Podcasts about somatic education

Peggi Honig (GCFP, GCAT) is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Peggi Experience, which focuses on teaching the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education to clients from around the world. In this conversation with Peggi we discuss:How her background in music and culinary pursuits led to and informed her journey into the healing artsUsing the Feldenkrais Method to improve your terrainThe importance of stance and foot placementAddressing the global contractionWhen in pain, go to another placeCompulsion vs dilemma vs choiceWhy Feldenkrais is NOT a modality...and what it really is....and more!Learn more about Peggi and her work at her website: https://www.thepeggiexperience.com/Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain 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.netMusic by Chris Merenda

In this episode, I'm doing one of my not-so-solo solo casts - with Dr Helen Machen-Pearce in the room. We talk the power of nervous system regulation and how co-regulation plays a key role in well-being. This candid conversation dives into mental health, somatic practices, and how we connect as humans. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just curious about nervous system healing, this episode offers rich insights. We touch on how we're building a new membership around this work. Find out more about 'Embodied Flourishing' and join us here: embodimentunlimited.com/flourish Check out more from Dr Helen here: yogarogue.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

FEATURED GUESTS: Richard Sims MSME, MSMT, CTPRichard Sims is a Master Somatic Movement Educator/Movement Therapist, Mindfulness, Embodiment and Body Awareness Educator, Certified Trauma Professional, Aikido Instructor, and Somatic Specialist in the areas of stress, fear, anxiety, pain and trauma. He is currently the Board President for ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association) where he tirelessly works growing the Somatic Movement Profession and its place in the integrative whole person health field. He also sits on the Board of Aiki Extensions.He teaches adults, children and teens empowering somatic approaches and tools to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing. His trauma informed somatic approach combines the BodyMind connection, as well as our emotions and distress responses with many somatic and mindful methods including Being In Movement® mindbody education, Body Awareness, Breathing, Meditation, Somatic Education, Feldenkrais, Alexander, Trauma Informed Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the principles of the the martial art of Aikido (The Art of Peace).He teaches in person and online globally with individuals and groups. Additionally he runs workshops with allied professionals on how they can incorporate somatic approaches into their practice in a complimentary integrative whole person approach to healing. Richard also works with organizations, schools, non-profits, first responders and companies, helping with their member's challenges that affect their relationships and performance personally, professionally and academically.Some of these groups include: MenHealing (a prominent organization for male sexual abuse survivors and their loved ones) along with thought leaders from the psychotherapeutic field, The Cancer Wellness Center, Illinois Schools, Urban Gateways (curriculum through the arts), the State of Illinois (First responder professional and personal connection, de-escalation, stress and trauma), FORGE (Trans Survivors) and the H.O.M.E. Project, supplying electronic and video based resources and information to over a million incarcerated men and women in 47 states.LISTEN & LEARN: Rich's definition of Somatic Movement approaches to therapy.Legal considerations regarding touch as a somatic movement practitioner and why he has elected to practice as an educator. An experiential game designed to highlight the mind and body working together to construct core beliefs and narratives that may keep us stuck. The benefits of training and seeking out consultation or supervision with an experienced mentor if you want to integrate somatic approaches into your practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Web: richardesims.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/richard.sims.5667Instagram:richsims_breathingLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-sims-ab02337/International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy AssociationMen HealingThe Myth of Normal by Gabor MateSign up for Richard's list https://richard-e-sims.kit.com/b79e217651SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT:May 3rd 2:30-6:30 pm CT he will be teaching on A Somatic Movement Approach for Healing the Effects of Sexual Abuse & Trauma at the Expressive Therapies Summit MIDWEST 2025 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago. OTHER WORKSHOPS:https://menhealing.org/somatic-healing-101-2025/

Send us a textAs a Performance and Confidence Coach, Adam Cole wants to transform the world, one person at a time.Adam writes about the central issues keeping us from moving: fear, doubt, lack of awareness of ourselves and our relationships.  He is constantly asking:  ‘How can we learn to see clearly in ourselves what is holding us back?Adam began as a jazz bandleader and ballet accompanist in Atlanta, simultaneously crafting his first novel, The Myth of Magic.  He continued to write and publish during a 12 year career as a choral director.  Now he runs Willow Music where he fosters a new generation of musicians and writers who work with a greater self-understanding.Adam is the producer of TruerMU, a YouTube Channel focusing on musical self-knowledge.  He is also the Assistant Editor of the Feldenkrais Journal of Somatic Education.Adam's work is available on Amazon and anywhere else books are sold.  Visit https://acole.net to be a part of Adam's online community.Top 5 Songs of Encouragement1) “Don't Give Up” by Peter Gabriel ft. Kate Bushhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjEq-r2agqc&t=1s2) “Hymn to St. Cecilia” by Benjamin Brittenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7GSygUXlUI&t=1s3) “Late in the Evening” by Paul Simonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilzvuie7Bks&t=1s4) “Seelinnikoi” by Varttinahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4pHUmIpUxM5) “I Picked Up My Guitar” by Adam Colehttps://acole.net/track/3807114/i-picked-up-my-guitar-album-trackSupport the show

#304: Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world, pouring yourself out for everyone but you? What if I told you there's a reason your body feels braced, tense, or disconnected - and that your wise body holds the keys to a radically different experience?In this episode, I explore the science of why nervous system education and somatic practices are vital for building a life of ease, connection, and authenticity. I also show you how to reclaim your birthright of joy and break free from old patterns that are keeping you small.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://victoriaalbina.com/304

Movement often becomes more difficult as we age. When we add Parkinson's Disease to that mix, we can feel trapped. Let's examine how we can reclaim functional and pleasure in movement using the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. Learn how working with curiosity and movement experiments awakens your brain to possibilities that were unavailable just a few moments ago. You will get a chance to do small movement experiments within this session from a seated position. Come ready to be surprised! Website: FutureLifeNow.com Cynthia Allen has been working in wellness practices, healthcare management, and organizational consulting for over 35 years. In 2001, she became a Certified Feldenkrais® practitioner and, more recently, a Senior Trainer in Movement Intelligence. She is the co-creator of the Integral Human Gait theory and the creator of Your Learning Body, an online Feldenkrais community She has found Feldenkrais Method and Bones for Life to be a vital part of finding personal health despite life challenges. In her private practice, she has had the privilege of working with many people with Parkinson's Disease, helping them to move through daily life with increased ease. Cynthia has written about the Feldenkrais Method, pain, and trauma for the Alternative and Complementary Therapies Journal as well as the online Chronic Pain Partners. She has conducted and published a research paper: Alternative Movement Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation in the Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, business partner and NLP guru, Larry Wells and their new puppy Darby. Today her practice is held online allowing her to serve more people than she ever realized was possible.

Don Hanlon Johnson is a professor at CIIS in San Francisco and the founder of the first graduate degree program in Somatics. He is the author of a body of literature on the intersections among bodily experience, the natural world, spirituality, social justice, and health.Don Hanlon Johnson  began his training with Dr. Ida Rolf and joined Thomas Hanna as a contributing editor of his journal Somatics, To find out more about his work please visit https://donhanlonjohnson.com. To find out more about my work or take lessons please visit http://somaticprimer.com Please visit our online learning platform on Patreon at Somatic Primer.Please enjoy the show.Support the show

Dr. Peter Levine is a psychologist and biophysicist and the developer of the therapeutic modality, Somatic Experiencing. He is also the author of the wildly popular book, Waking the Tiger and Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He opens up about his own trauma and what led him to his ground-breaking work.Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at: Ergos Institute, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon UK, Inner Traditions, Books A Million, and Bookshop.orgLearn more about Peter and Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) at somaticexperiencing.comThis episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/MENTAL and use code MENTAL. This episode is sponsored by 23andMe for 10% off go to www.23andme.com/mental. Total Health membership includes services initiated and performed by third-party clinicians and lab providers through the 23andMe platform. Additional terms and conditions also apply. See 23andme.com to learn more. Total Health Membership not available to residents of HI, NJ, NY, RI and US territories.This episode is sponsored by IQ Bar. For 20% off all products and free shipping text MENTAL to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.If you're interested in seeing and possibly buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is @MIHHfurnitureWAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes. It costs nothing. It's extremely helpful to have your subscription set to download all episodes automatically. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donateYou can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura M Gates is a Hanna Somatic Educator (CHSE) and Clinical Somatic Educator (CCSE) and a practitioner based in New York City and Averøy, Norway. As a former professional dancer, she toured internationally with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Co in the 70s and 80s and earned an MFA degree in dance from Bennington College. 40 […]

