfhealing/ Upcoming Events: Meir Schneider Presentation at the Songbird Healing Center June 30, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm pacific Training in Meir Schneider's Method of Natural Vision Improvement, Bodywork, & Movement (Level One: Segment A & B) August 9th-29th, 2022 August 9,8:00 am-August 29,5:00 pm Natural Vision Improvement & Self-Healing through Movement Workshop (Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, 2022) September 3,10:00 am-September 5,4:00 pm Follow @ourpoweriswithin on IG for weekly challenges, updates & more... Please consider leaving a donation toward future episodes of this podcast by clicking the link in the bottom of the show notes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ourpoweriswithin/support

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

Do you find yourself with worsening vision, year after year? Do you struggle with blurry vision, astigmatism, or light sensitivity? Today's guest, Claudia Muehlenweg, is an amazing holistic vision coach who has helped thousands of clients ditch their contacts and glasses using her clear vision method based on neuroscience. This is an enlightening conversation in which Claudia shares how she improved her vision using the Bates Method and gives insightful tips on how you can too! If you want better vision, don't miss this episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - What inspired Claudia to become a holistic vision coach? 5:04 - What is the Bates Method? 7:50 - How the nervous system affects eyesight 9:24 - How long does it take to correct vision? 11:02 - What conditions can be helped with this program? 12:25 - Why do we have worsening vision? 14:20 - How much screen time is too much? 15:41 - Do blue blocking glasses help us? 17:38 - Prescriptions & glasses vs contacts 19:43 - How does relaxing help vision? 25:32 - Claudia's client who have been successful 28:34 - How sleep & nutrition impact vision 31:26 - What is sunning your eyes? 34:15 - Why does breathing impact vision? 37:21 - Does red light therapy help? 38:16 - Central fixation is important 40:09 - Claudia's morning routine 41:30 - Claudia's podcast recommendations 42:45 - What Claudia does to cultivate joy 43:31 - How to work with Claudia

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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!

Over 20 years ago, Sue Choi left her desk job to immerse herself full-time to understand meditation, movement, and body. Her journey to resolve chronic depression and autoimmunity without medication, led her to develop an approach that can save you years of frustration, but more importantly, enrich your daily life. Sue has spent thousands of hours learning and training in a broad variety of modalities to give her the tools she needed to heal herself and now, us. Her hands-on work is informed by trainings in craniosacral, visceral manipulation, manual osteopathic traditions, and proprioceptive touch. Her movement work is inspired by trainings in https://continuummovement.com/ (Emilie Conrad's Continuum Movement,) https://masgutovamethod.com (Svetlana Masgutova's Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration)™, dance medicine with https://www.physicalmindinstitute.com/marika-molnar (Marika Molnar of Westside Dance PT )(NYC), yoga therapy, and pilates. Studies in perceptual systems include trainings in the https://www.tomatis.com/en (Tomatis™ Method,) https://seeing.org (Bates Method) and visual perception. I'm also a certified expert in Stanford researcher https://tinyhabits.com (BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits®) method. This convo went in directions I did not expect but found intriguing. What if pain relief could be round by discovering, What you pay attention to and how you do it make the difference. The importance of answering this question: "How do thoughts, emotions, feelings, sensations interact?" And, What is the difference between them? What can I do to change my patterns? Sue teaches her clients to "Speak your body's language in order to heal it.Gravity, Light, Sound, These are phenomena your body understands." In my 20 years' experience working with clients, I've seen how trauma lives in dysfunctional movement patterns and chronic resistance. When you become versed in the way the body speaks, you build wisdom for a lifetime. Sue's work is unique enough--and supported by lots of testimonials from clients--that I am going to join her class and community to see what comes up as I learn to resolve some earlier life events that might contribute to a crooked spine. I'll keep you posted on what I experience. https://coherentbody.com

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!

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!

