Podcast appearances and mentions of judith aston

Best Selling Author Will Johnson and his latest book “The Radical Path of Somatic Dharma: Radiant Body, Radiant Mind” Inner Traditions (January 7, 2025). Will is the director of the Institute for Embodiment Training and the founder of Bambu Hueco, a retreat center in Costa Rica that views the body as the doorway to spiritual growth and transformation. Book Description: The modern practice of seated meditation is in serious need of reformation. What began as a living, vibrant, and felt practice—the primary practice of the Buddhist path to spiritual realization—has painted itself into a corner of frozen stillness, divorced from lived, bodily experience. Presenting an accessible and deeply felt guide to sitting meditation as an active exploration, Will Johnson offers a revitalized understanding of this essential spiritual practice through deeper connection with the body. Johnson argues that the thought-focused mode of consciousness of modern rigid seated meditation introduces patterns of holding and tension into our bodies and virtually guarantees that awakening will not occur. He explains how our focus on thought, rather than embodied experience, results in a numbing of our connection to our physical self and the dimming of the body's natural somatic radiance, which in turn leads to the nagging presence of chronic pain, a general sense of malaise, and the inability to get comfortable in our own bodies. However, this “consciousness of separation” can be overcome. Johnson presents a wide range of practices, including 14 meditations, to support the awakening of breath and presence in the body, drawing on techniques from Buddhist, Sufi, and somatic wisdom traditions as well as methods from his studies with Ida Rolf and Judith Aston. Through the radical path of conscious sitting, Johnson shows how to transform your sitting meditation practice into a fully natural mudra of greater grace from which radiance will naturally flow. As the egoic perspective is dissolved, and chronic pain and discomfort are lessened, practitioners begin to feel a new, enlightened, bodily radiance—what Johnson calls “The Great Wide Open.” Thoughts about Will Johnson and his new book: Every time the Buddhist dharma (teachings) have moved to a new territory the form of the teachings have changed due to its interaction with the cultural/spiritual reality of the new territory. The gentle Chinese monks arrive on the shores of Japan where they encounter the samurai, and zen becomes fierce. The teachers from northern India climb up onto the Tibetan plateau where they encounter the shamanistic and animistic culture of the indigenous Bon-po, and suddenly images of wrathful and peaceful deities enter the Buddhist world. The teachings are now moving to the West, and there is no way that a uniquely Western Dharma—different from the forms coming over from Asia—won't be created. Will Johnson's new book is a forward visioning presentation of just what those changes will look like.

Judith Aston

The Massage Mentor and Judith Aston

Judith Aston is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston® Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement training, bodyworks, fitness programs and ergonomics of Aston® Kinetics. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Kristin and Darren discuss Judith's ability to see the body, her early career teaching movement and physical education, and when she had her eureka moment with body symmetry. Judith Aston-Linderoth is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston® paradigm and consequent development of Aston® Kinetics. Aston Kinetics is an educational system of movement, bodywork, fitness, and ergonomics that aims to treat each person's body as unique and customizes the work to match. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston Kinetics seeks to recognize which asymmetries are natural to a person's body and how to maximize their use when needed. Early in her career, from 1963 to 1972, Aston taught movement, physical education, and dance for performing artists and athletes at Long Beach Community College. In 1968, at the request of Dr. Ida Rolf, she developed the movement education program for Rolfing SI and taught this program for nearly a decade. Aston is an author, inventor of an array of ergonomic products, and creator of movement and bodywork programs. She continues to teach Aston Kinetics training and certification courses.   Resources:   Aston Kinetics: www.astonkinetics.com   Aston Postural Assessment: https://www.astonkinetics.com/books-and-dvds/aston-postural-assessment-2nd-ed   Hosts:   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Kristin Coverly, LMT is a massage therapist, educator, and the director of professional education at ABMP. She loves creating continuing education courses, events, and resources to support massage therapists and bodyworkers as they enhance their lives and practices. Contact her at ce@abmp.com.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com    Fascia Research Society: www.fasciaresearchsociety.org   Elements Massage: http://www.elementsmassage.com/abmp     Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA     Founded by a massage therapist for massage therapists, the Elements Massage® brand is a network of independently owned and operated studios dedicated to changing lives--including yours!  The Elements Massage brand believes massage therapists deserve a supportive team, business and marketing resources, and the chance to learn as much as they want, so many Elements Massage studios offer and reimburse continuing education on an ongoing basis. It's no surprise Elements Massage therapist and client satisfaction leads the industry. That's because from day one, the brand has kept an unmatched commitment to deliver the best therapeutic massage experiences possible for both clients and massage therapists. Elements Massage studios expects the best. So should you. If this sounds like a fit, reach out. Studios are hiring!  Visit ElementsMassage.com/ABMP for more information.   Website: https://elementsmassage.com/ABMP   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementsmassage   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementsmassage   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLHkAYMgmA6_MJ8DSEZm-A   Disclaimer: Each Elements Massage® studio is independently owned and operated. 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Elements Massage® and Elements Massage + design are registered trademarks owned by ETM.   Fascia Research Society (FRS) was established as a membership organization to facilitate, encourage, and support the dialogue and collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and academicians, in order to further our understanding of the properties and functions of fascia. Every three years, FRS hosts the International Fascia Research Congress (IFRC). Beginning in 2007 with the first IFRC, and triennially since, the IFRC has been the premiere fascia congress in the world. No other fascia congress brings together the very latest in fascial discovery and the diversity of the leaders in fascia. Registration closes August 31, 2022 – don't miss out! For more information on FRC, or to register for the 2022 IFRC please visit us at www.fasciaresearchsociety.org Questions about either FRS or IFRC? Email us at info@fasciareserchsociety.org  

