The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Movement and pilates teacher Madeline joins me to discuss dance and the history of Joseph Pilates, what makes pilates Pilates, who to work with, control issues, what is "advanced", copyright, gait patterning, a Bikram rant, the "reformer", online training vs. hands-on, what's changed since COVID, and shiny teeth. Some good pilates info and myth busting here. https://madelineblack.com/

Embodiment facilitator and intimacy teacher Rani joins me to discuss Dancing Eros, feminine archetypes, wild women vs. nice girls, ritual, the invitation inwards, a "feminine" response to the crisis, relational impact, becoming your own lover, confidence, looking at their own shit, conscious dance and what the embodiment scene is like in New Zealand. A fun, flirty romp. https://www.instagram.com/embodiedbliss/

Movement Medicine teacher Silvana joins me to discuss conscious dance, the influence on the amazon and indigenous wisdom, how the virus is impacting Italy, how online will continue, tactile culture, "after Corona", care for the vulnerable, cycles and women's cycles, and to inner coach. An important insight into culture, future and women. https://www.silvanarigobon.com https://www.movementmedicineassociation.org/silvana-rigobon

Rosen method therapist teacher and actress Annabelle joins me to discuss acting, the great pause, how the Rosen Method works, Marion Rosen, the power of silence, the wisdom of the body, the power of touch and of course COVID. A gentle one. https://www.rosenmethod.co.uk

Founder of Bone Yoga and Bone Yoga bodywork Paul joins me from New Zealand to discuss Zero Balancing, not being special, empowerment and yoga, being "done to", vipassana meditation, ligaments, types of touch, "energy", "facts" in bones, abuse and bodywork, and the gift economy. A good examination of bones and bodywork! https://www.boneyoga.com

Meditation teachers and authors Lorin and Camille join me to discuss The Radiance Sutras, death, dance, surfing, what works in meditation teaching, global connection and tribalism, using crisis to wake up, presence, gratitude, Sanskrit, altered states, meditation for women, fear, and falling in love with life. A lovely radiant romp. https://lorinroche.com https://www.camillemaurine.com

Breathworker Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm, joins Allison Lindsay from New York, to discuss the power of breathwork to bring us connection, calm, find kindness and empowerment in our lives, as well as healing our stories, working with diverse groups including prisoners, business people and a global community, the importance of the breath in the time of coronavirus and to try out a simple but powerful breathwork practice that listeners can bring into their lives every day. https://www.kathleenbooker.net/ https://kathleenbooker.lpages.co/allison-lindsay-podcast-embodiment-conf-june2020-gift-from-the-jedi-of-calm/

Pelvic floor specialist Lauren joins me to discuss shame, prolapses, incontinence, Cesarians, Kagels, C-section, mula bandha, the "core", yoga cues, abdominal pressure, belly breathing, not being "broken", running a huge FB group, and resources for pelvic floor work generally. A useful public service one! https://restoreyourcore.com/

Founder of Wild Moves Tess Howell joins me to discuss meditation, conscious dance, "up and out" vs. "down and in", silent disco, indoors vs. outdoors, being "crazy" and dancing, the challenges of modern times, when is it "enough", I vs. We personal growth, what's our unique offering, drama triangle, inequality and spirituality, community and resilience, polarity and relationship, being in contact with life and the english tea pause. A delightful British ramble. http://www.wildmoves.org/

Three senior embodiment, movement teachers join me to discuss where we're at now, depression, nature, isolation, dragons, burnout, boundaries, authority, hope, arrogance, the great sleep, working online and COVID as a retreat. Basically 4 tired blokes talking through the issues! https://theintegraldojo.com/ https://philipshepherd.com/ https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/

Berlin Yoga Festival founder Anastasia joins me to discuss Soviet yoga, various styles of yoga, The Berlin Yoga Conference, styles of yoga, going broke following your bliss, personal space, ethics and abuse, politics, the Berlin vibe, Embodied Yoga Principles, compliance ladders, and state highs vs traits. A wide ranging overview of the modern yoga scene. https://berlinyogaconference.org https://www.anasheyoga.com

Martial artist and YouTube star Rokas joins me to discuss the search for truth, realism, denial, aikido, MMA, testing what you're doing, reinventing oneself, and using clothes for reinvent oneself. A lively real one with an old friend. https://www.youtube.com/user/AikidoSiauliai

