Podcasts about embodied presence

What do we do when we feel frozen in the face of manufactured crisis and overwhelm? I sit down with wise and wonderful Sharazad Jamal to talk about finding your way back to your inner truth, using creativity, intuition, and ancient wisdom tools to navigate fear and chaos.In this deeply resonant conversation, artist and soul-guide Sharazad Jamal joins me to explore how we navigate ongoing chaos, collective trauma, and personal overwhelm. We dive into tools and practices that help move through fear, reconnect to intuition, and activate creativity during crisis. With wisdom rooted in somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and creative resilience, this episode is a balm for anyone feeling frozen, scattered, or exhausted. Sharazad shares frameworks for understanding our different bodies (mental, physical, emotional, and soul) and how to support each when fear takes over. If you've been struggling to stay grounded in the noise, this episode is a must-listen.Topics We CoverWhy artists are uniquely prepared for uncertainty and changeIrene Lyon's somatic trauma work and the freeze responseUnderstanding the four "bodies": mental, physical, emotional, soulHow to get unstuck when you feel frozen or overwhelmedThe power of imagination and emotion in shaping our futureWhy beauty and creativity are revolutionary, not indulgentUsing Byron Katie's "The Work" to unhook from unhelpful beliefsBuilding journaling and creative rituals as grounding practicesTrusting intuition even when it feels disorientingDiscerning your feelings from the collective or others' energyResources & MentionsIrene Lyon (Somatic Therapist, Vancouver)Byron Katie's "The Work"Morning Moon Jewelry (lovemorningmoon.com)

Are you struggling with sexual disconnect or intimacy issues? In this insightful episode, we delve into the often-overlooked role of shame in hindering sexual pleasure and healthy relationships. Dr. Emily Morse, renowned sex therapist and podcast host, joins us to explore practical solutions and empowering strategies for a more fulfilling sex life. #sexlife #wellness #intimacy Emily Morse IG:  @SexWithEmilyOfficial  ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! BON CHARGE Go to https://boncharge.com/products/ use code DRG for 15% off storewide LMNT Visit DrinkLMNT.com/DRG to claim your free sample pack for Heal Thy Self listeners only. Calroy Head on over to at calroy.com/drg and Save over $50 when you purchase the Vascanox and Arterosil bundle at https://calroy.com/rachel. ==== Timestamps 00:00:16 - Shame, Pleasure & Sexual Health 05:41 - Shame's Impact on Sex 09:24 - Shame & Disconnected Sex 15:10 - Improving Sexual Wellness 21:54 - Better Sexual Communication 27:49 - Female Orgasm & Pressure 31:44 - Vascular Health & Supplements 37:29 - Understanding Sexual Needs 40:02 - Maintaining Sexual Intimacy 48:38 - Embodied Presence & Positivity 51:22 - Pleasure, Empowerment & Events Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

Today, we're talking about one of the biggest edges in leadership and personal expression, visibility. If you've ever feared being misunderstood, misrepresented, rejected, shamed, or even "canceled" for speaking your truth, this episode is for you. We're diving into what it actually looks like to move through those visibility edges, regulate your nervous system, and keep showing up powerfully. I break down how I'm personally moving through a visibility edge & the main things that support me when criticism is taking place after bravely sharing your story or a personal truth.When your voice gets bigger, so does the resistance, both internal and external. But here's the thing: the only way to lead boldly is to expand your capacity to be seen & misunderstood, and still remain rooted in your embodied truth. Let's get into it.

What's up gorgeous soul, today we're diving into a topic that gets so many of us in a twist: is it bad to want to be famous for your work? Spoiler alert, it's not just okay, it's powerful AF. This episode is all about reclaiming the sacredness of your desires and reframing fame as a way to amplify your impact, serve at a higher level, and fully step into your unapologetic leadership. If you've ever felt like you had to shrink your dreams or second-guessed your big vision, you are NOT alone. I'm breaking down the messy, raw, and liberating truths about visibility, success, and what it means to want more in a way that's aligned with your purpose. Get ready for a heartfelt conversation and some tangible, empowering insights! In This Episode: 00:00 - The Desire for Fame 02:52 - Understanding Fame and Its Subjectivity 05:52 - Desire is A Sacred Force for Growth 08:59 - Unshaming Your Desires 11:54 - Visibility and the Fear of Judgment 15:13 - The Beauty of Wanting Fame 17:57 - The Relationship Between Wealth and Service 21:07 - Judgment, Jealousy, and Self-Reflection 25:48 - Navigating Creative Voids and Envy 35:04 - Self-Hypnosis for Shifting Beliefs 46:32 - Embodied Presence and Unique Expression Key Takeaways Fame is not inherently bad; it's about being known for the purpose of amplifying your impact and service. Visibility blocks often stem from fear of judgment, rejection, or misunderstanding. Desire is sacred and aligned with your unique purpose—owning it unlocks new possibilities. Judgment is frequently a reflection of unclaimed desires or internal conflict. Practical tools like self-hypnosis and somatic practices can support deeper alignment with your goals. Quotes “Your desires are not random; they are placed on the altar of your heart for a reason.” – Rachael Meeds “To want to be known for your work is to amplify your ability to serve.” – Rachael Meeds “Judgment is almost always jealousy—it's a reflection of desires we haven't claimed.” – Rachael Meeds “Faith without work is delusion. You've got to show up to the altar of your leadership.” – Rachael Meeds Connect & Work With Rachael Instagram: @rachaelmeeds Website: rachaelmeeds.com Join Voice: The House of Liberated Self Expression