Today's conversation is with Ally Gonzalez Ally was born and raised in Colombia until the age of nine. As a result of the political climate of Colombia in the early 2000's, Ally and her family fled their homeland as a result of death threats and sought out political asylum in Canada. In middle school and high school Ally engaged in sports to balance her academic workload. At the age of 16, Ally began practicing track and field and discovered that she was a very talented runner. Her love for track and field paved a path to what is now her current life.  After graduating high school, influenced by the difficulty of overcoming sport injuries and her curiosity for movement, she went on to study an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/human kinetics from the University of Western Ontario (London, Canada). she furthered her studies at the Guild for Structural Integration in Salt Lake City, after experiencing such profound transformation with her first Structural Integration Ten-series. Ally graduated as Structural Integration practitioner in 2018, and has been in practice since. She lives, trains and holds her practice in Bogota, Colombia serving her local community. Ally's continual education focuses on understanding movement through the experiential lens of renowned Structural Integration practitioners such as Mary Bond and Judith Aston, the marriage of connective tissue through the speckles of Gil Hedley, and the metaphysical exploration of herself in elite athletics. Her desire for the future is to continue expanding her knowledge of structural integration while acquiring knowledge and putting together the bits and pieces from the puzzle in her ample inquiry for life. One of Ally's ultimate life goals is to attend the Olympic games and to be an ambassador of the Structural Integration community as she gains recognition on track. This year she is training hard in hopes of qualifying for the World Championships that will take place in Oregon, USA in the month of July; making this World championship team is a stepping- stone for Ally to achieve her ultimate goal of making the 2024 Olympic games in Paris.     In today's conversation we spoke about the backstory of what brought Ally to track and field and then to Structural Integration, SI with psychology, being a professional athlete and how SI has kept her healthy in this field, being a younger practitioner in a field of many older practitioners and more.   You can learn more about Ally at the following links Her website: https://dynamicposturesi.com
 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Dk3uFaHGQ&t=3s Instagram: NATHIAAH
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In the first of our "Talking to Women" series, Til Luchau asks pioneering movement and bodywork teacher Judith Aston "Do you think being a woman ever held you back?" Then, they talk about what she thought of that question.  Get the full transcript, and the answer to Judith's 9-dot puzzle, at Til or Whitney's sites!  Whitney Lowe's online Clinical & Orthopedic Massage Courses Til Luchau's courses at Advanced-Trainings.com  Episode Resources Judith Aston's upcoming classes, newsletter and more: Site: astonkinetics.com Email: office@astonkinetics.com Phone: +1 775-831-8228 Sponsor Offers:  'RIB Issues: Principles AMT' training with Til Luchau: https://a-t.tv/rib-principles Books of Discovery: save 15% by entering "thinking" at checkout on booksofdiscovery.com. ABMP: save $24 on new membership at abmp.com/thinking.  Handspring Publishing: save 20% by entering “TTP” at checkout at handspringpublishing.com.  About Whitney Lowe  |  About Til Luchau  |  Email Us: info@thethinkingpractitioner.com (The Thinking Practitioner Podcast is intended for professional practitioners of manual and movement therapies: bodywork, massage therapy, structural integration, chiropractic, myofascial and myotherapy, orthopedic, sports massage, physical therapy, osteopathy, yoga, strength and conditioning, and similar professions. It is not medical or treatment advice.)

In this episode – which is based on a live recording of a talk within the context of the lecture series "Digital documentary practices. Topical paradigm shifts in negotiating 'the Real'", Judith Aston outlines her latest thinking around polyphony and multi-perspectivity. Linking it to her work of over thirty years with interactive media in the fields of creative media practice, documentary and visual anthropology, she introduces the concept of metamodernism into discourses on interactive narrative and discusses it in a wider public. In her inspiring presentation – followed by a lively Q & A session –, Judith explains why metamodernism can be useful to engage with complexity and uncertainty in documentary making, how it helps us to overcome simplistic binary thinking and why it prepares us to tackle future challenges.

