The Embodiment Podcast

Experienced meditation teacher Shinzen Young  joins me to discuss the science and logic of mindfulness and meditation. A deep, thoughtful wise and also light-hearted one.  https://www.shinzen.org/

Parkour teacher Amos joins the show to discuss the science of movement, natural movement, social movement shame, how to learn Parkour, Ukemi and falling, randori, human hunting, psychological effects of Parkour, the tribal culture of the art, the dark side of embodied arts, “training vibe”, playfulness and fear, parkour sports and the far reaches of human potential. A fun chat about a misunderstood art. http://www.amosrendao.com https://youtu.be/3BHTcPcEwNI

Highly experienced somatic psychologist Annie Brook joins the show to discuss a new death experience, developmental somatics, Body-Mind Centering, self-awareness and response, cellular learning, Sufi mindfulness, the “risk of life”, the history of embodiment and development of the “somatic baby”, play and contact improv, trauma, what’s the best trauma therapy, immersion, consumer embodiment, embodied parenthood,, working with Trump, facial dancing and wall pushing and sensitivity. https://annieb

Bodyworker Silas Hörler on what bodywork is and the many types of it. We talk “Energy”, bioenergetics, emotions and values, the purpose of anger, Alexander Lowen, who’s good in the field, shadow work, body reading and online bodywork. Kinda a casual but very useful one.  https://www.integrales-leben.org/ http://youtube.com/integralekorperarbeit  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4IDxq0UPlIsZdKImOSy_3A

Columbian philosopher and dance teacher Daniel Metallana joins us today from Qatar. We talk South American embodiment, travelling in the Amazon, his Magic Messengers documentary, reintegrating the intellectual self, stages of self-love, David Deida, conscious masculinity, James Bond and the dangerous masculine, blow jobs and the Dali Lama, sexual energy, the consequences of repressed sexuality, football, death as a gift, yoga, sweetness, innocence and devotion. A sexy deep one. https://danielmatallana.com/

Embodied parenting expert Kirstie joins the show. We discuss embodiment vs dancer bodies, trauma and resilience, why we need to include the body when being with children, attachment and attachment issues, parent's emotional needs, care and compassion fatigue, conditions of transformation, learning about and training nervous systems, principles of embodied learning, trust, safety and authenticity. Kirstie finishes with her top tips for parents. http://kirstieseaborne.com http://embodiedparents.com

Doshin joins to to discuss what Zen is, koans, the bodymind link, Zen’s role in World War 2, postmodernism, what “feeling” means, Jonathon Haidt, the “moral matrix”, value sets, guilt be shame, self loathing, the victim triangle, protest culture, NonViolent Communication, skilful inflexibility, zen privilege, humour, how The West has improved Zen, shadow work, archetypes, Jordan Peterson, feminine violence, troublemakers and revolutionaries. A wild ride.  https://integralzen.org/

Yoga teacher, podcaster Shannon joins the show to chat girls nights out, children and practice, prenatal yoga, pregnancy, birth trauma, pelvic health, mula banda, 8 limbs of yoga, limits of expertise, eating disorders, podcasting, training design, online vs face to face training, imposter syndrome, group vs one to one teaching, yoga, marketing, sales tips, Tad Hargraves, Julia Chanteray, Biz Chix and Seth Godin. A fun one with many practical tips if you run a bodymind business.  https://www.shannoncrow.co

Mike Lousada joins us to chat sexual repression, cultural aspects of this, body shame, sexual energy, different schools of bodywork, 1970s vs modern approaches, sexology, the medical model in sex, the upper limits of human sexual potential, the cult of ecstasy and other traps in tantra, making sexual work accessible to “normal” people, patriarchy, speaking from pain, working with his wife Louise Mazanti, and the deep ethics of sexuality. http://www.mazantilousada.com https://www.mikelousada.com

Yoga teacher Gernot Huber joins me to discuss mindbody integration and a balance between “hard” and “soft” yoga. We talk intellectuals beginnings, yoga to strengthen the mindbody link, listening deeply vs listening to ego, yoga to deepen neurotic patterns, the “how” of yoga - journey not destination, yin and yang balance, why keeping challenging poses in yoga practice is a good idea, Feldenkrais and finding equilibrium after swings to extremity and savouring. http://yogamindyogabody.com

Martial arts teacher Roy Dean joins me today to discuss combat sports and personal growth. We talk about early training in Japan as a teenager, why he started martial arts, how training morphs from self defence to personal growth, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ranges, MMA and the UFC, self discovery and expression, how to maximise the personal growth benefits of martial arts, mixing with different types of people, tribalism, social media and relearning to read. https://www.roydean.tv/

Biodanza teacher Julia Hope Brightwell joins us today. We talk about the trap of trying to transcend the body with spirituality, seroc, butoh, 5Rhythms what Biodanza is, sexual energy and sexual repression, the pleasure principle, Emotional Guidance System and getting the message of emotions, relational and environmental aspects of embodiment, how to know if you’re embodied, embodying your soul, becoming boring and archetypes and mythology. https://www.joysofdance.co.uk https://www.biodanzaassociation.u

Skinner Releasing dance teacher Polly Hudson joins me to discuss her art. We talk life in a dance conservatoire, somatic practices in dance/acting and the advantages of using this approach, being available and compelling through embodiment, birth of Skinner Releasing, Siobhan Davis studio and Charley Morrissey, gardening as embodied art, the currency and status of space and the breath as companion. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/acting/further-info/tutor-list/polly-hudson http://www.pollyhudson.com

Creator of Ancestral Movement Simon Thakur joins me to talk monkeys, martial arts and humans. We chat Asian martial arts, the Indian spiritual look, evolutionary theory, Flow states in nature, movement from other stages of our evolution, movement in tribal dance, the healing properties of movement, how to choose a practice as a mature mover, having integrity as an embodiment trainer and opening up of worlds by humbling oneself. http://ancestralmovement.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/954751214582008/

Trauma expert David Berceli joins me to discuss TRE - Trauma / Tension releasing Exercise - and his experiences with this work across many domains. A real authority in this now popular field and a bloody nice bloke!  https://traumaprevention.com/