Welcome back to the Soft Rebellion Podcast. I feel so excited, touched and moved sharing this conversation with you during which I felt like I am arriving in every moment, from anew, and deeper. Thank you, Lizzy. Skinner Releasing Technique is a somatic dance practice and in this episode you will learn how rich of a container and wholly immersive this practice is to come home to your body, find healing and give voice to your very own version of … the Soft Rebellion. Today's guest is Lizzy Le Quesne, a dance artist and teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique. Together we explored her journey from continuously burning herself out and experiencing performance anxiety and how finding Skinner Releasing Technique gave her permission to sense and play again, falling back in love with dance and keep performing. This conversation is a deep dive into the power of rest and an exploration of what happens when we rest in a new way so to find effortless effort, spontaneity, creativity, embodied presence and arrive in our physical volume with soft strength. The big take home message for me was so simple, pragmatic, and so bloody hard namely to allow my body to do what she wants to do most, always, and fully trust that voice, always. In this conversation we explored: - What Skinner Releasing Technique is. Lizzy shared how this `wholly immersive experience` allows you to become present without anticipation, surrender to being moved and get in touch with that `deep unconscious self` …- Lizzy`s story and the path which led her to Skinner Releasing Technique. After many `crashes and burn outs` and immense performance anxiety - Lizzy thought she would stop performing at all - Skinner Releasing Technique was a game-changer, a catalyst and an embodied exploration of what healing might be and how healing might feel like … - We spoke a lot about transitions and transitioning, the fall and rise in energy, that is always happening and not always easy to lean into and navigate … Lizzy shared how Skinner Releasing Technique supported her to transition in movement and in daily life too, we spoke about the transitioning body and the cyclical body and how to harvest the power of transitions to grow an ever-deeper sensory vocabulary. And a bit more about Lizzy:Lizzy Le Quesne is a dance artist and certified teacher of Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT). Trained in dance, fine art and several somatic practices, Lizzy works with spatial and kinaesthetic awareness, sourcing embodied freedoms and understanding the physical and energetic self as a vital presence in our world. Her creative practice embraces dance, site, text and photography for different kinds of historical, political and cultural spaces. She teaches professional dancers and dance students internationally, as well as in arts and health in the community. Lizzy writes widely on dance, art, embodiment and somatics in academic and non-academic formats and she has authored chapters in various books including ‘Skinner Releasing Technique - A Movement and Dance Practice' (2021). She produced the first study on SRT and the autonomic nervous system, analysing how SRT supports optimal function of the ANS, and is currently near completion of a practice-based PhD at Coventry University on SRT, somatic dance and processes of embodied becoming. Receive my free mini course: From body shame and disconnect to joy and into the fullness of your creative power: - www.flurinathali.com/ ---The Soft Rebellion Podcast is created and hosted by Flurina Dominique Thali. I love hearing from you. To contact me, email softrebellion@flurinathali.com.---Social media:Flurina Dominique Thali & The Soft Rebellion: @flurina.thaliGuest: Lizzy Le Quesne @lizzylequesne1470LIzzy`s webpage: www.lizzylequesne.com

In this conversation, Sarah Han shares her journey of faith, beginning with her upbringing in a Christian home and her experiences as a missionary kid in China. She reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to a personal relationship with Jesus and the challenges of navigating her cultural identity as a third culture kid. Sarah emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's mission in our lives and the barriers that often prevent us from participating fully in it, particularly the busyness of modern life. She encourages listeners to create space for God in their daily routines and to embrace their identity as citizens of the kingdom of God. In this conversation, Sarah Han discusses the importance of creating space for God in our busy lives, the challenges faced by future church leaders, and the vision behind the Center for Pastoral Imagination. She emphasizes the need for authenticity in ministry, the significance of embodied presence in faith communities, and expresses hope for the next generation of the church, who are seeking deeper truths and authentic faith.Sarah serves as the Director of the Tyndale Centre for Pastoral Imagination and is an Assistant Professor at Tyndale Seminary. A Korean-Chinese-Canadian pastor's kid turned missionary's kid, Sarah's theology was profoundly shaped on the mission field. She's passionate about reimagining church for the next generation and living out God's mission in her daily life. Alongside her husband, a church-planter catalyst, and their three kids, Sarah embraces rural Ontario life, complete with trees, chickens, good food, and hiking adventures.TAKEAWAYS:+Living in China opened her eyes to the sacrifices of following Christ.+A personal relationship with Jesus is essential for true faith.+Cultural identity can be complex for third culture kids.+God's mission is about reconciliation and being present.+Busyness can distract us from God's work around us.+Creating margin in our lives is crucial for spiritual growth.+Embracing our identity as citizens of heaven can guide our actions. We often fear missing out on worldly achievements.+Intentional free days can lead to unexpected blessings.+Future church leaders struggle to connect with non-believers.+The next generation seeks authenticity in faith.+Pastoral training must focus on holistic support.+Joy in Christ should drive ministry leadership.+The light of truth shines brighter in dark times.00:00 Sarah's Journey to Faith04:15 The Decision to Follow Christ11:23 Navigating Cultural Identity14:17 Understanding Our Mission as Christians17:03 Barriers to Participation in God's Mission21:24 The Fear of Missing Out and Eternal Perspective22:38 Creating Space for God in Our Lives25:15 Challenges Faced by Future Church Leaders29:11 The Center for Pastoral Imagination32:02 Embodied Presence in Ministry34:17 Authenticity in Ministry Leadership39:35 Hope for the Next Generation of the ChurchTo learn more about Sarah Han and Tyndale's Centre for Pastoral Imagination, please visit https://www.tyndale.ca/tcpi.