Alyssa speaks with Nathan Oxenfeld - Holistic Vision Educator. We discuss The Bates Method and how Nathan corrected his myopia Eye issues are 90% mental / 10% physical What you can do to start relaxing your eyesMyopia, dry eyes, floaters, refractive errors, presbyopia, hyperopia Connect the dots: Bring Awareness to what emotional conflicts you may be under Preventative care: Take care of your eyes everyday! Nathan Oxenfeld's Vision Improvement BookGive up Your Glasses for Good - Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century Work with Nathan Click Here to learn about the 6 Month Vision Improvement Program.Click Here to learn about the 6 Week Holistic Vision Program.Click Here to learn about the Private Vision Lessons.Kids Computer Eyes Program Better Eyesight Podcast - August Children's Care How To Improve Your Child's EyesightNaturally: A Thoughtful Parent's Guideby Janet GoodrichDocumentary Released! Vision 2020: From Eyesight to Insight www.vision2020movie.comEatmoveshift.com

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 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.

Claudia Muehlenweg (@holisticvisioncoach) is a Natural Eyesight Improvement Coach and the Founder of Holistic Vision, where she helps people improve their vision without using glasses or contacts. What we discuss with Claudia:How you can improve your vision naturally using the Bates Method.The relationship between stress, emotions, and eyesight.Three tips to improve eye comfort while using computers.---⭐️

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.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, recounts his personal journey from daily dependence on glasses and contacts for myopia and astigmatism for over a decade, to reaching the point of seeing 20/20 without lenses. Take a walk down memory lane starting all the way back when he got his first pair of glasses in elementary school, some of the deeper underlying root causes that most eye doctors don't talk about, all the way to college where he was first introduced to The Bates Method and natural vision improvement. Nathan shares the exact steps he took starting from the first day he began retraining his vision, the initial successes he experienced, as well as some of the hurdles and challenges he encountered along the way. Follow along as this journey ventures through Iceland, Yogaville, Central America, USA, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia! As you listen to his personal story, you'll also gain insights about your own personal vision story, and also pick up some helpful hints and "a-ha" moments throughout. This episode was suggested by a Naked Eye Podcast listener, so if you have any suggestions for future episodes or interviews, please send an email to nathan@integraleyesight.com. Check out the new Better Eyesight Podcast and become a member of the Better Eyesight League! Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld answers some frequently asked questions about the Bates Method of natural vision improvement, including: -What order should I watch your Bates Method 101 videos in? -Should vision practices be done with or without glasses? -Can I wear glasses after I do the practices? -What do I do once my vision improves naturally and my glasses become too strong? -Does natural vision improvement really work? Nathan also provides some inspiring success stories and case histories, and clarifies some key points that will lead to greater successes with the Bates Method. You can find the video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/c/nathanoxenfeld You can learn more about Nathan's West Coast Book Tour at https://www.integraleyesight.com/tour Visit https://www.integraleyesight.com for more information. Thanks to Audionautix for the music used in this podcast.

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews one of his colleagues, Greg Marsh. Listen to learn Greg's personal story of improving his vision using the Bates Method and how he addresses the underlying emotional root causes of vision problems using the Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT. Greg leads Nathan through a demonstration of the EFT tapping technique and shares a handful of powerful case histories and success stories of using EFT to overcome physical, mental, and emotional issues. For more information about Greg Marsh and his work, please visit his website at http://www.bettereyesightnow.com/ Nathan just got back from his East Coast Book Tour, which you can see a photoessay of at - https://www.integraleyesight.com/eastcoastcomplete2018 - and is getting ready to begin his next 12 Week Group Online Course on July 10th, 2018 which you can get more info about at - https://www.integraleyesight.com/groupcourse Thanks to Audionautix for the music in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld gives a preview of some exciting things coming up in 2018 including his next 12 Week Online Group Vision Improvement Course from January 17th-April 11th, the planned release of the new 3rd edition of his book Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century, an East Coast US Book Tour in the summer, a West Coast US Book Tour in the fall, and the next Association of Vision Educators Conference in Portland, Oregon in September. He then recounts his recent one month European Vision Tour where he offered 5 free natural vision improvement walks in Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and London, and attended his first International Holistic Vision Conference in Scotland. He introduces you to the magnificent speakers at that conference and briefly reviews the topics of their talks that covered powerfully varied approaches to natural vision improvement, including the Bates Method, Massage, Binocular Vision, Truama Releasing, Somatic Experiencing, Neurolinguistic Programming, Bach Flower Remedies, Sound Therapy, and more. To see some pictures from his European Vision Tour, visit http://www.integraleyesight.com/europe2017 and to read Nathan's article called "Look With Love: The Art of Receptive Eyesight", visit http://www.integraleyesight.com/lookwithlove. Thanks to www.audionautix.com for the music used in this podcast.