In this episode, Ali Mezey share the concept of 'Soma' as illuminated by Master Bodyworker and Author, Thomas Hanna, in his book The Body of Life. Thomas Hanna coined the term 'somatic' now used extensively by practitioners of many body-based disciplines - he is one of the grandfathers of body therapy practiced all over the world in infinite variation. in this episode, Ali reads  out of the introductory chapter which discussing the distinction between the physical body and the living, dynamic 'Soma' and dives into the broader context of human embodiment. Hanna's body of work, and this episode, offer a profound perspective on the interconnectedness, adaptability, and intrinsic intelligence of living systems. To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comMORE THOMAS HANNA:Website: www.somatics.org/about/introductionMore about: Who is Thomas Hanna in the world of Somatics?To purchase Hanna's book: The Body of Life: Creating New Pathways for Sensory Awareness and Fluid MovementThomas Hanna ObituaryThe bodywork community lost a vital member in Thomas Hanna, who died in a late July, 1990 auto accident near Novato, California. He was 61.Born November 21, 1928, in Waco, Texas, Hanna was the founder of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training in Novato, California and the editor of Somatics: Magazine-Journal of the Bodily Arts and Sciences. He also authored seven books, perhaps best know for Bodies in Revolt: A Primer in Somatic Thinking (1970) and Somatics (1989).Hanna is survived by his wife, Eleanor Criswell, and three children, daughters Tad Hanna and Wendell Zitelman , and son Michael Hanna.As an undergraduate at Texas Christian University from which he received a bachelor's in 1949, Hanna initially thought about going into theology. He continued studies at the University of Chicago, later receiving a Bachelor of Divinity and then a doctorate in philosophy.Hanna taught in Europe and several colleges throughout the U.S. At his memorial service held, Aug. 12, several people referred to his popularity as a teacher. One speaker recalled an incident while Hanna was teaching at the University of Florida. He was having car trouble and was going to be late getting to his class. He called his secretary as asked her to notify the class that he would be there but would arrive late. When he did arrive an hour and a half late, the class of 700 yoga students was still waiting for him in the ROTC quadrangle where the class met. Truly he was an engaging teacher. His commitment and involvement with his material, as well as his skill at communicating it, inspired his students.In his early seminal books, he posed philosophical questions about humanity, i.e. what is it to be human, to be embodied, to be free? Those questions run like themes though his work. They were questions he never ceased exploring.In the early 1970's, after reading Bodies in Revolt, a well-known member of the bodywork world suggested he meet and study with Moshe Feldenkrais. As a result, Hanna studied with Feldenkrais in 1973 and 1974, and organized the first four-year Feldenkrais training program in the U.S. in 1975. He also founded the Novato Institute in 1975.Hanna considered himself a writer, philosopher and teacher, not a bodyworker. He called the hands-on work Clinical Somatic Education. It was his strong belief that real change can only occur from within and not be imposed on someone from the outside. It is the difference between working on someone and working with someone. The goal was not to change tissue but to restore awareness and voluntary control over the sensory-motor system.He believed that people were affected by a condition he termed sensory motor amnesia (SMA), and his work was designed to correct this. The concept of SMA is that if you lose your awareness of a part of your body, either through trauma or habituation, you lose your ability o move that part. Restoring awareness restores voluntary control. This can then be reinforced with simple movement patterns similar to Feldenkrais movement.Hanna often referred to F.M. Alexander and Feldenkrais as important teachers for him. According to Hanna, Feldenkrais has made a tremendously important discovery about body function, but hadn't fully explored the implications of that discovery himself. Hanna used the analogy that Feldenkrais had opened the door to a vast new territory, but had not gone inside to explore. Hanna had gone through the door and was exploring this new territory in light of recent development in neurophysiology, and the implications were breathtaking. Feldenkrais had said, and Hanna reiterated, that there is no limit what people can learn.In an editorial last fall/winter, Hanna wrote about human mortality, analogizing it with his flowers:“There was only one difference between the flowers and me: the impatiens affirmed the eternity of life, and I did not. The impatiens were pure in the way they lived, and I was sullied with contradiction…I realized that, all things considered, it was the impatiens who lived life to the fullest, whereas I was living my life, hamstrung. It was not I who was superior, but they…Is total affirmation of life and growth the highest good, or is it some kind of sinful ignorance? Should I live awaiting the end that I have envisaged, or should I live expecting only life and only future?“Who is wiser? I, or the impatiens? I think the impatiens are wiser. They assume only what they know and feel. They do not assume something they do not know and feel…“And so I water my impatiens this summer and into the autumn. And I gaze at their happy innocence. They are my teachers, just as my mother is my teacher. And the water sinks down into the soil, giving life. It is the same soil from which I sprang and my mother sprang. And it is the same soil that will receive us both.“If I trusted it to give us life at the beginning, I might just as well trust it to give us life at the end. In that way, I have joined in a wisdom that tells me that my mother, my flowers, and I myself are now together and somehow will always be.”- Victoria Carmona, a student of Hanna's, contributed to this report.From Massa...

Jack and trauma expert, Peter A Levine, PhD, map the path to healing through imagination, curiosity, somatic experiencing, and loving awareness.Want fresh Jack teachings delivered to your inbox? Join Jack's newsletter for weekly free content from JackKornfield.com – guided meditations, Dharma Talks, articles, and more! Sign up at JackKornfield.com/newsletter“Healing has to be coming together through the minute particulars in the body and in the story that's actually our experience and not some idea about it.” – Jack KornfieldIn this fresh conversation, Jack and Dr. Levine dive into:Mapping trauma and the path to healing sufferingA relaxing Jack “Just Here: Guided Meditation” on loving awarenessHow An Autobiography of Trauma led to Peter's powerful healing journeyWorking with the astrological and Jungian archetype of Chiron, the Wounded HealerSomatic Experiencing and the roots of healing trauma in the bodyThe transformative aspects of meeting trauma with loving kindness and persistenceCuriosity as a necessary factor of enlightenmentHow the gift of Jack's childhood trauma led him to discover BuddhismImagination and Peter's mystical meet-ups with Albert EinsteinMiracles, intuition, and psychic premonition/knowingWhat Jack shared with his scientific-materialist atheist father on his deathbedOur inseparable connection and recognition that it's always “us” in this web of life“The whole notion that we are separate is a fabrication. We are in a field of consciousness.” – Jack KornfieldAbout Peter A Levine, PhD:Dr. Peter A. Levine has worked in the field of stress and trauma for over 40 years, is the developer of the Somatic Experiencing method, and founder of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. To connect more with Peter's teachings, pick up a copy of his illuminating book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey, and sign up for his upcoming classes and programs at SomaticExperiencing.comThis conversation was originally filmed on 5/24/24 by the Ergos Institute of Somatic Experiencing as a community health somatic support benefit for MathMoms in Cape Town, South Africa. Learn more about this compassionate initiative here at mathmoms.co.zaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking points: trauma This was an honor. The word trauma gets thrown around a lot these days, so it's important to get back to basics and really sink into what's going on and why. After all, this is humanity we're talking about, and we're nothing if not complex. Peter is a legend in therapy circles for his groundbreaking work in somatic education and trauma work, so we dug into many of the different (and unusual) things something like trauma brings to the table. Both Peter and I encourage you to listen WITH someone! (00:00:00) - Peter's definition of trauma and how it affects the body (00:07:27) - Peter demonstrates a somatic exercise to help release trauma (00:13:14) - Do men and women experience and handle trauma differently? (00:21:40) - On how trauma needs witnessing to heal, and Peter's experience with active imagination  (00:34:14) - Navigating the almost mystical side of healing (00:39:45) - Why the tiger? (00:43:27) - How can men work in a healthy way with anger, and how betrayal can impact how someone expresses themselves (00:49:08) - The main tool to help process trauma Peter A Levine, Ph.D., is the developer of Somatic Experiencing®, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education, dedicated to Community Outreach and Post-Advanced Somatic Experiencing® Training, and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International. He has taught at the University of California, Berkeley; Mills College; Antioch University; the California Institute of Integral Studies; and the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. Dr. Levine is the author of several best-selling books on trauma, including Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma (published in over 29 languages); In an Unspoken Voice, How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness; and Trauma and Memory, Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past. Connect with Peter -Website: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/ -New book: An Autobiography of Trauma: https://books.innertraditions.com/autobiography-of-trauma/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpeteralevine/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peteralevinephd/ *** This episode is brought to you by Henson Shaving. Genuinely love these guys and their product because they've made my shaving experience actually enjoyable! Go to https://hensonshaving.com/mantalks to get two years worth of free blades with your new razor. Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance.  Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is trauma work different when there is a syndrome involved? Today, I'm delighted to bring you another episode featuring Dr. Peter Levine. Dr. Levine is the Developer of Somatic Experiencing® and the Founder of both the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and Somatic Experiencing International. Together, we will discuss how stored trauma can lead to syndromes and the somatic solutions that can help. You'll hear more on: The main element in your body that drives all syndromes Why somatic work is one of 3 pillars of stored trauma What every physician should know about syndromes The role of childhood trauma in chronic syndromes What dysautonomia is (and its role in syndromes) The key to somatic work with any and all syndromes And more! For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

Thomas is joined by the founder of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and the developer of Somatic Experiencing, Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. They discuss how trauma affects our physical bodies, and how the bottom-up approach of Somatic Experiencing helps to heal trauma by addressing the body first. Peter shares fascinating anecdotes from his own personal and professional history and explains how trauma is transmitted through generations, along with important information about survival and spirituality. He and Thomas focus on connection as a crucial, if not THE most crucial element of trauma healing, and how grieving and witnessing pain together can bridge massive cultural divides.   ✨ Order Thomas' new book, “Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma–And Our World” here:

Today's guest is Dr. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, which he has developed over the past 50 years. He is the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education, and the Founder and Advisor for Somatic Experiencing International. The recipient of four lifetime achievement awards, Dr. Levine is also the author of several best-selling books on trauma, including Waking the Tiger, In an Unspoken Voice, and Trauma and Memory. In this conversation with Peter we speak about his brand new book, entitled “An autobiography of trauma: A healing journey” where he shares his personal journey to heal his own severe childhood trauma. We also talk about the Somatic Experiencing technique and its application. Along with topics like dissociation, shame, self-compassion, and the role of community in healing. It's a powerful and enlightening conversation, and we hope you enjoy it.Learn more about Peter and Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) at somaticexperiencing.com Peter's new book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey is available at: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/se-books https://a.co/d/6tut8d2 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Peter-A.-Levine/author/B001JS4POY Find an SEI Practitioner https://directory.traumahealing.org/ Podcast URLS Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/254sEJYVMdKL5JaY0nskit Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-trauma-to-triumph-with-wade-robson-and-james-safechuck/id1625756728 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/FromTraumaToTriumphPodcast/ Amazon/Audible https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/54f41991-cad8-42b5-bcda-fecfdedab159/from-trauma-to-triumph-with-wade-robson-and-james-safechuck Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85OGFhMjhkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Social: Wade Robson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waderobsoncreations/ James Safechuck Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james.safechuck/

In the quiet aftermath of a personal storm, Scott Forrester found solace and strength in the Feldenkrais method. His journey is not just about physical recovery; it's a poignant narrative of resilience amid life's harshest trials – loss, grief, and reinvention.Forrester's story began with an accident that challenged conventional healing methods. Physical therapy couldn't mend what was broken within him. Then he realized that our struggles often lie deeper than muscle or bone—nestle in the intricate dance between mind and body.Through Feldenkrais, Forrester teaches us to listen—to really listen—to our bodies whispers before they become screams. This method isn't confined to those seeking physical relief; it extends its embrace to anyone yearning for emotional liberation from grief's heavy chains.His tale weaves through his own tapestry of loss—of loved ones who have passed on but whose presence still guide him like unseen stars guiding sailors home. He speaks candidly about embracing life as a way to honor those we've lost rather than being anchored by their absence.But this isn't just a story about coping with sorrow—it's also one of profound love. Over 50 years married, Forrester learned that marriage thrives on more than promises—it blossoms through unspoken understandings, shared growth, and enduring friendship.Scott Forrester stands as a testament to living fully—not despite losses—but because of them, transforming pain into purposeful strides forward...into awareness...into hope.RESOURCES:Book | The Aware AthleteThe Faldenkrais MethodCONNECT:WebsiteFacebookInstagram_______NEED HELP?National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis CounselorIf you are struggling with grief due to any of the 40+ losses, free resources are available HERE.CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: InstagramWebsiteLinkedInFacebookSupport the Show.This episode is sponsored by Do Grief Differently™️, my twelve-week, one-on-one, in-person/online program for grievers who have suffered any type of loss to feel better. Click here to learn new tools, grief education, and the only evidence-based method for moving beyond the pain of grief. Would you like to join the mission of Grieving Voices in normalizing grief and supporting hurting hearts everywhere? Become a supporter of the show HERE.