Three trauma specialists join me to discuss the grief curve, love of intensity, the "gifts of trauma", dreams, "thin" times and dissociation, control, the freeze response, The Earth and COVID, elders, childhood and teenage patterns, touch, irritability, toy tigers, shaking, and we give a load of practical coping and healing tips for anyone with trauma. A beautiful fun one about a serious topic. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH0dwM0MYmT32QmIezUuuZA https://www.magdalenaweinstein.com/ https://organicintelligence.org/

An update about our crowdfunding, new presenters and a special offer at https://www.teccrowdfund.org/

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

Mindfulness teacher, actress and sex educator Jessica joins me to discuss having your life destroyed by meditation, addiction, spiritual superiority, dark nights of the soul, sexual misconduct, the unexamined corners of our life, knowing what you like, vanilla vs. adventure sex, oneness and sexual non-duality, top tips, common sexual problems, sexual trauma, how embodiment helps sex. https://yourwildawakening.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Sex-Getting-Without-Checking/dp/1623172349

Four clever embodied blokes discuss practices, democide, ecologies of practice, parkour, the meaning crisis, martial arts, cognitive science, embedding, the four "Es", liminality, play, the heroic, masculinity, and much much more. Utterly epic episode.

Mindbody health specialist Eirik joins me from Norway, we discuss the erosion of health authority, snowboarding, state regulation, the yin and yang of coaching, the power of silence, Donald Trump, establishing rapport and trust, being of service, flow coaching, being too friendly and we end with some Norwegian. An amiable ramble through a bunch of subjects. http://www.frem.as

Legal drug dealer and founder of Soma Breath joins me to talk pharmacy, Tony Robbins, illness and wellbeing, the power of music, the liberating power of Psychedelics, holistic pharmacies, problems with the NHS, dogma, veganism, how breathwork works, "soma", Tantra, natural drug addicts and state chasing, strength and weakness, food obsession, Prometheus Rising, conscious marketing/ entrepreneurship and how to play big. A really wide ranging and stimulating one. https://www.somabreath.com/

Embodiment teacher and ex-prostitute Ilan joins me to discuss COVID fight-flight, exhaustion and existential threat, her past life as a sex worker, the "shadow world", collective healing, shutting down, from women to men, gender wars, making men bad, collective trauma, how to be a great lover, sex shame vs. sexual violence and reclaiming pleasure. A deep and important conversation for all men and women. https://kalis-kiss.com

Master breathworker Anthony joins me to talk breathing! We chat about kids experiments with breathing, holotropic breathwork, rebirthing, the "second wave" of breathing now, breath intimacy, anxiety, trauma, healing vs. state changing, dangers on the path, travel, community, safety, the future of breathwork, reactivity, the most essential breath techniques, creativity, breathholds and more! Just a really good conversation! https://alchemyofbreath.com

Arts based somatic educator Tony joins me to discuss biomedical science, dance movement therapy, the three traditions of China - Taoism, Buddhism and Confucism, East vs West approaches to bodymind arts, what's different about teaching in China, the Tao, cooking, how east and west can talk, the future of embodiment in Asia, leadership and bypassing cultural differences. A rich cultural exchange! https://caet.inspirees.com/

Legendary yoga teacher Gary joins me to discuss, yoga therapy, self-care and COVID, breath work, Viniyoga, the multi-dimensional model of being human, breath-centric asana, sankya, lineage and innovation, preparing for death, resilience and loss, being happy and resting in pure awareness. A practical and deep one, relevant to our times. Viniyoga.com

Mindfulness teacher Nico joins me to discuss consciousness, the Berlin scene, dance music vs. conscious dance, how to look at art, classical music, museums vs. computers, mindful listening, historical consciousness, the future of mindfulness and McMindfulness, corporate meditation, and the power of dreams. https://nicoroenpagel.com

Swiss children's aikido teacher Urs joins me to talk martial arts, learning, how to work with kids in martial arts, body mind training, embodying peace, George Leonard's Samurai Game, Urs' aikido game, spiritual fondu and how to integrate practices as a generalist. An energetic and wide ranging one. http://tenchikan.ch www.zuvuya-agenda.ch