In this journey of spiritual exploration, we welcome the ever-enlightened Jonathan Robinson, a seeker who has graced his path with encounters from the Dalai Lama to Mother Teresa. His life, a testament to the endless quest for inner peace, resonates with the simple yet profound essence of perceiving the world beyond the ego's grasp.Jonathan believes enlightenment is perceiving the world without the ego's lens. As he shares his journey, it becomes clear that awakening is not reserved for the select few but is attainable for anyone willing to explore the right methods. He mentions how enlightenment often is misunderstood as an unattainable state, reserved only for great spiritual beings, whereas it is a matter of shifting one's awareness and identifying with the soul.His journey in the scientific study of enlightenment alongside Dr. Jeffrey Martin reveals that modern methods can effectively guide one toward awakening. This collaboration aimed to study enlightenment triggers and the most efficient practices to achieve it. What stands out is the realization that many traditional methods might not be as effective in today's fast-paced world, but innovative approaches developed recently show remarkable potential in inducing moments of enlightenment.Jonathan describes the four levels of enlightenment: starting from being present, feeling one with everything, embodying love, and finally, a state of non-dual awareness where emotions dissolve, leaving pure presence. His personal experiences with spiritual masters like Sai Baba, who exuded overwhelming love energy, further illustrate the profound impact of these enlightened beings.His unique encounters, such as with Sai Baba manifesting ash and the overwhelming love he felt, highlight the extraordinary nature of true spiritual presence. Yet, Robinson also emphasizes the practicality of enlightenment, appreciating figures like the Dalai Lama who maintain their awakened state while engaging actively in the world.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSEnlightenment is Perceiving Beyond the Ego: It's about shifting from identifying with the ego to recognizing oneself as pure awareness.Modern Methods for Awakening: Embracing new, effective methods tailored for the contemporary world can significantly enhance one's spiritual journey.Embodied Presence and Love: True enlightenment often manifests as a deep sense of love and presence, transcending ordinary human experiences.Jonathan Robinson's mission extends beyond personal enlightenment. His goal is to disseminate these potent methods, making them accessible to millions. His website, The Enlightenment Project, offers resources and practices that can be done in minutes, reflecting his belief in simplicity and accessibility in spiritual practices.In conclusion, the path to enlightenment is both deeply personal and universally attainable. It's about finding methods that resonate with you and integrating them into your daily life. By focusing on inner peace and love, and then extending this outward, one not only transforms their own life but also contributes to the collective awakening.Please enjoy my conversation with Jonathan Robinson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being. 

In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being. 

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This talk explores some practices for cultivating embodied compassion and care.   You'll explore  what means to ‘heal' as well as a few ‘deep dives' - first into a chakra scan then a scan through the body focusing on reflection, gratitude and well-wishing.

This talk explores how to investigate the inner energy centers through the lens of mindfulness.   You'll learn about the chakras, a bit on the origins of different approaches, the components of each one and how to explore through the lens of non-judging awareness.

This talk explores how to work with challenging energies.   You'll learn how embodied awareness can open the door to higher degrees of self awareness and how in that recognition of what is arising you can learn to ‘ride the wave' of resistance and discover what is on the other side.

This talk explores how to open to more subtle felt-sense awareness through mindful breathing. Whole Body Breathing is yet another tool for drawing attention to the play of energy and sensations within and can dramatically heighten awareness of what is arising and how you are relating to it. This talk includes a guided meditation on this technique.

This is an adaptation of the first talk of a five day retreat at the Art of Living Center in Boone North Carolina.   You'll learn some practical suggestions for embodied meditation and how the body can be an ally in your practice.

04/14/2024, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu suggests that by reflecting on the potential of Artificial Intelligence in Buddhism, in the form, for example, of the Suzuki Roshi chatbot, we can be led to renew our commitment to embodied presence, which is the real purpose and effort of Zen practice, and the real source of Bodhisattvas' wisdom and compassion.

Welcome to "Embodied Presence," your path to deeper self-awareness and mindfulness through the practice of body awareness meditation.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.11.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2023.11.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/L4D9eXfiEQk. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

RECKONING ep 52HERE & NOWCORE CALIBRATIONGravity & Radiance . + x o *Vibrational Resonance. Presence.LIVING IN RHYTHMMind, Body, Soul. 3rd Dimensional EmbodimentPractical Applications & Visceral Experiences~ It's a lifestyle.Transforming Time & Space with Gravity & Vibrational ResonanceSUPER BLUE MOON PISCESAugust 30th 7:35 pm mountain time. Sun 7° 25' Virgo opposite Moon 7° 25' PiscesSun 7° Virgo Conjunct Black Moon Lilith 0° VirgoMoon 7° Pisces Conjunct Saturn 3° PiscesSun 7° Virgo opposite Saturn 3° PiscesRETROGRADINGReckoning with the here and now. Embodied Presence. Retrograding Planets: Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, PlutoVenus direct September 3rd. Jupiter retrograde September 5th. . .created & produced by Sista Sundaymusical composition by MC AD of the Freedom Movement. . .Sista Sunday is a holistic embodiment educator in the art & science of Living in Rhythm through Core Calibration of the mind, body & spirit and Cosmic Synchronization with the Sun, Moon & Elements. Her dynamic teaching style is rooted in a life long study of Dance, Pilates and Yoga, Holistic Healing, as well as Astrology. Sista Sunday encourages her clients to tune into themselves and the natural cycles of life while assisting them in cultivating personal empowerment through the development of a unique sense of timing, organic flow, inner vitality & outward brilliance~ so they can let their soul shine! …It's a lifestyle.