Somatic psychology legend Dr. Peter Levine joins Dr. Rick and Forrest to explore how we can use body-based approaches to recover from traumatic experiences. Peter uses his personal history with trauma to illustrate the practices he's taught to thousands of people through his work. They discuss the importance of resourcing experiences, creating safety, developing interoception, abandonment wounds, bringing a diverse perspective to somatic work, and working with shame.  Please be aware that this episode includes a description of sexual assault. About our Guest: Dr. Peter Levine is the creator of Somatic Experiencing and the Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. He's taught at a number of universities, has received Lifetime Achievement awards from numerous organizations, and is the best-selling author of several books, including Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma, and his most recent book An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction 2:15: Peter's dream about publishing his recent book 6:40: Themes connecting the personal and professional for Peter 10:15: Physicalization, pendulation, and decontextualization of trauma 16:15: Presence with others, and moving gently into shame to move through it 20:55: The fundamental view that we our innately healthy, and completing the arc 23:05: When the prompt “feel it in your body” doesn't work 28:15: Advice for when you don't have access to therapy or a SEP practitioner 30:35: Tenderness 34:30: Anchoring in the here and now when accessing past memories 39:35: Conceiving of yourself as a source of safety 43:30: Generating your own internal wellbeing 46:20: Acknowledging the reality of your history, patience, and completion 49:45: Living by dying 52:15: Recap Offer from Dr. Rick: If you'd like to improve your self-worth, check out Rick's new 4-hour, live online workshop. You'll learn methods and practices that can actually change your brain and your habits, so you start nurturing your sense of worth and belonging. Our listeners can get 20% off with coupon code BeingWell20: https://selfworthworkshop.com/ Forrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there.  Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors If you're navigating something messy, call The Dr. John Delony Show. Dr. John shares practical advice on how to connect with people, face depression, overcome anxiety, and learn what it means to be well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  Transform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world's largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! OneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co. Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website

Odcinek otwierający piąty sezon „Osobistych rozmów holistycznych” to spotkanie z amerykańskim psychoterapeutą somatycznym i fizjoterapeutą Dave'em Bergerem. Z jednym z najbliższych współpracowników dr. Petera Levine'a, legendarnego twórcy metody pracy z traumą Somatic Experiencing, rozmawiam o tym, co możemy robić na co dzień, aby leczyć i transformować traumy, które nas dotknęły. Odcinek specjalny nagrany jest w języku angielskim. Na YouTubie dostępny jest videocast z napisami. (ENG)Somatic Experiencing. Transforming lives through healing traumaReactions to overwhelming experiences, danger and mortal threat are adaptive physiological functions of necessity but if the physiological processes cannot return to baseline in a reasonable timeframe the result can impact our future on physiological, cognitive, behavioral, spiritual and relational level. It is called trauma reaction. What are basis for understanding these maladaptive patterns? How they can change to become less rigid, more stable and flexible? What is the differences between acute danger and pervasive trauma? What can we do on daily basis to heal and transform traumas?Somatic Experiencing is a body-oriented modality that helps heal trauma and other stress disorders. Developed by Peter Levine, Ph.D., it is the result of the multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, with more than 45 years of successful application. SE resolves symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps to release, recover, and become more resilient. The large majority of people worldwide have traumatic experiences in their lifetime, which can have major impacts on their health and well-being.Dave Berger, MFT, PT, MA, SEP. Somatic Psychotherapist, Physical Therapist, Integrative Bodyworker, Developer of Bodywork and Somatic Education™ for Trauma Therapists (BASE™). Dave has been in the field of Somatics for over 42 years having first found his way into it by developing his own undergraduate program, somatopsychology, at the University of Maryland. He went on to obtain graduate degrees in physical therapy at Stanford University and somatic psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies.He has been significantly influenced by Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing®, Marion Rosen and Rosen Method® bodywork, Paul Linden's Being In Movement® and other somatics practices, as well as family systems, psychodynamic psychotherapy, manual physical therapy, visceral manipulation, and craniosacral therapy.Dave is a faculty member of Somatic Experiencing International teaching the Somatic Experiencing Professional Training and has developed BASE™: Bodywork and Somatic Education™ for trauma therapists. His clinical work spans work with PTSD, couples, individuals, anxiety, chronic pain, medical syndromes/chronic distress, and acute musculoskeletal problems.(PL)Reakcje na przytłaczające doświadczenia, niebezpieczeństwo i śmiertelne zagrożenie są z konieczności adaptacyjnymi funkcjami fizjologicznymi, ale jeśli procesy fizjologiczne nie mogą powrócić do stanu wyjściowego w rozsądnych ramach czasowych, wynik może mieć wpływ na naszą przyszłość na poziomie fizjologicznym, poznawczym, behawioralnym, duchowym i relacyjnym. Nazywa się to reakcją na traumę.Jakie są podstawy zrozumienia tych nieprzystosowawczych wzorców? I jak mogą się one zmienić, aby stać się mniej sztywne, a bardziej stabilne i elastyczne? Jaka jest różnica między ostrym zagrożeniem a nieustająco trwającą traumą? Co możemy robić na co dzień, aby leczyć i transformować traumy, które nas dotknęły?Somatic Experiencing to metoda zorientowana na ciało, która pomaga leczyć traumę i inne zaburzenia stresowe. Opracowana przez dr. Petera Levine'a, jest...

How are traumatic memories stored in the body? How has Somatic Experiencing helped thousands of people release the symptoms of trauma through bodily practices rather than talky therapy? How did Peter resolve his own devastating childhood trauma? What will a trauma aware society be like? In this episode we have the fascinating question of the different ways traumatic memories are stored to think about, and how the body itself and not only the brain is instrumental in the way the memory's are made and processed, and so in how we might ease the symptoms of the trauma later on. We're going to delve into the brain-body connection in traumatic memory, looking at the way trauma can influence our bodily states and so in turn the way we can use bodily methods in a bottom-up approach, to re-train the brain to feel safe and integrate traumatic memories.  For this there can be no better person than the psychotherapist, Dr. Peter Levine, the creator of the Somatic Experiencing therapy method, founder of the Institute of Somatic Education and author of many books on trauma and therapy, including “Waking the Tiger”, “Healing Trauma”, “Trauma Through a Childs Eyes”, “Trauma and Memory” which we'll be discussing today, and his brand new book, which this episode is happy to celebrate the release of “An autobiography of Trauma: A healing Journey”. Minus 1 minute What we discuss: 00:00 Intro. 06:00 Conscious memories start earlier than we might imagine. 07:00 Descartes was wrong, better “I move, I sense, I feel, I have images, I have thoughts: therefore I am.” 07:30 The mid-1960's session with Nancy that started it all for Peter. 14:20 The 3 different nervous system bodily states: fight or flight, freeze and social engagement. 20:00 Body/Nervous system bi-directionality: Influences between Polyvagal theory and Somatic Experiencing. 26:00 Exercises to switch the hyper-aroused message coming from the body. 29:00 Animal kingdom research into ‘shaking off' daily life threatening experiences. 31:00 The very sensations that help animals release, are scary to us so we block them. 31:40 Vitality, movement and exuberance VS a disembodied society. 33:20 As children we learn to limit our exuberance, so as not to disturb adults. 35:30 Different types of memory and the role of the body in recording them. 36:00 Declarative conscious memory. 36:45 Autobiographical conscious memory. 38:30 Emotional unconscious memory (associative). 39:00 Procedural/body unconscious memories (to protect oneself). 39:45 Peter as Chiron “The Woundd Healer” archetype. 45.10 Being heard, witnessed and listened to: why reflection and mirroring are important. 47:00 “I don't think there is consciousness without being mirrored”. 47:40 A trauma aware society. 51:00 Being heard and mirrored leads to resilience. 54:00 Peter's devastating childhood trauma and shame: “An Autobiography of Trauma” 57:00 Confronting shame tends to intensify it. 59:30 Why share such a personal vulnerable story with the world? 01:01:00 The dream that helped him choose whether or not to publish this deeply personal story. 01:02:20 Encouraging others to tell their stories: cathartic sharing. 01:04:45 Sharing vulnerability with the compassionate other. 01:05:30 Is trauma required to transform or is it just an inevitability of life? 01:07:00 Trauma is a rite of passage towards being truly compassionate. 01:07:40 Gabor Mate, “Compassionate Enquiry”. 01:08:00 Curiosity can't co-exist with fear, use it to shift the process. References: Peter Levine, “An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey” 2024 (Available at Ergos Institute, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Amazon UK, Inner Traditions, Books A Million, and Bookshop.org) Somatic Experiencing https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/home Peter Levine, “Trauma and Memory” 2015 https://g.co/kgs/vAzjvB2 “Hand in Hand: Parenting by connection” episode, Listening technique https://www.chasingconsciousness.net/episode-18-parenting-by-connection-maya-coleman

In this Cheaper than Therapy episode, we sit down with Dr. Peter Levine for a deep dive into the complexity of trauma, and the transformative possibilities within therapeutic practices. Dr. Levine holds a doctorate in biophysics and a doctorate in psychology. He is the developer of Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Experiencing International, a naturalistic and neurobiological approach to healing trauma, Founder and President of the Ergos Institute for Somatic Education, dedicated to community outreach and post-advanced somatic experiencing training, and author of several best-selling books on trauma. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countries. Some Takeaways from this Episode:✨ Trauma and the Body: The importance of recognizing that trauma is not merely a brain disorder, but becomes deeply embedded in the body's responses and requires therapeutic techniques that addresses physical manifestations of trauma(s)✨Interconnectedness of Generations: How trauma is interconnected across generations and survival mechanisms passed down, recognizing that patterns and responses inherited from ancestors may not just be through behavior, but through epigenetic modifications✨ Healing in Community: The importance of community and collective healing practices when addressing trauma, and that the often isolated approach to mental health should be replaced with communal support systems and shared healing experiences