Meditation teacher Miles Kessler on the Israeli response, crisis meditation, enlightenment, humour, practice, moments of liberation, detachment, isolation, hard training and austerity, resilience, intimacy online, practice and Big Mind Meditation. Another wonderfully deep one. Meditation Discovery Cycle meditation membership program with Miles Kessler 30-day Free Access: https://theintegraldojo.com/theembodimentpodcast

Ethical marketing teacher Tad returns to discuss the huge recent changes, niching, hubs, how to adapt, who shouldn't move online, adaptability, repurposing, sales funnels, "hubs", how to use word of mouth and more! Another super useful one. https://marketingforhippies.com

Somatics teacher and director of the Embodied Yoga Summit joins me to talk how to make sense of the huge range of practices that exist, aikido, what is somatic/embodied yoga, the primary language of the felt sense, non-duality, Embodied Flow, activism and embodied social justice, The Franklin Method, being less of an arsehole, reconnecting to essential nature, collective trauma, the intention of the summit and more. A lively, informative one. https://www.embodiedyogasummit.com/

EMDR trauma therapist Roger joins me to discuss this effective approach. We discuss his therapeutic background, bank robberies, trauma and memory, a simple definition of trauma, reference experiences, SUDs, how EMDR works, evidence base, CBT, trauma misunderstandings and we also discuss the Corona crisis in relation to trauma. https://www.klearminds.com/about-us/our-team/roger-mills/

Practical tips for centring and reducing Corona stress, for when watching the news, for relationships, for social media, for shopping, social distance and more. Many many practical tips and tools for this new world!! https://anouka.nl https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508100046093929/?ref=share

Ethical marketing teacher George joins me to discuss authentic marketing, alignment rather than convincing, marketing and calling, interruption marketing, "clean marketing", how do you know if you're authentic, refunds, crisis advice. An incredibly useful fast paced one. www.georgekao.com

Mark talks about his new project - COVID Calm a free stress management hot-line for healthcare workers. More info: https://www.covidcalm.org/ Also some new online events and free resources below. https://embodiedfacilitator.com/events-calendar/ https://embodiedfacilitator.com/resources-for-embodiment/ https://embodimentcircle.com/

Philip Shepherd, Frey Faust, Rachel Blackman, Adam Wilder, Alexandra Vilvovskya, join me for another wonderful talk. We discuss lock down conditions, the rhythm of the virus, "saving the world", authority and civil liberties, government responses, the end of narcissism, crisis as initiation, consumerism, invisible threat, tough medicine. Another deep one! https://embodimentcircle.com/embodiment-circle-online/ https://embodiedfacilitator.com/resources-for-embodiment/

Tantra and intimacy teacher Chris joins me to discuss intimacy during the viral crisis. She gives us all some top tips on clear communication, pausing, NVC, separation and merging, sexual polarity, house dates, making time, surrender vs. victimhood, ways to improve and spice up your lock down sex life, levels of sex, giving and taking emotionally, and breath-movement-sound. A really useful one for anyone with a partner in this mess. https://www.unveilingintimacy.com

Movement Medicine teacher Kristin joins me to talk conscious dance, activism, dance and emotions, expressing vs just practicing anger, interoception, "healing", archetypes, the tensions between the various purposes of dance, boundaries, shouting, Switzerland, community building and bum feeling! https://kristin-glenewinkel.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Graduation-project.pdf https://www.cnnmoney.ch/shows/feeling-good/videos/inner-dancer-kristin-glenewinkel-movement-medicine-instructor

The second in our series on the Corona crisis with Alexander Vilvovskaya, Liz Koch, Ilan Stephani, and Philip Shepherd. We talk the "global psoas muscle, the pause, the maturity of the internet, the power of place, forced learning, the end of more, meaning, useful practices, cultural trauma, breathing, death and control, humour, heroics, "lock down", the joy of being and more. A WONDERFUL discussion! https://embodimentcircle.com/embodiment-circle-online/

Rafe Kelley, Rae Johnson and Ilan Stephani join me to discuss the new reality we find ourselves in, the psychology of Corona fight-flight, relationships and intimacy now, creativity, predicting the future, nationalism, the power of touch, intergenerational trauma, and some good resources. A wonderful and of the moment dialogue. https://embodimentcircle.com/embodiment-circle-online/ https://embodiedfacilitator.com/resources-for-embodiment/