Today's conversation is with Mary Bond  Mary Bond studied with Ida Rolf from 1969 to 1972. Emeritus Movement Faculty of the Rolf Institute, she has been involved in the development of movement education for SI from the early days with Judith Aston to the current evolution through the work of Hubert Godard.  She is the author of Balancing Your Body, the New Rules of Posture, and Your Body Mandala: Posture and Presence. She has also produced a DVD: Heal Your Posture. Since 2020, Mary has been offering online workshops for SI practitioners and other somatic educators. It is her joy to share her perspective of movement education.  In today's conversation we spoke about Mary's background as a dancer and finding the work of Ida Rolf, Rolfing and Rolf Movement History, Tensegrity and Perceptual Tensegrity, Body Mandala, how to work with Mary, and more.  You can learn more about Mary and read her blog at www.healyourposture.com. Or reach her directly: mary@healyourposture.com Her Books can be found here  Your Body Mandala: Posture as a Path to Presence https://amzn.to/3FEis9u The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World https://amzn.to/3xqQdZ9 If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd appreciate it if you would leave a positive review of the podcast and subscribe to it through the platform of your choice. When you do this it really helps other people find us, and we greatly appreciate your support. You can find more about Andrew at andrewrosenstock.com And more about Nikki at nikkiolsen.com Many thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g

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Today's Conversation is with Judith Aston.Judith is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston® Paradigm. Her distinct biomechanical model for the human body is based on a unique way of seeing the body in relationship to the earth. Her discoveries about the importance of using the forces of gravity and ground reaction in alternating sequences has transformed many systems of exercise, bodywork, and movement education. Her acute ability to “see” the body in stillness and in motion, and to train others to see, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training. In today’s conversation we talk about her inspirations, Judith's lifetime dedication to creativity and problem solving, some stories of her Esalen Somatic "Gang," Judith's way of seeing,  a short movement experiential, functional holding patterns, working with children, Aston World Movement, her new book and how one could study with her.You can find out more about Judith at https://astonkinetics.comYou can find more of Judith's History with Ida Rolf here, https://mms.rolf.org/video/individual.php?vid=781759&orgcode=ROLF As always, we hope you enjoy the show. If you like what we are putting out, please share positive reviews at wherever you listen to us from. And feel free to share with friends. We’d greatly appreciate it as we are doing these podcasts for your enjoyment and education.You can find more about Andrew at andrewrosenstock.comAnd more about Nikki at nikkiolsen.comMany thanks to Explorers Society for use of their song " All In" from their majestic album 'Spheres' Please check them out here https://open.spotify.com/album/1plT1lAPWEQ1oTRbWOiXm3?si=eAL08OJdT5-sJ6FwwZD50g 

Harvey Ruderian is a Rolfer with a full-time practice in Santa Monica, CA. After experiencing a series of transmutational healings and transformational awakenings, he enrolled in massage school in 1971 and began a lifelong journey as a student and practitioner of the healing arts.Harvey has had the privilege of studying and mentoring with many of the pioneers in the somatic field, including Dr. Ida Rolf, Judith Aston, and host of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), including John Upledger, Hugh Milne, Jean Pierre Barral, and Alain Gehin.Harvey also spent years attending training workshops and other experiences stemming from the Human Potential Movement.Listen deeply to today’s mesmerizing episode, and catch insights from Harvey and Dr. Fred regarding:How we are all “born in harmony” (and what happens next....)Deep listening as an entry point to your journeyThe alchemy of being heard (and hearing others)A critical difference between acknowledging someone for who they are, rather than what they doHow the Human Potential Movement grew out of the Anti-War movement in the 1960sDiscovering the yes! on the other side of your no!The field of bioenergeticsEmbryogenesis—a miracle, and a mysteryThe power of making agreements (including, and especially, with yourself)Why Harvey says service is the most selfish thing you can do! Episode Length: 01:07:38 MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW > Book > The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.Transformational Workshop / Training > Landmark Worldwide WELCOME TO HUMANITY RESOURCESPodcast Website >  www.welcometohumanity.net/podcastPURCHASE DR. FRED’S BOOK (paperback or Kindle) > Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression by Dr. Fred Moss www.amazon.com/Creative-Healing-Through-Creativity-Self-Expression/dp/B088N7YVMG FEEDBACK  > welcometohumanity.net/contact

Embodiment LEGEND Judith Aston joins me to discuss dance, Ida Rolf, corrective models, asymmetry, the foot, imposing mental models, spirals, external factors and embodiment, pronating, getting to the deepest layers of the body, matching movement, being of service, vibrancy, Fritz Pearls, impatience and more. A delightful elder worth listening too. https://www.astonkinetics.com/