On the surface, Bill is your everyday blue collar man. But a back-breaking injury led him down the unexpected path of sexual enlightenment. Bill takes us along on his journey from discovering Kundalini rising to being catapulted into a world where the lines between pleasure, pain, and awakening are blurred, challenging everything we think we know about male sexuality, pleasure, and the power of self acceptance.Show Notes:Introduction to Bill's Journey [00:00:00]: Bill discusses societal misconceptions about anal pleasure among heterosexual cis men, setting the stage for an exploration of sexual boundaries and pleasure.Challenges of Male Sexual Exploration [00:00:15]: Michelle touches on the cultural silence around male sexual preferences, especially regarding anal stimulation, outside of locker room talk.Bill's Early Conversations on Sexuality [00:00:26]: An anecdote from Bill illustrates the difficulty of discussing sexual experimentation among friends due to societal taboos.Kundalini Rising: A Catalyst for Change [00:00:34]: Bill's 12-year journey of sexual awakening through Kundalini Rising is introduced, marking a significant shift in his worldview on sexual communication.Discovering New Forms of Orgasm [00:00:50]: Bill shares his discovery of the difference between orgasm and ejaculation, experiencing super prostate orgasms for the first time.The Impact of Life's Stagnation [01:17]: Michelle reflects on how life responsibilities can lead to sexual stagnation, contrasting Bill's early curiosity with his later awakening.An Injury Leads to Enlightenment [01:34]: The turning point in Bill's journey was seeking pain relief for a work-related injury, which unexpectedly led to a sexual awakening during a massage therapy session.Registered Massage Therapist [01:50]: A transformative massage therapy session opens Bill up to explore his connection with energy work.Embracing Kundalini Rising [02:10]: Bill discusses his acceptance and curiosity about why Kundalini Rising chose him, leading to a deeper exploration of his sexuality.The Reiki Journey [03:15]: A significant healing session involving Reiki introduces Bill to new dimensions of sexual arousal and energy work, deepening his journey.Arousal Amid Pain: A New Understanding [04:21]: Bill recounts experiencing arousal during extreme pain, leading to questions about the nature of his sexual experiences.Personal Research and Discovery [05:06]: Following his therapy session, Bill dives into researching Kundalini Rising, seeking to understand the profound changes he's experiencing.Energy Perception in Social and Intimate Settings [07:09]: Bill shares how his Kundalini awakening has affected his perception of energy in different settings, altering his connection with others.Further Exploration with a Reiki Master [08:03]: An encounter with a Reiki master friend leads to another eye-opening session, further affirming Bill's experiences and exploration.Embracing Prostate Massage and Beyond [09:56]: Guided by a sex coach, Bill delves into prostate massage, confronting societal norms and discovering unparalleled levels of pleasure and self-awareness.The Societal Taboos Around Male Pleasure [10:08]: Bill discusses the societal pressures and misconceptions that deter men from exploring their bodies, particularly the stigma surrounding anal pleasure.A New Understanding of Pleasure [11:17]: Bill's experimentation with prostate massage challenges his own preconceptions and leads to profound discoveries about his body's capacity for pleasure.Guidance from a Sex Coach [12:32]: Bill shares how a sex coach encouraged him to further explore his sexual boundaries, emphasizing the importance of self-pleasure and body awareness.Prostate Orgasms: Breaking New Ground [13:29]: Through self-exploration and guidance, Bill experiences non-ejaculatory, multiple prostate orgasms, a revelation that redefines his understanding of male pleasure.A Transformative Experience [14:26]: The profound and extended pleasure of a super prostate orgasm leaves Bill in awe, challenging conventional notions of male orgasm and its potential.Continued Exploration and Growth [15:22]: Bill expresses his ongoing commitment to exploring his sexuality, underlining the positive impacts of his journey on his well-being and sexual fulfillment.Overcoming Sexual Shame [16:17]: Michelle introduces an online learning module aimed at helping individuals navigate and overcome sexual shame, highlighting the importance of personal growth and self-acceptance.Advice for Others Facing Sexual Shame [17:10]: Bill offers advice to listeners struggling with their own sexual explorations, emphasizing the value of seeking professional guidance and opening up about one's desires.The Power of Sharing Personal Stories [18:00]: Bill discusses his motivation for sharing his story on the podcast, hoping to inspire others to embrace their sexuality and challenge societal norms.Reflections on Therapy and Openness [19:15]: Michelle and Bill discuss the transformative power of therapy and the importance of having safe spaces to explore and discuss sexuality without judgment.The Role of Communication in Relationships [20:10]: The episode touches on the complexities of discussing sexual exploration within relationships, emphasizing the need for open communication and mutual understanding.Looking Forward: Chapter Two of Sexual Exploration [21:05]: Bill views his journey as the beginning of a new chapter in his sexual exploration, one that continues to evolve as he learns and grows.Gratitude and Closing Thoughts [22:00]: Michelle thanks Bill for his openness and insights, highlighting the episode's themes of sexual exploration, communication, and the journey toward understanding and embracing one's sexuality.Invitation to the Audience [22:50]: Michelle invites listeners to share their own stories and engage with the podcast community, fostering a supportive environment for discussing sexuality.Closing and Resources [23:40]: The episode concludes with an overview of available resources for listeners interested in exploring their own sexual journeys, including the "Unlearning Sexual Shame" module.

In this episode we discuss Hanna Somatic Education. Special guest Aimee Takaya discusses the history & benefits of the practice, her full circle journey to this practice, and how her somatic practice has supported her as an entrepreneur. Have a listen & don't forget to follow the podcast to stay up to date on our episodes! You can also leave us feedback on the episode over at our Instagram @holistichealerscommunity or find out more about Aimee & how to work with her at her website and IG. Listeners can get $50 off a day pass for Revive with code: Joy Revive: http://www.freeyoursoma.com/revive Website: www.freeyoursoma.com IG: @aimeetakaya Song: My Life Written by: MC Woes Produced by: EQ

The burgeoning field of Somatics offers a rich and beautiful array of modalities and experiences that give insight into issues such as pain, memories, trauma, joy, and our human consciousness. Gabriel Posner has been dedicated to the field of somatics since his mid-twenties when he discovered Hanna Somatics and experienced profound relief from his chronic pain and health challenges. He recently completed one of the few published scientific studies on Hanna Somatic Education and it is his mission to see many more studies be conducted in order to build awareness about this little-known, but life-changing modality. In this insightful episode, we discuss: -His personal journey out of confusion and pain his path to healing -The scientific model that was used in his study -The Numerous Benefits of Somatic Education and Building Neural Connections -Building a New Relationship to Our Body Sensations -Qualitative VS Quantitative Evidence and Measuring Experience -Movement as Medicine and Particularly Motor-Sensory Re-Education and so much more! Gabriel Posner is the current president of the Association for Hanna Somatic Education (AHSE) as well as the Director of Research. He operates a private practice in Denver, Colorado, and trains practitioners and movement teachers with Essential Somatics. Gabriel has published articles for Somatics: Magazine-Journal of the Bodily Arts and Sciences. He has also presented at Movementis: Movement and Cognition conference and numerous Annual Conventions for the AHSE. You can reach Gabriel at gabriel@hannasomatics.com or gabriel@elevatedsomatics.com www.elevatedsomatics.com Tik Tok: Soma_to_soma Check out his weekly online class https://elevatedsomatics.as.me/schedule/0accd757/appointment/28992385/calendar/6330784 and visit www.Essentialsomatics.com for info about training. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support

Feel stuck in the marketing maze? Join hosts Richard Taubinger and Kylie Slavik as they welcome Darcy Lord, a renowned self-love expert and founder of transformative programs. In this episode, Darcy shares her unique insights on how self-love is not just a personal virtue but a powerful tool in marketing. Her stories of overcoming obstacles and leveraging self-love for success are not only inspiring but also offer practical lessons for marketers.  Uncover the essential connection between honoring oneself and effective marketing. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of self-love in reaching and resonating with audiences. Tune in to this new episode of The Conscious Marketer podcast — Self-Love: Your Unlikely Marketing Superpower with Darcy Lord Key points covered in this episode: 00:00:00 Introduction. 00:05:20 Darcy recounts pivotal moments in her career, including a significant financial manifestation and personal developments that enabled her to leave her day job and fully embrace her calling to teach self-love and inner guidance. 00:10:05 The Power of Self-Love. How self-love impacts our actions and decisions. Be kind to one's self and honor internal guidance for genuine progress. 00:19:57 Practical Impacts of Self-Love. Tangible benefits of self-love include career changes, creative pursuits, and personal well-being improvements. 00:22:54 Integrating Mind, Body, and Emotion. Physical sensations in the body can be linked to emotional experiences, underscoring the importance of bodily awareness in self-compassion.  00:26:02 Why people resist processes of self-love. The human brain's negativity bias and societal misconceptions about self-love are the reasons why there is still resistance to self-love practices.  00:29:11 Overcoming the brain's negativity bias and habitual self-criticism. There is a need to reverse the belief that self-improvement precedes self-acceptance. We need to have role models in the practice of self-love.  00:30:21 Practical techniques for self-love in action. Two key techniques to integrate self-love into professional life are: Asking oneself what is needed when facing fear or resistance; and, considering what advice one would give to a loved one in a similar situation. 00:36:25 The Foundation of Self-Love for External Actions. How self-love lays the groundwork for confidently engaging in activities like marketing, by changing one's emotional foundation and perception of safety. 00:38:09 The continuous practice of self-compassion. Self-love and compassion are ongoing practices, not one-time achievements. Encourage taking small, kind actions daily to foster self-love. Dr. Darcy Lord is a renowned Self-Love Expert and the visionary founder of Programs That Uplift. With a Ph.D. in Somatic Education from Ohio State University, she has dedicated her career to fostering self-love and guiding individuals toward fulfilling their higher purpose. As an acclaimed author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Dr. Lord specializes in the transformative power of self-love, inner guidance, and manifestation.  Work with Dr. Darcy Lord:  https://drdarcylord.com/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-darcy-lord?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.asana.com%2F  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaa2QgUUUWXWIN7jzHg2f0Q   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDarcyLord/  ———————————————————————————————— The Conscious Marketing Movement is all about building a community of conscious leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs.  CONNECT WITH US Join Richard and Kyle in their Facebook group so you can learn how to use conscious marketing in your business. The Marketers Path Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarketerspath Website: https://consciousmarketer.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS MARKETERS PODCAST New Episodes Released Every Thursday  

Episode 9: Feldenkrais – Neuroplasticity/Better Movement – Dorothy Henning   In this episode of the Stronger After Stroke podcast, Dorothy Henning, Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner, addresses how she guides stroke survivors and those with other neurological conditions to tap into abilities they may have otherwise given up on.   Dorothy completed her training in Switzerland and opened her practice in the Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education in 2004. She returned to her home town, Louisville, Kentucky in 2013, and founded Integrative Movement LLC.  Dorothy returns to Europe regularly to present workshops and to see clients there. The collaboration with Norton Neuroscience Institute affords her the opportunity to bring Feldenkrais to those with movement disorders such as MS, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke, neuropathy and others.    Neuroplasticity is the potential for the brain to change and heal at all ages. The Feldenkrais Method® is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. Through this Method, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement. By increasing sensitivity the Feldenkrais® Method assists you to live your life more fully, efficiently and comfortably.   Rosa Hart, BSN, RN, SCRN is the stroke nurse navigator for Norton Healthcare and hosts the discussion.   Connect with the NNI Resource Center for support after stroke including free virtual Feldenkrais classes: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/services/stroke-faqs/patient-resources/   Learn more about Feldenkrais: www.integrativemovement.us   Norton Healthcare, a not for profit healthcare system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville Hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women's and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com    If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare's other podcast, MedChat. MedChat is available in your favorite podcast app providing CME on the go, and is targeted towards physicians and healthcare clinicians providing the latest updates on adult and pediatric topics.   Date of original release: August 1, 2023