Eli Buren is an expert in embodied presence. Eli has taught workshops and retreats and has worked with clients internationally since 2005, working with thousands of people across the US, Europe and Asia. We have invited Eli to talk about how we can be more present in our conversations by working with embodiment.  The key topics covered in this episode are: How to bring presence to your conversations How to practise presence How to honour the creation cycleGiving space in the conversation to be more effectiveNoticing how your body is reacting in a conversationUsing the body as your anchor For references, links and other episodes, visit our podcast page here. 

Episode 110: Kender du det at komme hjem til dig selv? Vi ved alle, hvordan det er at være 100% tilstede - vi har alle været der - måske ved det første kys eller et sidste farvel. Vores liv er spækket med intense øjeblikke, hvor vores sanser er skærpede, men de fleste af os har en tendens til at mosle afsted i livet og i farten får vi måske ikke de oplevelser med i bagagen, vi egentlig gerne ville have med. Vi er godt trænet - vi er i stand til at ignorere træthed, sult, migræner og mere, men  spørgsmålet er, om man får levet livet levet som man vil. - og det er det vi taler om i dag.Vi optog en episode tilbage i april, hvor jeg ikke følte at jeg fik sagt det, jeg havde på sinde, så denne episode er egentlig en slags fortsættelse til den. Den hedder 'Du er OK som du er' og linket til den kommer her.ReferencerTara Brach Podcast: The Wings of Awakening - Self-Honesty & Love (retreat talk)Tara Brach: Refuge in the Wilderness  Embodied Presence - part 1 Tara Brach: Refuge in the Wilderness - Pt 2 - Coming Home to Embodied Presence Joshua Bell's 'Stop and Hear the Music' for the Washington Post.Țară Brach's digt oplæsning kommer snartMusik: Yuiliana Wijaya fra Yuliana Music Studio Følg os eventuelt på Misforståetpodcast på InstagramOg endnu vigtigere T A K fordi du lytter med. Venlig hilsen Laura og Pia fra Misforstået-podcast

On this episode of The provoking Prosperity Podcast, Miranda discusses flow vs consistency conversation. Miranda shares her recent vacation experience with her daughter, where they chose to embrace the flow and let things unfold without strict plans or time frames. Reflecting on her past need for consistency and planning as a single parent, Miranda realizes that it was conditioning and acknowledges the beauty of slowing things down and being fully present. However, she also recognizes the need for intention and grounding to fully embody the experience. As an embodied leadership guide, Miranda emphasizes the importance of presence, groundedness, and embodiment in their work as she prompts listeners to reflect on their own levels of groundedness, momentum, and embodiment, and challenge them to find a balance between the three. To conclude the episode, Miranda underscores the value of reflection and finding a happy equilibrium between presence and embodied presence. Join us on this episode of Miranda as we explore the fascinating concept of flow vs consistency and delve into the depths of groundedness and embodiment."   Show Notes: 00:01:00 Reflection on consistency, flow, and embodiment. Ground yourself, be present, and integrate experiences. Seek equilibrium in presence and embodiment. Reflection Questions: 1. Do you feel that consistency or flow is more important in your personal or professional life? Why? 2. Have you ever experienced frustration or a loss of creative flow? How did you handle it? 3. How do you balance the need for consistency and planning with the desire to be in flow and let things unfold naturally? 4. What are your thoughts on the concept of presence and groundedness? How do they impact your work and daily life? 5. Do you tend to lean more towards being grounded or flighty? What are your beliefs and preferences around these traits? 6. How do you believe presence and embodiment can enhance your leadership skills and impact your relationships with others? 7. Have you ever taken a vacation or break where you chose to let go of strict plans and time frames? How did that experience impact your overall well-being? 8. Do you think society's views on money, wealth, and relationships influence our need for consistency or flow? How? 9. Are there any areas of your life where you struggle to find a balance between presence and embodied presence? How could you work towards finding that equilibrium? 10. What are some practical steps you can take to cultivate more groundedness, momentum, and embodiment in your life?   Life is beautiful. Miranda   Want to connect with Miranda? FREE Resources) Free Human Design Chart & Video Link: https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video The 64 Prosperity Codes: How you feel most prosperous within each gate activation https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/prosperity-codes Free 15-minute Clarity Call - https://calendly.com/miranda-mitchell/clarity-call   Website -> www.miranda-mitchell.com,  Email-> miranda@miranda-mitchell.com Instagram -> www.instagram.com/mirandajmitchell    

