The Embodiment Podcast

Yoga and pilates teacher Trina joins Mark to for a lively chat about stretching and much much more. She describes her journey from the corporate world, yoga in the USA (she’s LA based), a multidisciplinary approach, what’s missing from yoga, proprioception vs. interoception, exploration and play, “serious” yoga, scepticism, being a customer, injuries, the east-west collision, and being a “somanaught". https://trinaaltman.com/ https://twitter.com/trinaaltman https://www.instagram.com/trinaalt

Craniosacral teacher and author Michael Kern discusses this gentle form of bodywork, its history coming form osteopathy, and its techniques. He talks about the deep rhythms of the body, wholeness, presence and being embodied as a bodyworker, the deep urge for health in us - how doing bodywork effects the practitioners, and how to become “teflon” and avoid vicarious trauma. http://www.cranio.co.uk/ http://breathoflifeconference.co.uk/

Chris joins Mark to discuss what yoga actually is, it’s purpose  and  methods. They explore what feels good ("your body is right!”), asking teachers “why?", choosing, connecting yoga to ecology,  economics  and environmentalism, sexuality, shame and having wonder at the body.  http://www.christophergladwell.com/

Rafe talks about natural movement, tree climbing, playing, fighting, running, etc. He describes the birth of the movement culture scene, and discusses overspecialisation, the bodily costs of western culture, reductionist approaches to exercise and nutrition, Jordan Peterson, “whole” movement, gender differences, gay genes, body denialism, having a “why” for training and more. http://www.evolvemoveplay.com http://www.woodsmoke.uk.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_f53ZEJxp8TtlOkHwMV9Q

Senior karate and tai chi teacher Steve Rowe joins Mark to discuss martial arts as character education. They chat about the attraction of the exotic and of violence, yin and yang, “earning" peace, bullying, tai chi history and philosophy, what real health is, the 4 elements, taoism, Chinese classics, the seasons, online learn,  “McDojos” and more!   http://shikon.com/ https://steve-rowe.com/ https://www.medwaymartialarts.com

Systema academy teacher and gent Matt Hill discusses traditional aikido training in Japan, readjusting after, talks about Sandhurst and the British military, serving in Northern Ireland, what Systema is, how martial arts can be creative, the principles of breath, movement, relaxation and posture, health practices, gyms vs. outdoors, being Stalin’s agents, professionalism, exercise as a relaxation training, cleansing and managing fear.  http://www.matthill.co.uk

A guide to doing embodied work in mainstream environments. Find out what mistakes to avoid, how not to freak out corporate clients, and top tips for bringing work with the body to everyone. Includes business case studies.  www.thejoyofbusiness.co.uk  www.marketingforhippies.com www.sethgodin.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R6OcmWcolU My business website: www.integrationtraining.co.uk

Stephen explains what biomechanics is and what’s wrong with it and the traditional view of anatomy. We look at the limitations and outdatedness of Newtonian physics applied to anatomy, how the body is a “slave to the mind”. We look at how children move, and how conformity is embodied and how we can find freedom through feeling and play. We also discuss teaching vs. facilitation/coaching. http://www.themovementman.com https://www.facebook.com/stephen.braybrook.1 http://amzn.eu/igd4u0G

An embodied approach to healthy eating and our relationship to food. Founders of "Beyond Chocolate" Audrey and Sophie Boss join Mark to discuss why diets don’t work (and what does), the disembodiment of the diet culture, how to tune into your hunger and satisfaction, emotional eating, body positivity and body image activism. Practical tips and tools given.  http://www.beyondchocolate.co.uk/

7th degree aikido black belt Philip Smith joins Mark to discuss intense traditional “Asian style” training, culture, democracy vs. totalitarianism in traditions, being a life-long learner, relationships built though martial arts, getting injured and how to avoid it, being part time vs. being a professional, high-level sports, having multiple roles with students, innovation vs. tradition, how linage is passed between bodies, and teaching as an art. https://ukaonline.org http://www.aikidodudley.o

Ashtanga yoga teacher Ryan Spielman on the benefits of a recurrent practice, enlightenment, movement meditation, social meditation and authentic communication. We discuss growth from curiosity not pain, congruence, what yogis can learn from Brazilian jiu-jitsu, being a guru and making fun of it all. http://www.trueryan.com http://wisestudies.com/ http://ryantrue.com/ryan/

Guest anthropologist, ecologist, biologist and technology blogger Gerald joins Mark from Austria. They discuss the geek way of embodiment, wearable technology (e.g. Fitbit), anti-body addictions, heroic endeavours, missions to Mars, what’s wrong with the Matrix movies, and ecology; including body-hating and genocidal tendencies within environmentalism.  A fun quirky one.  http://www.zhangschmidt.com http://www.chilicult.com/

Mark gives an overview of how the body can be used by trainers and coaches, offering clear theory, real life examples from various clients and practical tools. Suitable for all kinds of facilitators and body geeks thinking of working in this field.    Email: markatintegrationtrainingdotcodotuk   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadership.coach.training/   EFC: www.embodiedfacilitator.com   Twitter: @warkmalsh   YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/IntegrationTraining

Jamie joins Mark to discuss her journey in golf, aikido, bodywork peacebuilding and teaching somatics in business. She discusses the life energy that comes though, women’s martial arts, citizen diplomacy in communist Russia and the The Middle East, corporate stress management, ascending vs. descending spirituality as illustrated by the start of David, aikido influenced politics, and she offers a centring exercise to try at home.  http://www.thekiaiway.com

Experienced dancer and choreographer Laurie discusses modern and postmodern dance, asks “what is dance?”, and goes deeply into the philosophy of movement and the mind-body connection. He discusses Leonardo da Vinci’s view of movement as expression, TS Elliot, intuition, self-authoring vs. entropy in embodiment and the trap of form. A profound existential dive! http://lauriebooth.com/