Please welcome Efu Nyaki to Lifeyness! Efu is a seasoned a therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with Dr. Peter Levine's Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. We are talking about overcoming personal trauma and anxiety to live a happier and more joyful life.  SE® is a healing modality that takes a more holistic approach to mental health, a psychologicaltherapy that takes the body into consideration. Soma means body. This mind/body approach comes in different forms but one of its guiding principles is that trauma can be trapped in the body and expressed in posture, facial expressions, tone of voice, and even muscular pain.  Invented by renowned psychologist Dr. Peter Levine, "The Somatic Experiencing® method is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma and other stress disorders. It is based on a multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, psychology, and indigenous healing practices, together with over 50 years of successful clinical application."   Today's episode is all about embracing playfulness, healing from trauma, and the transformative power of embodiment. Efu, originally from Tanzania, is a legacy faculty member of the Ergos Institute of Somatic Experiencing and a co-founder of AFYA, a women's holistic healing center where she now lives in Brazil. Efu has dedicated her life to helping  people reconnect with their bodies and find healing from trauma, especially women from war-torn areas and underserved communities through her work with the Maryknoll sisters. Somatic Experiencing focuses on the body's innate ability to heal itself from trauma, allowing individuals to restore their sense of safety, resilience, and aliveness. One of the key goals in healing trauma, as Efu will explain, is to get back to a state of playful curiosity, the same way that animals in the wild can quickly return to equilibrium after surviving a would-be predator. Humans seem to hold onto trauma more so than other animals. So listen up for tips on how to overcome everyday stress and trauma such as anxiety and become more functional in your own life!   To find more information about Efu's practice check out this link, and to see the website for Dr. Peter Levine's Ergos Institute of Somatic Education please click here   Please connect with me @book_of_lifeyness on Instagram

We discuss how mistakes are essential to learning. Hear a story about how a music teacher encouraged a little girl to make mistakes to help her learn; and how trying to do something correctly limits our success.  Visit: https://AchievingExcellence.com and https://DonnaRay.com to learn more about Donna and Al and to explore our class and product offerings.

Description (Originally recorded on May 15, 2023): Join Dr. Cliff Smyth in this special one-hour didactic and experiential workshop on the Feldenkrais Method, which is focused on developing awareness through gentle movements.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu

"Moving from reactivity to curiosity towards understanding." Ian Mac Naughton. Ian Macnaughton MBA, PhD, FEA, SEP, has been a teacher and practitioner of trauma resolution, mind-body and family systems psychotherapy for 50 years and is a Bodynamic Analyst and trainer.  He has worked with Somatic Experiencing since the early 70's and is Levine Legacy faculty with the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education.  His practice includes a high percentage of executives, medical practitioners and therapists and others in the helping professions both for psychotherapy and supervision.  He maintains an ongoing training group for clinical practitioners, as well as delivering public workshops for helping professionals.  Ian also has owned a number of businesses and maintains an active practice working with business families, families of wealth, and various organizations. He is on the teaching faculty for, and a Fellow of the International Family Firm Institute and his clients have included many government ministries and corporations. He is the holder of the Richard Beckhard Practice Award for contributions in the field of Family Business Advising. Dr. Macnaughton has taught at numerous universities and colleges, both undergraduate and graduate levels in psychology and in business. His other publications include, Embodying the Mind and Minding the Body, and Body, Breath and Consciousness: A Somatic Anthology, also “Self, Other, and the System” in Catalyzing the Field. His other writings on family business have been published in a number of venues as well as his work in Systems Science published in Comprehensive Systems Design: A New Educational Technology: NATO Workshop on Systemic Educational Design. Contact information: www.transitionpoint.ca, ian@macnaughton.ca Here is his linkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.macnaughton1/

Featured teacher for Vocal Health Education and co-host of the Thinking Voice podcast, Robert Sussuma joins Alexa this week on Singing Teachers Talk. He's here to discuss how you can develop a singer's self awareness and clarifying intention. Robert will also be presenting at BAST's Focus On: The Body and the Singer event on the 27th of June.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Feldenkrais lessons are designed to work at the level where your system runs the system. They update you from within at this deep core nervous system level so that when you go to do things in a more conscious way, then the system is already there to support you.  In the Feldenkrais method there are two modalities for doing this, functional integration which is hands on and none verbal, and the other version is awareness through movement or ATMs, which are verbally led.  Teaching someone to become self aware involves a lot of novelty, telling them to do something strange or something they know how to do but in a totally new way. It's tricking the nervous system into paying attention through novelty.  These awareness lessons are like experiments outside of life that get deep into the system. When you come back to life, if the system has truly changed, there is a change in the self image, in the nervous system, in the foundation of how you act. The lesson will automatically have an effect on that action when you do that action again.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I have a student who calls it updating the motherboard'  ‘Working with novelty is really effective but strange compared to what most people do'  ‘The lesson isn't what we do, it's what we're learning having done it'  ‘We can all do the same lesson and learn something different'    EPISODE RESOURCES  BAST Training  Guest Website: @robert_sussuma   Relevant Links & Mentions:  BAST Focus On The Body & The Singer Event: https://www.basttraining.com/event/focus-on-the-body-and-the-singer/ Vocal Health Education: vocalhealth.co.uk The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education  Thinking Voice Podcast - The Endings Conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WPhNUEgbRulnsf6OBd313?si=6e04fa1041bb4d38 Vocology in Practice: www.vocologyinpractice.org Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 32 - The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen King: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4R13bvilWjwQnd9WOfTiVc?si=1ffb4c437bdd4f34 The Joys of Singing and Sex?!? - A Somatic Approach (Blog): https://thesingingself.com/joys-of-singing-and-sex-somatic-approach/ Sense and Sensuality Event: https://thesingingself.com/voice-incorporated-2022-sense-and-sensuality/   ABOUT THE GUEST  Robert Sussuma, a native New Yorker, is an explorer, a life-long learner and a connoisseur of connections: movement, speaking and singing, voice science, emotions, music history, motor learning, existentialism, neurology-in-action, consciousness and deep personal development - to name a few. His formal education is in vocal performance (Bachelors of Music in Voice Performance and Masters of Music in Early Music Voice Performance). Early in that training, he discovered the Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education and has seen the two fields as inseparable ever since. He is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner. Robert has taught Private Voice Lessons and Voice and Movement Classes at Naropa University (Boulder, Colorado), Haverford College (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and PACE University (New York, New York), and has maintained an active private studio for over 20 years, working with with well-known and successful actors and singers in NYC. Robert has also been a guest teacher at Harvard University, the University of Michigan and Barcelona University.  Robert now teaches mostly online working with singers of all kinds and training voice teachers to work somatically. He has created two extensive online courses THE SINGING SELF PROGRAM and THE SINGING SELF PROGRAM: TEACHER TRACK at www.thesingingself.com   ABOUT THE PODCAST BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. Website: basttraining.com Get updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST Training Link to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-bios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Colleen Bartley talks with Julia Pond about non-active activism, crip time, body time, disability and dance, Quaker meetings and more. The conversation meanders and associates widely between topics, circling around themes of being vs doing, spaciousness and productivity culture. Bios Colleen Bartley has a Dance and Education degree from Swarthmore College and a diploma in Community Dance from Laban with years of experience with Somatic Education. She has been a regular at ID since 1999.She has worked directly with most of the founders of Contact Improvisation and been influenced by teachers of contemporary and post-modern dance, experiential anatomy with Gary Carter and Caryn McHose, Authentic Movement with Susan Schell, Improvisation & Composition (Tuning Scores with Lisa Nelson, The Underscore with Nancy Stark Smith, Ensemble Thinking with Nina Martin, Relational Intelligence with Nita Little) and is very active in dancing, organizing, writing about and documenting dance.Colleen has an invisible disability which informs her practice as a teacher and an artist. She believes that it's everyone's birthright to move, that people are inherently creative, movement is our first language, and sees dance as a way to empower people, to effect social change and to build community.Learn More: https://contactquarterly.com/contact-improvisation/newsletter/view/on-being-an-introvert-neuro-diversity-and-contact-improvisation#$Mentioned in the conversation: - Young Blood Initiative: https://youngbloodinitiative.com/Wake-Up-Smell-the-Tear-Gas-Agenda - Bettina Fung: https://www.bettinafung.com/- Petra Kuppers: https://petrakuppersfiction.wordpress.com/about/- Long Table (Lois Weaver) http://www.split-britches.com/long-table- Simon Whitehead - Chisenhale Art Space

Posture is an incredibly loaded topic in our culture. If you've been involved in yoga for any time you've been receiving messages about posture that may not be helping you. We have hundreds of not thousands of sources daily telling us that our bad posture is the cause of maladies such as chronic pain functional movement issues breathing issues and more. The problem with these well meaning sources of advice, is that they are not evidence-based. We don't really have any evidence to show that "poor posture" can cause chronic pain, in fact the opposite is true with regard to neck pain especially. We see that hypervigilance towards posture seems to be associated with higher levels of neck pain. So this class is designed to help you update your understanding of your posture. I'm hoping to provide a very affirmative experience for you regarding the areas of the body that we typically associate with the posture the upper back the chest the shoulders and the neck.Learn the Yoga Yoga Pose Repertoire through simple daily lessons and practices. This FREE 8 Day Email Course Curriculum is introduces you to the Yin Yoga pose repertoire in bite sized lessons. Enroll for FREE: https://yoga.mandyryle.com/yin-yoga-poses-email-course/ The Shift School is an online community providing affirmative movement practices for individuals who suffer from chronic pain. The shift school is designed to empower you through safe, effective and evidence informed movement, mindfulness and education. Try it for free for 2 weeks. After that you'll just pay $24/month for practices, courses, workshops and challengesStart Today yoga.mandyryle.com/join-shift-school/

Eleanor Criswell is emeritus professor of psychology and former chair of the psychology department, Sonoma State University. Founding director of the Humanistic Psychology Institute, she is editor of Somatics Magazine, the magazine-journal of the mind-body arts and sciences, and director of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training. Her books include Biofeedback and Somatics: Toward Personal Evolution, How Yoga Works: An Introduction to Somatic Yoga, and she is editor of Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography. She is past president and board member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, president of the Somatics Society.  She is the originator of Somatic Yoga and Equine Hanna Somatics. Her research interests include biofeedback/neurofeedback, psychophysiology, yoga, mind-body practices, somatics, and meditation.To find out more about Dr. Criswell's work please visit, somaticsed.comDr. Criswell and Bryson discuss:The life of Thomas HannaHanna's introduction to the Feldenkrais Method and working with MosheHow he developed Somatic EducationDr. Criswell's interest in EmbodimentWhat is Somatic AwarenessHow to live an embodied life

Court Vox is a Somatic Sex Educator, Intimacy Consultant and the founder of The Body Vox, where he provides a fresh and unique form of therapy that helps individuals embrace their bodies and be more comfortable with intimacy. Unlike traditional therapy which is mainly through talk Vox uses hands-on body-based exercises. We had a conversation about vocalising and understanding pleasure, the importance of having honest and deep conversations with the partner and discovering intimate self. Dive into this fascinating conversation with "Introverted extrovert" Court Vox. 00:03:20 - Intimacy when growing up, Somatic exercises that Vox's mum introduced into his life00:08:50 - Coming out, being queer, intimate relationships00:11:27 - Sex education, understanding our intimate side, vocalizing pleasure 00:26:34 - First kiss, first experience with a man and a few other firsts 00:36:43 - How to make "dirty talk" in the bedroom more authentic 00:40:47 - Post-sex talks (aka "Processing")00:47:23 - Too much intimacy 00:49:23 - Ways to create novelty in monogamous long term relationships00:55:38 - Getting into Somatic Education, Back to the body workshop01:13:57 - Mental health and self-careSupport the show

Devie Rosie is my guest today. She works as a substitute teacher for Canada's public school system. She's also a breathwork facilitator who is, both, trauma-informed & has studied somatic psychology.We speak about how learning is dependent on safety, connection, and capacity. Together, we chat about ideas and philosophies on why school can be so traumatic and how, one teacher at a time, we can create deeper co-regulation with students and support their nervous systems to learn and stay present.You can visit Devie's website here.