Christine Hemphill started Open Inclusion in 2018 as a disability-inclusive research and design organization that is working at the intersection between accessibility and emerging technologies. She makes sense of the broad spectrum of disabilities by saying, "I talk about people that think, feel, move, sense or communicate significantly enough differently that they're excluded from the way design works today. So to me that's disability." Hemphill's phenomenological framing of disability reminds me of Bernd Schmitt's 1999 article on Experiential Marketing where he defines the "strategic experiential modules" as being "sense, feel, think, act, and relate." VR researcher Dustin Chertoff drew upon this experiential marketing research to expand VR presence theory into the domains of "sensory, cognitive, affective, active, and relational." In my own elemental approach of presence theory, I conceive of it in terms of Embodied Presence from sensory experiences, Active Presence of agency and interactivity, Emotional Presence of emotional immersion, and Mental Presence including the cognitive plausibility and sensemaking aspects as well as the Social Presence and communication dynamics with other people. Each of these approaches have commonalities that seen when juxtaposing the frameworks from Hemphill, Schmitt, Chertoff, and Bye together: Sense, Sense, Sensory, or Embodied Presence Think, Think, Cognitive, or Mental Presence Feel, Feel, Affective, or Emotional Presence Move, Act, Active, or Active Presence Communicate, Relate, Relational, or Social Presence There are experiential design implications for how to accommodate for a broader spectrum of thinking, feeling, moving, sensing, or communicating differently. Hemphill's slide shown at XR Access lists more details of this spectrum including move differently (mobility, dexterity), sense differently (hearing, sight, touch), feel differently (mental health), think differently (memory, learning), communicate differently (social, communications), and other access needs (mental health, chronic health, neurodivergence, neurodiversity). Hemphill also lists out contextual dimensions to consider including finances, social resources, education, digital literacy, and just access to that technology in general. In addition, there is also a spectrum of how adaptable folks are given the novel nature of emerging technologies. But defining the spectrum of these variations and differences helps to identify the experiential design considerations when thinking about providing multiple options to users. We'll be diving into some of those universal principles of design and emerging XR heuristics in the next interview with Reginé Gilbert as well as throughout the course of this series on XR Accessibility. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

The single biggest hurdle to doing more embodied movement practice, for me personally, is the tight grip of urgency I often feel around time. Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Rochelle Schieck, founder of the Qoya movement method. A big part of our conversation is exploring how we unwind the urgency of linear time & use the body as a portal to soul time. Rochelle & I have very different felt experiences of this shift away from urgent-linear-time into expansive-soul-time. I'm curious if you'll relate to either or perhaps experience it in another way. This conversation is part of our Embodied Movement series on Season 8 of the School of Embodied Arts Podcast (you can sign up to the podcast here). To see more from this series click here→ In this episode, we discuss & experience: A simple foundation Qoya exercise to bring more aliveness into the body What is “Embodied Presence,” and how can we awaken to it? The role of the “Sacred Witness” in Qoya We speak about the role of cultivating, titration & pendulation between vulnerability & pleasure Moving from linear time to sacred time. Rochelle & Jenna share their experiences of what it feels like. Rochelle expands on the key principles of Qoya - Wise, Wild & Free. We discuss what this looks like in movement & what qualities it invites us to inhabit through the body   About Rochelle Rochelle Schieck loves to move - in her body and around the world. In the last 20+ years, she has traveled around the world as a student and teacher leading over 4,000 movement classes, training hundreds of Qoya teachers in 20 different countries, and taking women on over 90 retreats to sacred places in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.   Resources mentioned in this podcast: Qoya website - www.qoya.love On the socials - @rochelleschieck | @qoya.love Book - Qoya: A Compass for Navigating an Embodied Life that is Wise, Wild and Free Feminine Embodiment Coaching - an emotional embodiment & vulnerability-based professional training for coaches Find a Feminine Embodiment Coach in our Professional Directory School of Embodied Arts  Leave a podcast review on iTunes here  Thought or reflection to share? Leave a comment on Instagram here

This week, we welcome guest Òscar Díaz, Poet, Medieval Islamicate Astrologer, and Specialist in Fixed Stars, to chat with us a bit about the intersection between poetry and divination. This conversation speaks like an epiphany of fire, with the spark of inspiration leaping from tongue to tongue. From getting the blood flowing through language, to the art of omen augury, I certainly enjoyed the liminal and whimsical wisdom Òscar was gracious enough to provide.  In what ways are both poetry and astrology embodied practices? What might djinns, daimons, or demons have to do with creativity and inspiration? Why is there a strong relationship between Venus and diviners? How can a surrender to eroticism and poetry allow us to better explore the risk and inherent fumbles of living an authentic life? In what ways are poetry and magic engaged in a similar process of reality shaping, and, what is the link between shame and interest? All this and more, on today's episode of SaturnVox To find more on Òscar, check out their website where you can book them for an astrological reading, and maybe also make some time to read some of their published poetry. Don't forget also to follow them on instagram or twitter to keep up with whatever workshops and classes they may be offering. To find more on SaturnVox, check out their instagram and twitter @saturnvox, or, visit their website saturnvox.com.   This week's extended episode features Òscar's musings on the poetics of astrological talisman making, the magic and sound scaping of rhymes, the intimacy of singing one's prayers, the difference between prayers we write and prayers that have been intoned repeatedly by many over time, and advice on how to give generosity to the self in encouragement to write prayers of your own, so hop on to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/saturnvox where you can further support the show and join in on our community discord server.  Original music for the podcast performed by Jules M. Dooley, traditional astrologer and sound artist. Follow his experiments with astrology + sound + ai visuals on IG: @glitches_in_the_night_sky Fallen Angel graphic drawn by the  incandescent tattooer and illustrator @floodtower SHOW NOTES: Archilochus of Thasos Shams al-Ma'arif:  An Arabic Grimoire by Ahmad ibn ‘Ali al-Buni translated by Dr. Amina Inloes, with commentary and illustrations by J.M. Hamade Starnight Dwell, J.M. Hamade Holy Daimon by Frater Acher Dr. Ali A. OlomiI bn Ezra Planetary Perfumes by BanexBramble and Sphere and Sundry Henry Fool