Naked yoga teacher Michael joins me to discuss nudity, moving naked, body shame, Burning Man, The Bonobo Lodge, polyamory and monogamy, Sex at Dawn, consent, kink, The Wheel of Consent, shame and more. A sexy, open, free hanging one. http://www.nakedspace.org/

My own health, and how to work online, new courses, support for yoga studios, an offer if you've had a course cancelled and more. https://embodiedfacilitator.com/events-calendar/ https://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com/events

Play and connection teacher Marina joins us to discuss the nature of love, Ritual Play, how to play, play and sex, Fred Donaldson, erotic blueprints, sex positivity and sexual mismatches, agency, "death positivity", our relationship to money, "toxic money", people pleasing, Betty Martin and more. A wide ranging deep one. https://www.ritual-play.com

Evolve Move Play Founder Rafe joins me to talk travelling workshops vs virtual, "ecologies" of practice, movement "food groups", parkour, shadow-sides of practice, do vs jitsu, fantasy and reality, indoor vs outdoor movement environments, biophilia, can online learning work, habit formation, money shame, the social aspect of practice and more. A really good discussion about what can be done online and also why we need nature. https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/

Integral tech teacher Farsam joins me to discuss the interplay between technology and consciousness. We chat East-West dynamics, Ken Wilber, social media, augmented reality, Black Mirror, virtual reality, Minority Report, technology that helps, Facebook evils, TTCONF.org, the enlightenment cap, ethical design, Dylan Newcomb, and more. Where embodiment meets sci fi! https://www.farsam.live/

Internal martial arts and healing teacher Derek joins me to talk internal martial arts, martial arts as healthcare, language barriers, east vs. west maps of the body, fantasy and reality, "internal vs. external", analogies, "energy" and more. A good wide-ranging chat. www.dereknotman.com

Scholar practitioner Rae joins me to discuss somatic vs kinesthetics intelligence, Canada, oppression and trauma, systematic oppression, somatic micro aggressions, ethnicity, social justice hostility, class, neuro-queer, language policing, embodied ethics and moral courage, practical anti-oppression tips, and resources to learn more. An enlightening and important one. https://raejohnsonsomatic.com

Yoga teacher Rod joins me to discuss what yoga is and isn't, the spiritual hunger, teaching vs "conducting", scandals, stillness, "living yoga", The Four Desires, The Bhagavad Gita, life purpose, Feldenkrais vs. yoga, life transfer, "flexibility", daydreaming, the Witness, yoga nidra, balancing life purpose, meditation and The A-Team! A rich, fun and deep one. https://www.parayoga.com/

Trauma expert Steve joins me to talk trauma. We discuss his personal history, aikido, Organic Intelligence, what's trauma anyway, the state of the field today, biology, environmental and cultural impoverishment, what actually works, treatments, sensation and numbing, systems theory, resilience, activism, trauma myths, unusual forms of therapy, community, love, creativity, the opposite of trauma, pleasure and rest. A great one for therapist and a more advanced take on trauma than some other ones on the subject. https://organicintelligence.org/

Tad is back to talk conscious marketing again, niching, "sales" funnels, resonance, safety and sustainability, pricing, risk and reputation, referrals, "trauma-sensitive" marketing, handshakes, tribal marketing, mercy, cultural poverty, and more! Another ESSENTIAL one if you run a business. https://marketingforhippies.com

Dancers Brooke and Lauren join me to discuss collaboration, Eros, joint identity, collaboration, power dynamics, motherhood, the rules of integral relationship, forced choice and values, oneness, the power of creativity, and their retreats to tune into all this. A fun and deep one. https://www.brookemcnamara.com/

Ethical marketing trainer and founder of Heart of Business Mark joins me to discuss business, the pain of marketing, "attraction" and love in marketing, barriers to marketing, the basics of marketing, LOVE, relationships and trust, the journeys of marketing, "safety" in marketing, timing, honesty, developmental models of business and more. This one makes business loving and fun! https://www.heartofbusiness.com

Dance therapist Erica joins me to discuss dementia, speed and space, the underlying theory of dance therapy, the business of therapy, marketing and why we're bad at it, scarcity, social media, rejection, PR and much more! A useful one if you sell anything. www.ericahornthal.com www.chicagodancetherapy.com