For me, Somatic Education is an extremely valuable tool for helping my students and clients who suffer from chronic pain. Of particular interest to me are the areas of the neck, shoulder and jaw. This somewhat experimental practice feels incredible but it also illuminates these areas in the body mind in a powerful way using a somatic technique called thumb gliding and traditional Yin poses. Treat this practice like your meditation for the day. You will be amazed at how much more freedom you have in your head and neck.Please have a few pillows and a blanket available. A Yoga block may also be handy. Free Mini Course, Introduction to Pain Care Yoga: https://yoga.mandyryle.com/free-digital-course-overcome-chronic-pain/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandy-l-ryle/messageLearn the Yoga Yoga Pose Repertoire through simple daily lessons and practices. This FREE 8 Day Email Course Curriculum is introduces you to the Yin Yoga pose repertoire in bite sized lessons. Enroll for FREE: https://yoga.mandyryle.com/yin-yoga-poses-email-course/ The Shift School is an online community providing affirmative movement practices for individuals who suffer from chronic pain. The shift school is designed to empower you through safe, effective and evidence informed movement, mindfulness and education. Try it for free for 2 weeks. After that you'll just pay $24/month for practices, courses, workshops and challengesStart Today yoga.mandyryle.com/join-shift-school/

In today's episode, we have Dr. Ian Macnaughton, Ergos Institute of Somatic Education Faculty Member. We explored trauma and ADHD, somatic experiencing, and the importance of small cycles of completion (bonus interactive demo of somatic experiencing at the end

Top Interview Thema  Integrative  Körperarbeit  Integrative Körperarbeit Integrative Körperarbeit (IKA) ist eine körperorientierte Gesundheits- und Kommunikationsmethode und entstand aus der langjährigen Zusammenarbeit von Ingrid Huber und Anton Stejskal. In vielen Lebens- und Arbeitsbereichen zählen nur mehr Verstand und Leistung. IKA bietet dazu eine körperorientierte, potentialorientierte, menschenorientierte Ergänzung. Ihre Wurzeln liegen in der Cranio-sacralen Körperarbeit, dem Body-Mind Centering©, der Somatic Education, der Logopädagogik nach Viktor Frankl und dem Dialogprozess Und über Innerwise   innerwise gibt ein Verständnis für die dem Leben zugrundeliegenden energetischen Muster und Felder von Menschen, Tieren und Systemen und zeigt Wege auf, Irritationen in einfachster Art zu klären. Du bist kein Opfer! Du hast dein Leben kreiert und miterschaffen und du bist der einzige Mensch, der die Macht hat, es zu ändern. innerwise ist Intuitive Intelligenz und hilft dir, diese in dir zu entdecken. Nimm dein Leben in deine eigenen Hände mit den Geschenken der Intuitiven Intelligenz. Ihr erreicht  Alexandra  unter   alexandra.pichler@mein.gmx Einfach reinhören und genießen Würde mich  immer  gern  über Feedback und  Anregungen  Freuen unter  redekunst@gmx.at

Edel Quin discusses the intersection of somatic practices and dance science. We discuss what somatics is, the principles it is based in, and where it fits within/alongside theoretical frameworks and motor learning. Edel suggests what a somatic approach might be able to give us in dance training, discussing the potential benefits and the importance of experience. We also look at the possible challenges of somatic approaches to training. Finally, Edel shares her thoughts on 'Safe Dance Practice'. Resources - Batson, G. (2009). Somatic studies and dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at: https://iadms.org/media/3599/iadms-resource-paper-somatic-studies-and-dance.pdf Wilmerding, MV & Krasnow, D (2009). Motor Learning and Teaching Dance. IADMS Resource Paper. Available at:https://iadms.org/media/3588/iadms-resource-papers-motor-learning-and-teaching-in-dance.pdf Batson, G. (2010). Improving postural control in the battement tendu: One teacher’s reflections and somatic exercises. Journal of Dance Education. 10(1): 6–13. Batson, G. & Schwartz, R.E. (2007). Revisiting the Value of Somatic Education in Dance Training Through an Inquiry into Practice Schedules. Journal of Dance Education. 7(2): 47-56. Batson, G., Quin, E., & Wilson, M. (2012). Integrating somatics and science. Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices, 3(1-2): 183-193. Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2004). Integrating fundamental principles underlying somatic practices into the dance technique class. Journal of Dance Education. 4(3): 80–87. Eddy M (2009). A brief history of somatic practices and dance: historical development of the field of somatic education and its relationship to dance. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(1): 5-27 Geber, P. & Wilson, M. (2010). Teaching at the interface of dance science and somatics. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 14(2): 50–57. Weber, R. (2009). Integrating semi-structured somatic practices and contemporary dance technique training. Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices. 1(2): 237–254. DOI: 10.1386/jdsp.1.2.237_1 Brodie, J. & Lobel, E. (2012). Dance and Somatics: Mind-Body principles of teaching and performance. Krasnow, D. & Wilmerding, M.V. (2015). Motor Learning and Control for Dance. Human Kinetics. Quin,E., Rafferty, S & Tomlinson, C (2015). Safe Dance Practice. An Applied Dance Science Perspective. Human Kinetics. MA Dance, Somatics and Dance Science: https://www.chi.ac.uk/department-dance/our-courses/ma-dance-somatics-and-dance-science Find Edel here - Email: e.quin@chi.ac.uk Instagram: @uocdancescience Twitter: @edelquin12 @uocdancescience Facebook: @universityofchichesterdance Safe in Dance International (SiDI): www.safeindance.com Chichester University: https://www.chi.ac.uk/ Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography. Intro sound by William Cook.

Aki Omori is an explorer of movements and living body-mind. She is particularly keen to explore this through the lens of developmental movements. When teaching, she encourages her students to be actively involved in their own enquiries so that they find their own path that is honest and true to themselves.Her sessions are known for their explorative nature and are fun and light yet profound.When working with clients, there will be a dialogue first in order to find out what the client is looking for out of a session, then begin weaving the process together with the client. It might be a combination of an on-going dialogue, guided movement practice or following the client's spontaneous movement, hands on work, grounding & centring practice, meditation, breath work, drawing, writing, studying through anatomy, psycho-educational talk and discussion. A constant attention is given explicit / implicitly to the state of the nervous system throughout.One yoga student described her “She is poetic, yet grounded. She is experiential yet confident in the benefits of exploring different ‘ways in' to yoga. She is fluid and inspiring…”Apart from that, she loves driving, dancing in the park, chopping vegetables with a very good sharp knife!Aki Omori is a registered somatic movement therapist / educator, is a teacher & practitioner of Body-Mind Centering® (BMC) and holds a diploma in the Integrative Body-Work and Movement Therapy (IBMT), and a qualified practitioner of Neuro Affective Relational Model ® (NARM), which is a form of early trauma healing work designed for adult clients. She is also an experienced yoga teacher.Learn more about AkiConnect on Facebook

“We're learning a lot from our Community Hubs participation and seeing how really hands-on Arts Rich Learning for students in small environments has a huge impact on their wellbeing” - Julie Rulyak SteinbergIn this episode our featured voice is the Executive Director of Community Music Center Julie Rulyak Steinberg. We wanted to feature the community Music Center because it is an anchor in our arts and culture ecosystem that has been supporting the training, cultivation and celebration of music from children to seniors since 1921.  To sign up for a free class in February, and find out more about all of the classes and education programs the Community Music Center offers please go to s f c m c dot org 

Do you know how to read your body from the inside out?  Do you know what your default patterns and habits are?  Learn how important proprioception is and what can happen when you lose this awareness.  Heidi highlights with a case history how important the sensory nervous system is and how your brain can adapt and grow, thanks to Neuroplasticity.  Learn how visualization is a powerful practice for brain health and development.FOR MORE DETAILS:www.TotalSomatics.comwww.HeidiHadley.comwww.ReallyWellWomen.comSupport the show (http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics)

Have you ever linked emotions and mindset with your back pain?  Did you know they are heavily related?  Within this episode, Heidi will explain the close connection between them and how years of stored emotion can manifest in physiological symptoms.  Learn how certain regions of your musculature are prone to holding tension and learn how this can be reduced.FOR MORE DETAILS:www.TotalSomatics.comwww.HeidiHadley.comwww.ReallyWellWomen.comSupport the show (http://paypal.me/TotalSomatics)

Laura Erwin, Head of Dance Science at London Studio Centre, discusses pilates for dancers. Looking at the fundamentals of pilates, from importance of breath and how this translates to performance, to how teachers might begin to incorporate pilates in their classes, this episode explores the benefits of pilates as one of many forms of supplementary training for dancers. Resources – https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/Public/Bull_5-1_p9-10_Amorim.pdf https://www.pilatesanytime.com/home/dance https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/resource_papers/turnout_for_dancers_exercise.pdf https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.iadms.org/resource/resmgr/public/bull_7-1_p14-20_sherman.pdf Caldwell, K., Adams, M., Quin, R., Harrison, M., & Greeson, J. (2013) Pilates, Mindfulness and Somatic Education, Journal of Dance & Somatic Practices. Vol. 5 Issue 2, p141-153. Simmel, L. (2013) Dance Medicine in Practice. London: Routledge Find Laura here – Email: laura_erwin@rocketmail.com Contact: jasminefmcook@icloud.com Instagram: @scidancepodcast Cover art by Jill North. Original image by Young Images Photography.