In this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with licensed massage therapists and educators Richard Polishuk and Lauren Christman about the roles of bodywork and movement when helping people decrease pain and improve performance. They cover: What makes good posture and how to integrate the idea of posture into movement where it becomes more fluid How our experiences in life can be reflected in how we move and feel or if we have pain How often you should get a massage or bodywork How to identify the difference between a muscular and a fascial restriction and how to address it through bodywork When going deeper isn’t always better and why no pain no gain won’t necessarily get you the best result or lasting change How to use assessments to maximize a bodywork session The difference between moving to notice how we feel and moving for the sake of performance When symmetry in the body isn’t necessarily for function A brief discussion of how to use self-care techniques (foam rolling, stretching, ect) to maintain that changes that you get in a massage and what structures you’re actually changing in your structure when you foam roll Links Mentioned: Lauren and Richard's website (craftedtouch.com) Crafted Touch Facebook Page Integrative Pain Management Book About Lauren M. Christman, LMP, CBSI/KMI, CCST After 21 years in practice, Lauren's work focuses on methods based on osteopathic principles, including structural integration, craniosacral, and visceral manipulation. Taken together, these methods aim to balance the alignment and mobility of the muscles, bones and organs, and create greater client awareness of health and well-being. Depending on the needs of each client, Lauren adapt the methods she uses to create lasting changes; her work is more oriented to problem-solving and client education than to on-going maintenance or relaxation massage. Current Certifications/Professional Associations Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Washington State, since 1994. KMI-Structural Integration, with Tom Myers, Kinesis, 2004. Certified Craniosacral Therapist, with Ursula Popp, Natural Health Resources Center, 2005. Certified Teacher of Kinesis, teaching short courses and within KMI certification program in the U.S. and Europe, 2005-2013. National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), certified continuing education providers, since 2005. International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI), member, 2003; continuing education provider, since 2009. American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), member since 1994. Certification Board of Structural Integrators (CBSI), certified practitioner, since 2009. About Richard M. Polishuk, LMP, Aston-Patterner Richard has been practicing since receiving his massage license in 1986. His initial interests were in orthopedic and structural work, and he pursued those interests in depth with Ben Benjamin, Joseph Heller, Paul St. John, Rich Phaigh and others. Working with Judith Aston and certifying in Aston-Patterning in the 90's was the icing on the cake. Richard has been teaching since the late 80's. Current Certifications/Professional Associations Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Washington State, 1986. Intraoral Endorsement, Washington State, 2007. Aston-Patterning Practitioner, 1998. National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), certified continuing education providers, 2005. American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), member since 1986. Previously certified in Hellerwork, Onsen/MET, Cyriax-style Injury Treatment/Ben Benjamin and Trager.

Debbie Rosas speaks with Judith Aston, the creator of Aston® Kinetics, an educational system of movement and bodywork that uniquely treats and works with the asymmetries natural to each person’s body. Judith shares her experience with movement and the body, an interest beginning as a child and eventually leading to her work with Dr. Ida Rolf and following, the creation of her own program. Listen as Judith shares her wisdom and joy of working with the body. The post Judith Aston: Work Smarter, Not Harder appeared first on Debbie Rosas.

Tom studied directly with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller. He has also studied with movement teachers Judith Aston, Emilie Conrad, and in the martial arts. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies with European schools of osteopathy. An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for 40 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. He is a member of the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI). A certified Touch-in-Parenting instructor, Tom retains a strong interest in perinatal issues relating to movement. Tom lives, writes and sails on the coast of Maine with his partner, Quan. https://www.anatomytrains.com/

  I talk to somatic pioneer Judith Aston about the Aston Kinetics paradigm and how it integrates seamlessly with other paradigms like yoga, Pilates, and personal training, how seeing the body is taught in those disciplines and what seeing the body even means, our bodies not just as self-contained units but also about their interactions with the physical world, thoughts on the impact of product design on our bodies, what the early days of co-creating with Dr. Rolf and other pioneers was like, and the meaning behind her quote, “sometimes we just need help interpreting ourselves.”

For over 40 years Ann Brode has focused on the relationship of body, mind, and spirit as it shapes the physical experience. Receiving her BA in 1968, Ann spent 7 years as a motor-perceptual therapist working with young children. In this early work, she discovered that every person learns differently and everybody can change and find better balance, grace, and comfort. Seeking to help all people access their full potential for responsive awareness, Ann began extensive training with Movement Therapy and Bodywork pioneer Judith Aston. Ann was the founder and director of the Healing Center Foundation, a nonprofit supporting integrative health and practitioners in Santa Barbara, and creator of the website, sbHealthSource.org. For the past ten years, she has written on health and body related topics for Health Source Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent, Huffington Post and Somatic Psychotherapy Today Journal. She has also recorded and produced an acclaimed CD entitled Body Breath: Three Guided Meditations.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.