Episode 101: Kender du det at elske dig selv? Mange af os vi kritiserer os selv stedet for at støtte os selv, som ville være det mest konstruktive for vores velbefindende. Vi får ikke imødekommet vores egne umødte behov, men lægger i stedet låg på - og det er det vi vil tale om i dag. I denne episode, der taler vi om en begravelsesøvelse og vi kan ikke linke til den alene, men vi kan linke til den episode, der hedder 'Livet er en dans', hvor vi laver denne øvelse - og det link kommer her. Musik: Yuiliana Wijaya fra Yuliana Music Studio ReferencerTara Brach Podcast: The Wings of Awakening - Self-Honesty & Love (retreat talk)Tara Brach: Refuge in the Wilderness  Embodied Presence - part 1 Tara Brach: Refuge in the Wilderness - Pt 2 - Coming Home to Embodied Presence Følg os eventuelt på Misforståetpodcast på InstagramOg endnu vigtigere T A K fordi du lytter med. Venlig hilsen Laura og Pia fra Misforstået-podcast

Joseph Goldstein helps us understand the quality of samadhi, which he describes as embodied presence, and talks about the different methods we have available for cultivating it. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/insighthour“We settle back into the body, into the awareness of the body, and we allow the tensions and the knots, we allow them to unfold. We create the space, we create the space of awareness in which they will unwind. And this becomes a great healing process.” – Joseph GoldsteinIn this episode, Joseph talks about:Understanding the meaning of the quality of samadhi, which is also known as concentrationHow the development of samadhi is the cultivation of embodied presenceHow ethical conduct is the foundation of samadhiDifferent ways to cultivate and deepen the quality of samadhi, including through direct awareness of a single object and through an open, choiceless awarenessThe many methods he has used in his own practice to develop samadhi, including slowing down and being mindful of your body movementWays we can contemplate the body both internally and externally, which can help us understand how our practice is for the benefit and welfare of all beingsThis dharma talk from October 6, 2004, was originally published on Dharma Seed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Refuge in the Wilderness - Pt2 – Coming Home to Embodied Presence - When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.  

(Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC) When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.

 I received a Wisdom bomb in meditation this morning that I want to share with you about Embodied Presence. I am turning 50 in a few days and part of my mind thinks that I'm late and I'm not where I should be based on whatever external blah blah blah. 2022 my focus was to be in the present as much as possible and to live my legacy everyday so that if it was my last day on Earth I would feel good about who I was, how I spent my time and the impact I made each day. The lightning bolt in meditation distilled what I learned into 8 words. It's a pleasure to co-create and embody wealthy with you. I'm now offering single sessions, called a Desire Session. The focus is to discover your soul's desires & clear what's blocking you from receiving.  Asking for what you want and receiving unapologetically is a revolutionary act. Access the Creative Power of Desire to Enjoy your Pleasure-Led Legacy It's a one-to-one phone session that includes: Pleasure Body Breath + Sensual Hypnosis + Akashic Recode. This is an exciting evolution of my work and I would love to share it with you. You can book your desire session at www.DesireSession.com if you are interested to explore co-creating one-on-one with me for 3 months or longer, please visit www.embodyyourlegacy.com to fill out an application. For more revolutionary teachings and tools please leave a review and follow on your favorite podcast app or visit https://desiresessionspodcast.com/22 I believe in you and the magic power of your soul.  I am sending you so much love!

Argonaut Tamsin Jones guides us through a short practice of putting self-awareness into action in connection with our bodies. Note that this practice might require some privacy. Let's sense and enjoy the full body experience of being present.

During our contemplation series, we have asked each guest to share a mediation. Brent shares a lovely meditation on embodying our thoughts, feelings emotions, and life circumstances. He says, it feels like a bit of a variation of The Welcoming Prayer. For more see https://www.hintsofgladness.com/

The practice of embodied presence is a powerful form of mindfulness. This episode is part 2 of my chat with embodied presence expert, Nilusha Dassenaike. Today, she takes us through a mindfulness meditation that we can use in everyday life to come home to ourselves.

The practice of embodied presence is a powerful form of mindfulness. I discussed how we can bring this practice into our creativity and our everyday life with performer and embodied presence, Nilusha Dassenaike. The chat was so rich and valuable, I separated it into two episodes, the second half of which is to come next week!

Shelby is joined by Best Selling Author Stephen Terrell in a deep and heartful discussion around developmental trauma. They touch on the power of embodied presence, hanging out, leaning back and welcoming all parts of each client. In this captivating episode Stephen shares vulnerability about his past and his experience of neurodiversity. Coaches, clients, healthcare practitioners alike will gain something from the embodied experience of simply listening and receiving this wisdom. (Stephen's photo and bio are in the CSH marketing material and sales page). A bit more about Stephen: Stephen is a leading expert in the field of Developmental Trauma and Adoption and is recognized around the world for his work in Developmental Trauma and Healing. He understands Developmental Trauma from the inside out and the outside in. His background and training began as a Rogerian Approach which involves active listening skills. He continues to incorporate this approach in his work in addition to his training in Somatic Experiencing®, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Touch Training for Therapists, Didactic Developmental Psychotherapy, and EMDR for Adopted Children. Stephen combines all his training experiences to see the client holistically (Mind, Body, Psychologically, and Spiritually). Connect with Stephen: https://www.austinattach.com/ Connect with Shelby: IG: @fierceheart.shelbyleigh www.shelby-leigh.com https://shelby-leigh.com/embodied-coaching-experience www.creatingsaferspace.com www.creatingsaferhealthcare.com

Language creates walls or openings. We can attempt to coax our patients into our view of the world, or softly and with respect enter into theirs. There are clever ways to use language as a trick. But in the therapeutic setting it is far better to use language with respect, and that respect comes from a deep rooting in our presence and embodiment. In this dialogue with Margot Rossi and Nick Pole we learn some key fundamentals of staying in our own experience while helping guide our patients deeper into theirs.

Deep Expansion - Releasing Your Thoughts, Feelings, & Emotions Yoga Nidra Recorded Live at Steam House Hot Yoga & Pilates www.steamhousenh.com in Epping NH May 24, 2021 after a Hot House Power Vinyasa Class with Melissa Abbott Bath in the Power of your Expanded, Embodied Presence, honoring your struggles, trusting your process and expanding your inner self as you step into the transformative energy of this Yoga Nidra Immersion. Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation available on Podbean, iTunes and Spotify www.melissaabbott.com  

This class was recorded outside.

Can you see the invitation? These extraordinary times are quickening the impulse to advance our innate, evolutionary capacities which support the recovery and expression of our full and true nature. Our individual and collective shift to awakened wholeness is needed during these transitions. Personal presence-that is, the freedom from the compulsions of our automatic nature and direct contact with our inner centers of intelligence -provides access to more of who we are and to the richness and immediacy of life. A presence-based approach to the Enneagram profoundly illuminates our highest gifts as well as the familiar personality patterns that distance us from our deepest self. Our focus will be on how we can use the Enneagram as a vehicle for healing, embracing our whole nature, and allowing our highest gifts to be revealed. Learn why Guest, Dr. Roxanne Howe-Murphy, author of Deep Living with the Enneagram: Recovering Your True Nature, calls the Enneagram A Map of Love.

Can you see the invitation? These extraordinary times are quickening the impulse to advance our innate, evolutionary capacities which support the recovery and expression of our full and true nature. Our individual and collective shift to awakened wholeness is needed during these transitions. Personal presence-that is, the freedom from the compulsions of our automatic nature and direct contact with our inner centers of intelligence -provides access to more of who we are and to the richness and immediacy of life. A presence-based approach to the Enneagram profoundly illuminates our highest gifts as well as the familiar personality patterns that distance us from our deepest self. Our focus will be on how we can use the Enneagram as a vehicle for healing, embracing our whole nature, and allowing our highest gifts to be revealed. Learn why Guest, Dr. Roxanne Howe-Murphy, author of Deep Living with the Enneagram: Recovering Your True Nature, calls the Enneagram A Map of Love.

Presence will continue to deepen if we keep inhabiting our body, notice the subtle energy in your body while bringing loving attention to all parts of your body with this 18 minute half guided and half silent meditation by Ava.

Join Trillium Awakening  teacher Cielle Backstrom in the present moment for an “Awareness Tune-up.” As we awaken, three major energy centers start to come alive.  The head, heart and belly, are vast inner spaces, and  paying more attention to them can help us feel like we are arriving more fully in ourselves. Often, people have...

Join Trillium Awakening  teacher Cielle Backstrom in the present moment for an “Awareness Tune-up.” As we awaken, three major energy centers start to come alive.  The head, heart and belly, are vast inner spaces, and  paying more attention to them can help us feel like we are arriving more fully in ourselves. Often, people have […]

Welcome to Radical Love Now's first podcast episode. Meet the host Bernadette McKee and her colleague Jennifer Lovejoy as they discuss their intentions for the podcast, while sharing about themselves and why they decided to launch this podcast at this defining moment in time.Currently, we are in a pivotal moment of witnessing the awakening of humanity and we are all being given the opportunity to evolve into a higher state of consciousness. Bernadette and Jennifer explore this beautiful opportunity through the lens of Embodiment. How do we embrace being spiritual beings living in a human body by really experiencing life through the human body, while evolving our ego's, and living from the heart. This experience gives us the opportunity to live from a place of presence and wholeness.Come join us on this beautiful, wild, delicate, crazy, and fun journey of exploring life.

Meditation: Living, Embodied Presence (2020-05-13) - This practice begins with a full body scan and then guides us to return again and again to our senses. What we find is a dynamic presence, a Hereness that feels like home. The meditation ends with a beautiful poem by David Wagoner called, “Lost.”

This week I'm joined by Caitríona Nic Ghiollaphádraig. Caitríona is trained in 5Rhythms and Open Floor movement practices for the past 23 years. In the past 10 years she has integrated her passion for neuroscience into her movement teaching and developed a body of work called Embodied Brain/Embodied Presence. Caitríona teaches this work all over Ireland and Belgium. "Once actually you feel your feet in the place you are, then your mind is there as well and your presence is there as well, because you can't be in your feet (you can imagine you feet somewhere else), but you can't actually be right in your feet unless you're right in the present moment". http://embodiedbrain.ie

Embodied Presence (Part 2) - Planting our Roots in the Universe - Working with Pain (2020-02-05) - In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being.

Part 1: Embodied Presence - Planting our Roots in the Universe (2020-01-22) - In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being.

Kris Larsen BC-DMT, LCPC, GL-CMA, is a therapist, educator and performer.  he has been in private practice for 25 years and taught in graduate education for over 20. Kris teaches 'The Neuroscience of Embodied Presence' through the Embodied Education Institute of Chicago.  In this podcast, Kris challenges the idea of trusting the body and advocates for valuing the body as a source.

Kris Larsen BC-DMT, LCPC, GL-CMA, is a therapist, educator and performer.  He has been in private practice for 25 years and taught in graduate education for over 20.  Kris teaches ‘The Neuroscience of Embodied Presence' through the Embodied Education Institute of Chicago. In this podcast, Kris brings humor, honesty, and generosity of spirit as he shares about the ways in which Tourette's disorder has informed his embodied experience as a teacher, a dancer, and a therapist.  