Today our guest is Ma Anand Suresha. Suresha took sannyas in 1978 and is a healer, osteopath, bodyworker and author of various books. Suresha developed NeuroSomatic Integration™ and founded The Marin Center for Somatic Education.Suresha was living a conventional life when Osho entered her life. In an incredible sequence of events Suresha packed everything and left for India with her daughter to be with Osho. Suresha was a Martial Art expert, hence was chosen to protect Osho as one of his bodyguards. Suresha learnt from Osho the path to freedom by taking responsibility over her own thoughts. Suresha has grown into a professional bodyworker and today shares her healing gift helping people regain health and wholeness.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:01.10 - How Suresha came across Osho03.00 - Suresha becomes friend with sannyasins and goes to India05.45 - Suresha sees Osho for the first time08.20 - Suresha’s contacts with Osho12.40 - Suresha works as a Samurai and bodyguard for Osho17.20 - Suresha talks about freedom and being with Osho as a Master29.00 - What Suresha learnt from Osho regarding healing and bodywork33.40 - Suresha and her connection with Osho today in her work35.50 - Osho’s biggest contribution to humanity40.05 - Final thoughts on the difference between Teacher and Master44.30 - Suresha’s morning routine46.40 - Suresha’s favourite meditation48.10 - Suresha and Osho todayResources:Suresha’s websiteLove Osho Youtube channelLove Osho Free Guide - How to meditate if you can't sit quietlyConnect with us on Facebook and InstagramMusic and Voice by Chinmaya Dunster*** REVIEW! ***If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes it easier for other people to find us and benefit from the content. Thank you so much!

Body and Movement Researcher and Somatic Educator trained on the Feldenkrais Method, Barbara initiated her studies with oriental traditional practices of massage and medicine, still very young in Brazil in 2001, and later on, she went to the East to experience massage and meditation trainings in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Rishikesh, India. In 2003, she started to research Contemporary Dance and the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education, being a student of great masters in different countries. Since then, she has been working in the field of wellbeing at spas, hotels, studios, schools, private clinic, events and festivals as a Feldenkrais teacher, Movement to Kids facilitator, masseur and Contact Improvisation dancer. She is also part of the Instituto Feldenkrais team as an interpreter at Lisbon 1 Training Program. Barbara is currently diving in at cem-centro em movimento in Lisboa, breathing in dance & poetry, breathing out songs and vice-versa. https://www.barbaralobato.com/feldenkrais.html

If you are as in love with Somatic Experiencing (SE) as I am OR if you hear me talk about it constantly and would like a better idea of what I am speaking about, THIS is the episode for you. It was a privilege to sit down with Dr Abi Blakeslee, a multi faceted individual gifted and well versed in SE trauma therapy and a valued member of the faculty staff of the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. Abi is a researcher as well as a therapist and faculty member, teaching SE all over the world. I am lucky to have her as my instructor in Somatic Experiencing training, and this conversation delves into some of my favorite topics including nervous system regulation, simple strategies to begin practicing, orienting to pleasure, and the role of implicit memory in healing trauma and why this can be significant for recovering alcoholics. If you are interested in learning more about why bottom up therapies are effective in healing trauma and overwhelm, I know you will enjoy the calm expertise Abi brings to the table in our conversation. Helpful Links for SE & Abi: Traumahealing.org somatics4healing@yahoo.com www.abiblakeslee.com More about Abi: Dr. Abi Blakeslee is faculty at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. She is additionally Dr. Peter Levine’s legacy faculty at Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. Dr. Blakeslee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her dissertation, with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel, generated original research on the role of implicit memory in healing trauma. Dr. Blakeslee integrates SE with clinical research, secondary trauma interventions, and the psychobiological principles of attachment and shock trauma. She treats individuals, couples, children and families in her clinical practice. Dr. Blakeslee teaches and consults world wide. She lives in Bozeman, MT with her husband and enjoys the snow, mountains, and rivers with her three young children.

Trauma is not a life sentence. We are rapidly learning what works to reverse the effects of stored injuries and today we will explore one treatment version of that, called Somatic Experiencing.  First a shout out to a listener who connected us to our guest today, Ali Capurro – thank you! And to everyone else please note that we love these kinds of connections are always open to hear from you on who you think would deepen this conversation of earning security. In This Episode of Therapist Uncensored,co-host Sue Marriott explores Somatic Experiencing with Dr Abi Blakeslee. This interactive deep-dive takes you into the Somatic Experiencing process and provides hope and confirmation that healing trauma is possible through integrated treatment of the brain, the body, and the mind! The Foundations of Somatic Experiencing (SE)Founded by Dr Peter Levine – author of best-selling books “Waking the Tiger- Healing Trauma”, and “In an Unspoken Voice” SE is based on the study of how animals in the wild process and recover from stress and trauma. Focuses on working directly with the nervous system to help people reorganize the non-conscious survival adaptations developed by the sub-cortical or lower brain Definition of Somatic Experiencingthe experience of body in the present moment. What SE Looks Like in PracticePresent-centered because the healing happens in the here-and-now. It’s a process of following what is is happening in the body and taking a pause from the trauma content to down-regulate the amygdala to a state of safety before moving forward. “The trauma’s not in the event. It’s in the nervous system.”The Nervous SystemGetting “Unstuck” – Healing Trauma Through Body Awareness Pendulation – Peter Levine defines that as the expansion of contraction of all things moving between expanded States and contracted States. Orienting Exercise The Biological Model of the Threat Response CycleWild Animals Versus Humans During Threat Cycle:  Orient – aware of something in environment Defensive Orienting – sense threat Moving Into Social Interaction – Moving Into Fight and Flight – these are active defense responses Increased sympathetic arousal, burst of movements, Moving Into Freeze – passive defense response Heart rate goes into a slow state like for hibernation. Digestion slows down, hello heart rate variability circulation. There’s nothing pumping to the arms and the legs, so everything shifts into this near death state Back to Exploratory Orienting Working With the Nervous SystemTracking Sensation – describing sensations happening in the body as they are happening Noticing Movement Patterns – acknowledging the shifts that occur Completion of Defensive Responses – allowing the body to carry out the response desired (runnint, punching, kicking, etc) but VERY SLOWLY Sympathetic Discharge When Coming Out of Freeze or Down From High Sympathetic Charge Impala and the Baboon Video (https://youtu.be/UN-9aljzsFg) Grounding Exercise Neuroception vs InteroceptionNeuroception is the lower brain assessment of safety/threat in the environment. Interoception is the awareness of one’s own internal states and can be learned over time. Who is Dr Abi Blakeslee (http://www.abiblakeslee.com/) :Dr. Abi Blakeslee is faculty at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. She is additionally Dr. Peter Levine’s legacy faculty at Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. Dr. Blakeslee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her dissertation, with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel, generated original research on the role of implicit memory in healing trauma. Dr. Blakeslee integrates SE with clinical research, secondary trauma interventions, and the psychobiological principles of attachment Support this podcast

Trauma is not a life sentence. We are rapidly learning what works to reverse the effects of stored injuries and today we will explore one treatment version of that, called Somatic Experiencing.  First a shout out to a listener who connected us to our guest today, Ali Capurro – thank you! And to everyone else please note that we love these kinds of connections are always open to hear from you on who you think would deepen this conversation of earning security. In This Episode of Therapist Uncensored, co-host Sue Marriott explores Somatic Experiencing with Dr Abi Blakeslee. This interactive deep-dive takes you into the Somatic Experiencing process and provides hope and confirmation that healing trauma is possible through integrated treatment of the brain, the body, and the mind! The Foundations of Somatic Experiencing (SE) Founded by Dr Peter Levine – author of best-selling books “Waking the Tiger- Healing Trauma”, and “In an Unspoken Voice” SE is based on the study of how animals in the wild process and recover from stress and trauma. Focuses on working directly with the nervous system to help people reorganize the non-conscious survival adaptations developed by the sub-cortical or lower brain Definition of Somatic Experiencing the experience of body in the present moment. What SE Looks Like in Practice Present-centered because the healing happens in the here-and-now. It’s a process of following what is is happening in the body and taking a pause from the trauma content to down-regulate the amygdala to a state of safety before moving forward. “The trauma’s not in the event. It’s in the nervous system.” The Nervous System Getting “Unstuck” – Healing Trauma Through Body Awareness Pendulation – Peter Levine defines that as the expansion of contraction of all things moving between expanded States and contracted States. Orienting Exercise The Biological Model of the Threat Response Cycle Wild Animals Versus Humans During Threat Cycle:  Orient – aware of something in environment Defensive Orienting – sense threat Moving Into Social Interaction – Moving Into Fight and Flight – these are active defense responses Increased sympathetic arousal, burst of movements, Moving Into Freeze – passive defense response Heart rate goes into a slow state like for hibernation. Digestion slows down, hello heart rate variability circulation. There’s nothing pumping to the arms and the legs, so everything shifts into this near death state Back to Exploratory Orienting Working With the Nervous System Tracking Sensation – describing sensations happening in the body as they are happening Noticing Movement Patterns – acknowledging the shifts that occur Completion of Defensive Responses – allowing the body to carry out the response desired (runnint, punching, kicking, etc) but VERY SLOWLY Sympathetic Discharge When Coming Out of Freeze or Down From High Sympathetic Charge Impala and the Baboon Video Grounding Exercise Neuroception vs Interoception Neuroception is the lower brain assessment of safety/threat in the environment. Interoception is the awareness of one’s own internal states and can be learned over time. Who is Dr Abi Blakeslee: Dr. Abi Blakeslee is faculty at the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Foundation for Human Enrichment. She is additionally Dr. Peter Levine’s legacy faculty at Ergos Institute for Somatic Education. Dr. Blakeslee holds a Ph.D. in Clinical and Somatic Psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Her dissertation, with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel, generated original research on the role of implicit memory in healing trauma. Dr. Blakeslee integrates SE with clinical research, secondary trauma interventions, and the psychobiological principles of attachment and shock trauma. She treats individuals, couples, children and families in her clinical practice. Dr.

Dans ce sixième épisode nous présentons l'approche Essential Somatics (historique, concepts…). Les réflexes de stress 01:40 : Le réflexe tendineux de protection. 05:38 : Thomas Hanna et la Somatic Education (son livre Somatics). 06:57 : Le livre de Martha Peterson Move Without Pain (en anglais sur Amazon). 09:06 : La formation et le travail en ... Lire la suite Source

Today's guest is Martha Eddy.  Martha is a Dance Artist-Scientist, expert in Social Somatics and author of Mindful Movement The Evolution of the Somatic Arts and Conscious Action.  She is best known for her lectures on and research in overcoming the side-effects to cancer treatment through dance and exercise, perceptual-motor development, and embodied peace-making and for developing her own system of Somatic Education entitled Dynamic Embodiment. Martha currently offers her curricula in the low-residency (intensive format) Masters programs at Montclair State University (greater NYC), University of North Carolina- Greensboro, and St Mary’s College (San Francisco Bay Area), as well as offering workshops in Europe and South America.