In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld answers the simple question - What Is The Bates Method? and proceeds to explain exactly how it is possible that you can retrain your eyes, brain, and mind to see clearly again without using glasses or contacts or getting a laser eye surgery. This idea was suggested to Nathan by a woman he met in one of his free natural vision improvement walks he hosted throughout Europe in October. She requested an episode where I explain the Bates concepts in simple and easy to understand terms so she can share it with her friends and family who want to learn more about what it is and how it works. Nathan also briefly explains what he does as a Bates Method teacher and coach and overviews some of the ways he teaches people how to see clearly again naturally.  If you have a question or suggestion for a podcast episode, feel free to visit www.integraleyesight.com and contact Nathan.  Visit www.integraleyesight.com/europe2017 for a recap of Nathan's European Vision Tour. Stay tuned for more events happening in 2018 like a new 12 Week Online Group Course, a new edition of Nathan's book Give Up Your Glasses For Good, an East Coast US Book Tour in the Spring/Summer, and a Pacific Northwest Book Tour in the Fall, as well as more podcasts and videos! Thanks to www.audionautix.com for the music used in this podcast.

In this episode of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan reads Doug Marsh's enlightening 5-part article titled Alternative Myopia Research and Proven Natural Treatment including: Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Problems with the Excess Near Work Theory Part 3: Problems with the Hereditary Theory Part 4: A Radical Mind-Body Theory for The Cause of Myopia Part 5: A Successful and Empowering Solution to Control Myopia This 5-part article was a follow up to Doug's previous 4-part article titled Orthodox Myopia Research: Blind Alleys and No Cure and a precursor to his article Optometrist Cures Her Own Myopia. Doug Marsh is a retired civil engineer who improved his vision and wrote Restoring Your Eyesight: A Taoist Approach, a book about blending the Bates Method with the ancient principles of Taoism. He also wrote a 2-part article called The Tao of Colors Part 1 & Part 2.  Visit www.iblindness.org for more articles, ebooks, and discussion forums about natural vision improvement. There you will also find an inspiring collection of case histories and Bates Method Success Stories. Visit www.integraleyesight.com for more information about Integral Eyesight Improvement and The Naked Eye Podcast.  Please Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-Star Rating! Thanks to Audionautix for the music. Click Here to watch Nathan's Bates Method 101 video teaching you the practice of Palming so you can palm your eyes while you listen to this episode!

In this episode of the Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan interviews Marybetts Sinclair, who is a massage therapist and natural vision improvement teacher from Corvallis, Oregon. Marybetts has been a massage therapist since 1975 and loves exploring the connection between chronic upper body tension and vision problems. Her interest in this began when she noticed that the relaxation she provided people through her bodywork and massage would almost immediately vanish the moment they stood up and put their glasses back on. To facilitate the most comprehensive solution, she started referring her clients to see other practitioners of the Feldenkrais Method, the Alexander Technique, and the Bates Method. After significantly improving her own vision using the Bates Method, she also became certified to teach it and incorporate it with her preexisting massage practice. Marybetts is also an avid juggler and talks about how juggling can grow your brain and improve your vision.  Visit http://www.marybettssinclair.com for more information about Marybetts and her books, articles, and classes.  Hey Kids! Keep Those Peepers Moving! Why Juggling is Good for the Eyes The Transmission of Refractive Errors Within Eskimo Families by Francis A. Young Visit http://www.integraleyesight.com for more information about the Naked Eye Podcast and http://www.integraleyesight.com/program to learn about Nathan's new Holistic Vision Program. Enter the coupon code "NAKEDEYEPODCAST" to save 10% off your purchase. Check out Nathan's Bates Method 101 videos on YouTube. Please Subscribe on iTunes and leave a 5-Star Rating! Thanks to Audionautix for the music.

In this episode Nathan interviews Michele Drivon, a practitioner of the Alexander Technique. Michele explains what the Alexander Technique is, how it helped her life, and a little bit about the history of F.M. Alexander. Michele also studied the Bates Method with Nathan so they converse about some of the similarities and differences between the Alexander and Bates approaches to health and wellness. Michele's practice is called 'Conscious Alignment', and in this talk we dive into a few different interpretations and different definitions of alignment can mean in terms of the body, mind, and spirit. There are a ton of gems in this interview, so make sure you listen all the way through, and while you're at it head over to www.consciousalignment.com to learn more about Michele and the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique can really compliment your Bates Method practice, so maybe even consider taking a few Alexander Technique lessons with a practitioner near you (Michele's got links to teacher directories on her site). 

Nathan Oxenfeld answers some recent questions about reading eye charts, the risks of laser surgery, skepticism and doubt about natural vision improvement, the possibility of reversing high myopia, the next 12 week online vision course, and some specific Bates Method practices like swinging, sunning, palming, and more. He also shares some positive case histories from people's comments on YouTube to share the success stories of people improving their vision. Read more about Dr. Bates' research here: www.central-fixation.com and read the recent study backing up the efficacy of vision training here: http://www.idosi.org/mejsr/mejsr13(3)13/15.pdf   Want your question to be answered in an episode of the Naked Eye Podcast? Submit your questions to nathan@integraleyesight.com

In this episode Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, recounts the tale of Margaret Darst Corbett getting arrested and taken to court for teaching the Bates Method in the early 1940s. Local optometrists and ophthalmologists charged Mrs. Corbett with "practicing medicine and optometry and using drugs without a license". However, Corbett never claimed to be an eye doctor, nor ever used any medicine, lenses, or surgeries in her "eye re-education" lessons. Her innocence, backed up by the testimony of hundreds of her loyal followers who benefitted from receiving her services, led not only to the case being dismissed, but also boosted her publicity and gained her many new students, including members of the jury in her trial!  Visit www.integraleyesight.com for more information about the Bates Method and to learn about the online vision improvement classes and lessons Nathan offers. You can also sign up for his monthly email newsletter called, "Eyesight Insights" on his website too, which will keep you up to date on the progress and launch of his Holistic Eyecare Kit. Search for "Bates Method 101" on YouTube to watch all of Nathan's interactive and instructional videos while you wait for the kid to be released. www.integraleyesight.com Music by: Audionautix.com

In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld informs you about his online video series called "Bates Method 101" that can be found on YouTube, gives you a glimpse of the future of the Naked Eye Podcast, which will be expanding its scope to explore other self-healing modalities that can help improve your vision, and reads an excerpt from Dr. Bates' 1920 book "Perfect Sight Without Glasses", which can be read online for free at www.central-fixation.com. More information at www.integraleyesight.com

The Naked Eye Book Tour is Complete! Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, drove over 10,000 miles through 24 states and taught 21 workshops in 11 weeks. He was promoting his new book "Give Up Your Glasses for Good: Holistic Eyecare for the 21st Century" and raising awareness of the Bates Method by teaching Eyesight and Insight Improvement Workshops across the country. While he was in Portland, Oregon, he got interviewed by Daniel at Beyond 50 Radio. Learn more about Nathan and his work and how you can improve your inner and outer vision naturally.

What is the Bates Method and how is it different than eye exercises? This episode will introduce you to who Dr. William Bates was, the method he developed that can improve your vision, and how it is fundamentally different than "eye exercises."

  The Naked Eye Podcast is a show designed to help people learn how to see clearly with the naked eye. No glasses, no contacts, no laser eye surgeries… just natural vision improvement. Together we'll explore the holistic side of eyecare and how natural alternatives like the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and more can give you healthier eyes, which leads to better eyesight and insight. Nathan Oxenfeld will be teaching you natural vision tips and vision enhancement practices, covering advances in vision training, vision science, and neuroplasticity, challenging orthodox views and belief systems, debunking vision myths, and conducting interviews with the world's leading natural vision educators and other alternative practitioners that offer modalities that also enhance eyesight & insight. He'll also be answering listener questions and creating a forum for people who are in the process of improving their own vision holistically to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. This podcast will also be documenting The Naked Eye Book Tour 2015, which is a three-month cross-country journey to raise awareness of natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgery.  

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