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Taya Shere (Taya Mâ). Taya is the co-founder of Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute, co-author of The Hebrew Priestess: Ancient and New Paths of Jewish Women's Spiritual Leadership, and faculty at Starr King School for the Ministry and the Chaplaincy Institute, where she trains emergent clergy across faith traditions. She teaches Ancestral Lineage Healing, offering individual sessions virtually, and in-person workshops across the country. Taya is also a Somatic Experiencing practitioner and offers online courses in Embodied Presence, Pleasure as Prayer, Conscious Menstruation and Ancestral Healing. Her Hebrew Goddess chant albums — This Bliss, Wild Earth Shebrew, Halluyah All Night and Torah Tantrika — have been heralded as "cutting-edge mystic medicine music." She makes home, music and other magic in Berkeley, California, on occupied Ohlone lands.   

Embodied Presence: Portal to the Sacred – Part 2 - This two part series explores how we regularly leave our body and skim life’s surface in a mental trance, and the ways we can train our attention to come home again. We look at working with physical and emotional pain, and the gifts of love, wisdom, creativity and aliveness that arise as we learn to fully inhabit these living forms and all our senses with awareness. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks and meditations freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

Episode #2 - In this episode, Michael examines what it takes to practice an authentically Embodied Presence, questioning habitual thinking, and learning to practice letting go of patterned habits.

This sutra tells us what happens when we can regulate our ways of being or internal activities successfully. What happens when you choose to stay with these wordless sensations and the combination of everything that you are feeling without having to add an opinion or a story? Is it possible that your true nature feels spacious, formless, ageless and nameless? Might it be possible that your true nature feels timeless, without beginning and without an end?  https://unravelthethread.com/

Embodied Presence: Portal to the Sacred - Part 1 (2019-03-13) - This two part series explores how we regularly leave our body and skim life’s surface in a mental trance, and the ways we can train our attention to come home again. We look at working with physical and emotional pain, and the gifts of love, wisdom, creativity and aliveness that arise as we learn to fully inhabit these living forms and all our senses with awareness.  Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks and meditations freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

In this episode of the Mindfulness Meditation Podcast with Danny Ford, we offer a trauma-informed guided meditation. We begin with receptive listening, before gently shifting to mindfulness of breathing. We spend the last few minutes practicing metta or loving-kindness. The meditation is led by Danny Ford, a mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist in Leeds. Danny specialises in helping people living with symptoms of complex or relational trauma, including sexualised trauma or emotional neglect.

Part 2: Refuge in the Wilderness – Coming Home to Embodied Presence - When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

Part 1: Refuge in the Wilderness - Coming Home to Embodied Presence (2017-06-28) - When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

Meditation: Arriving in Embodied Presence - This guided meditation instruction includes: 1 - Arriving in embodied presence with senses awake, 2 - Further collecting the attention using a primary anchor or base, and 3 - Continuing to collect around an anchor or widening to rest in open, natural awareness - in presence with what is. Given as part of the morning guided meditation Instruction on the Spring 2017 IMCW Retreat. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

This recording is about the “Practice of Embodied Presence”, guidelines for connecting directly with the personal and sacred wisdom of your body. If you are caught up in the thoughts and feelings of the fight, flight, freeze body, you are already recycling the past. If you learn how to tune into your presencing body, you […]

This recording is about the “Practice of Embodied Presence”, guidelines for connecting directly with the personal and sacred wisdom of your body. If you are caught up in the thoughts and feelings of the fight, flight, freeze body, you are already recycling the past. If you learn how to tune into your presencing body, you […]

As we bring to a close our series on Scripture as Drama, we look to the question of transformation and how to internalize Scripture, prayer and embodied living as a way of life.

As we bring to a close our series on Scripture as Drama, we look to the question of transformation and how to internalize Scripture, prayer and embodied living as a way of life.

Reflection: RAIN - A Guide for Embodied Presence (from 2013-03-23) - We have deep conditioning to disconnect from our body’s awareness and, in so doing, leave the site of our creativity, love and vitality. This short meditation uses the acronym RAIN as a guide in re-inhabiting our bodies and our full aliveness.   Free download of Tara’s new 10 min meditation: “Mindful Breathing: Finding Calm and Ease” when you join her email list.

2013-09-18 Guided Meditation: Embodied Presence

In the video below, you can see somebody using the body as a resource in the process of making sense of things. Please keep in mind that the person in this video, Carol “Tandava” Henning, is an actor and dancer who sees belly dancing as a way to embody the sacred feminine. She has developed […]

In the video below, you can see somebody using the body as a resource in the process of making sense of things. Please keep in mind that the person in this video, Carol “Tandava” Henning, is an actor and dancer who sees belly dancing as a way to embody the sacred feminine. She has developed […]

2012-02-29 - Embodied Presence: Gateway to Intimacy and Freedom - We often move through the day in a reactive trance, removed from the aliveness of our bodies and this natural world. This talk explores how coming home to our bodies awakens us to living love, creativity and the deepest realization of who we are. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Your donation makes a difference! Thank you!

2011-12-29 - The Blessings of Embodied Presence (retreat talk) - All that we cherish - love, creativity, wisdom and aliveness - becomes available when we come home to an embodied presence. This talk looks at how the two wings of mindfulness and compassion guide us in the midst of difficulty to our inner sanctuary of freedom. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Your donation makes a difference! Thank you!