This week, we’re talking with Lucién Demaris & Cedar Landsman of Relational Uprising about individualism as a system of oppression; “heroic” cultures of organizing; indigenous traditions of healing in Ecuador; repairing rupture, suspicion, and judgment; and bridging as a form of increasing our ability to hold complexity in our movements. Recommended listening that this episode builds upon: Episode 20: Relational Culture with Mark Fairfield. Download the corresponding practice (32 Practice: Relational Inclusion) to join Cedar in learning how to inquire appreciatively into what we may be inclined to judge, reject, exclude, dismiss, or devalue about another’s experience. We see what new information this brings to us, helping us to see beyond our own entrenched perspective. Practice episodes always publish on Thursdays. --- ✨ PODCAST NEWS ✨ Thank you to all of you who joined us last week in Detroit for Allied Media Conference! It was truly amazing to be there as a team.. Check out our Instagram @healingjustice & Facebook ‘Healing Justice Podcast’ to get a glimpse of the action. We also made a custom healing justice zine featuring the work of Autumn Brown, Maryse Mitchell Brody, Caitlin Metz, and Marcia Lee, so if you want access to the PDF so you can print one for yourself or a whole bunch for your community, join our email list at healingjustice.org and we’ll be sending that out soon! And if you’ll be at CommonBound in St. Louis this weekend (June 22-24), come join us for our workshop on Saturday morning: Healing Justice & Economies of Collective Care, co-hosted with the local 4A Project. In a couple weeks we are beginning a summer break for reflection, restructuring, fundraising, and discernment. Will you let us know what you’ve loved, what you want more of, how you’ve used the practices, and how you want to show up in this community? As we head into a summer break for discernment and planning, we want to shape season 2 based on your input! Click here to take the survey and let us know your thoughts: https://goo.gl/forms/ykXYxg0iFq6pUxBF3 --- ABOUT OUR GUESTS Relational Uprising is a training and coaching institute that supports social movements to foster a relational culture of embodied support, interdependence, and inclusion in their organizations and communities. More at www.relationaluprising.org Cedar Landsman is a heart-centered community organizer, trainer and facilitator who has worked in the field of social justice for over 17 years, from the global justice movement to the low-wage labor movement to the fight for a just and fair food system. She co-founded and co-directs Relational Uprising, which brings relational practice and theory to changemakers, particularly activists and organizers engaged in frontline movement building. Lucién Demaris is a Somatics-based healer, educator and consultant, training in the US and internationally for the last 15 years. He currently serves as Co-Director at Relational Uprising, a project incubated at The Relational Center in Los Angeles, where he developed a Relational Somatics frame for activists. Lucién is formally trained as a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner of Somatic Education, a California Licensed Acupuncturist and a Nationally Certified Bodyworker.--- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list at www.healingjustice.org Social media: Instagram @healingjustice, Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, & @hjpodcast on Twitter This podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice (and consider joining at $8/month or above to sponsor a gift for one of our brilliant guests or volunteers!). You can also give a one time gift here https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=5ad90c0e03ce64d6028e01bb Please leave a positive rating & review in whatever app you are listening - it all makes a difference!   THANK YOU to all our production volunteers: Content editing by Rachel IshikawaMixing and production by Zach Meyer at the COALROOMIntro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’BrienAll visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

Don St. John joins us on The SHAIR Podcast, the author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood. In his book, Don shares his personal story and discoveries about what our bodies, our minds and understanding of what it means to be a whole human being and what your relationships need in order to heal from the wounds, the traumas and the toxic stress of life. He also takes us through his battle with addiction and his own journey of recovery. Dr. Don St John has spent over 45 years engaging the process of becoming whole, both personally and professionally, as well as in his own relationship. Most of today's social problems have the same roots—a lack of understanding of what it means to be a whole human being. What if violence, illness, addictions, suicides, toxic stress, depression, anxiety and relationship dysfunctions could be traced to the same source? The implications for education, childrearing and our comprehension of mental and physical health would be staggering. What does it mean to be a “whole human being?” What is “wholeness?” There are four different dimensions we consider. All are separate and all are deeply interrelated. Each influences and is influenced by every other. They are: Somatic Education, Psychological Growth, Relationship Enrichment and Spirituality. Insufficient understanding or lack of support in any of these four dimensions constitutes a wound to the integrity of our organism. As we grow our appreciation and understanding of our dimensionality, recognize where we have been unsupported, suppressed or otherwise wounded, we have a map necessary to effectively continue our journey towards wholeness. There is no end to the opportunities and possibilities to grow into a fuller human being. We can heal into wholeness and well beyond “normal.” If you're looking for something more than just talking about your problems, and you know intuitively that your body is somehow related to what you would like to address, you may be an excellent candidate for what he does. He began his clinical training in 1967 and has been working since as a psychotherapist, relationship therapist and somatic therapist. Over the past few years he has been helping people realize how many more resources they have available within themselves, to learn to connect to those resources and strengths, plus learn to connect well with those they love. The only way to have any real idea of what he does is to invest in one session, after which you will know if it is right for you.

Running technique expert, Jae Gruenke of The Balanced Runner™, lists the top two habits of bad running form (Hint: look at your hips and gait), return Runner of the Week, Jackie Thomas, talks about how she found TRLS and how running has changed her life, Mike Clarke, founder of the Big Beach Marathon, previews race course nutrition, and Serena Marie, RD, talks about a popular New Year's Resolution—to cut out diet soda—and gives some no-calorie and low-calorie healthy drink options. Kari also gives shout outs and housekeeping tidbits at the end of the episode. Jae Gruenke Jae Gruenke, owner of The Balanced Runner™, rocks Kari's world by taking a different approach in talking about proper running form. Learn how to run naturally and efficiently. Jae tells listeners what a running form (US term) or running technique (UK term) expert does. She details how she took her Bachelor's degree in literary studies and being a professional dancer in college to become a running technique expert. Listen to why she was offended by running and how she went about solving it. She explores why gait and posture affect our running forms. Learn about the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education. Sometimes when runners try to change their forms, that can be the worst thing to do. She shares what makes her cringe as a form expert—including how runners swing their arms (which affects foot strike) and how people try to apply what are considered the rules of posture to running (“posture is for posts”). Jae shares how to position your head when running, how to shift your hips properly (which can lead to IT band issues if done improperly), how to lean from your ankles, and how to tip your pelvis from side to side. Learn why Jae thinks stability shoes are heavy, and they interfere with your ability to use your arch as a spring. Find a way to make running feel natural and safe. Better running form should feel easier. Jae offers free running lessons, so check out her website here. She debunks the “run from heel to toe” theory and details why running tired can actually produce a better form. She tells Kari the three reasons why cross country runners tend to have better form. Check out her Indie Go campaign here.     Runner of the Week: Jackie Thomas “J Thom” (from Episode #72) joins Kari again to talk about how she found TRLS, why she listens, and how running has changed her life. She found TRLS through an iTunes search and wanted something to distract her from her longer runs. She loves TRLS because it's not intimidating and it gives practical tips. Check out her blog post that started it all here. Jackie explains her involvement in the TRLS blog. Jump for Jabra Jabra's amazing line of wireless earbuds—including the Sport Coach and the Sport Pulse—are a runner's dream, because they stay put and don't fall out of your ears like their contemporaries. Win a FREE pair of Jabra wireless earbuds by registering at Jabra.com/TRL and by signing up for the TRLS e-mail list at therunninglifestyle.com/join. Jabra will pick a winner at the end of January, so sprint on over today! Mike Clarke Founder of the Big Beach Marathon in Gulf Shores, AL, gives Kari a preview of race fuel and bathroom stops during the race. There will be water and blue Gatorade (Glacier Freeze) every 1.5–2.0 miles and Gu (one being Chocolate Outrage) at Miles 18 and 23 or 24. He answers the all-important question of how Race Directors figure out how many portable toilets to have on half marathon and marathon courses. Toilets will be available around the following miles: 3.5, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 21. There's a 1:50 ratio of toilets to runners. If you want to learn more about a Race Director's role and why things are done in certain ways, check out Episode #67 that features Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray. Don't miss redeeming a 15% discount during registration by entering code “RUNLIFE” just for being a TRLS listener. Serena Marie, RD Serena Marie, RD answers a Facebook group member's question about no- or low-calorie drink ideas besides diet soda. Serena recommends the following: La Croix flavored seltzer Coconut water because it has magnesium for relaxation Fruit-infused water with mint Tea (like Tazo Wild Sweet Orange tea or green tea) Unsweetened almond milk Hemp milk Upcoming Races Do you want to meet Kari at an upcoming race event? Run on over to these races to say hi! TMC Sunrise at Old Tucson Trail Run (4 Miles and 1 Mile) Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016 Race start: 8:00 a.m. for the Women's 4-Miler; 9:00 a.m. for the Men's 4-Miler; 9:00 a.m. for the One Mile Walk/Fun Run Location: Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85735 3rd Annual Race on the Big Day 5K and 1.5-Mile Walk sponsored by Empowered Yoga Date: Sunday, February 7, 2016 Race start: 12:30 p.m. EST Location: 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 Cupid's Undie Run (maybe) Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016 Race start: 2 p.m. EST Location: Asia DC & Eden Nightclub, 1720 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 Group Run in Harrisburg, PA Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016 Details: Sunday morning run at Harrisburg, PA leaving from the City Island Fleet Feet Rock ‘n Roll DC Marathon and Half Marathon (maybe) Date: March 12, 2016 Race start: 7:30 a.m. EST Location: Constitution Avenue at 14th St. NW, Washington, DC The North Face Endurance Challenge: Washington, DC (maybe) Date: April 9–10, 2016 Location: Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, VA 20165 The North Face Endurance Challenge: Wisconsin (maybe) Date: September 17–18, 2016 Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest, S91 W39091 Highway 59, Eagle, WI 53119 Book Club Check out these page turners that are part of upcoming Book Club books here. January 2016: The 5 A.M. Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast by Jeff Sanders February 2016: Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life by Gretchen Rubin March 2016: Super Genes: Harnessing the Vast Potential of Your Genome for Optimum Health and Well-Being by Deepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi Next week, Liz Whitteberry talks about how she has been able to PR after many injuries and Wendy Cicek Steiger chats about picking up running later in life. Namaste TRLS brothers and sisters!   Contact: Jae Gruenke: Website: BalancedRunner.com Indiegogo Campaign   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley