The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Dance therapist Christa Cocciole joins me to discuss what dance therapy is and psychiatric work. We chat role modelling, Berlin, embodiment history, trauma work in Bosnia, divided cities, window of tolerance, the "Coke" trauma model, NGO psychology, epigenetic, "trauma" as a word, yoga vs dance, The Embodiment Conference, post Trump embodiment, The Embodiment Circle, online vs offline connection, going in vs going out and the peer-led movement movement! A fun, deep and lively one. http://christacocciole.com/en/home/

Consultant, sceptical podcaster and poker player Paul Gibbons joins me to talk religion, rationality, embodied leadership, training assessment, corporate culture, Trump, intuition, bias, thinking errors and more. A useful one for anyone who wants to think bigger and better. https://paulgibbons.net/podcasts/

Headache coach joins me to discuss migraines, vision distortions, hormones, how to stop headaches with your hands, Somatics and headaches, tension headaches, lifestyle factors. Lots of practical tools for sufferers. https://theheadachecoach.com/ https://mundolifework.com/

In this panel discussion Dr. Roger Walsh, a real elder in the field of Integral studies and human development and Bence Ganti, therapist and founder of Integral European Conference (IEC) dive deep into the stages of Consciousness developed by Ken Wilber and how they relate and manifest in our embodiment practice. Please note this is the audio of an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Dance teacher Nadia joins us to discuss growing up in Lebanon, embodied holistic coaching, moments of body betrayal, the power of play, sensuality, gender relations, feminine and masculine ways to get into the body, gender polarity, ravishing, patriarchy, male rights, inner child work, female cycles, Embody dance. http://nadiamunla.com/

Yoga teacher, podcaster and intuitive therapist Amisha joins me to discuss coming back to the body. We discuss cultural heritage, yoga scandals, shadow work, "patriarchy", men and women, stories, mythology, Christopher Wallis, the exotic and fetishisation, the "supermarket", positive discrimination, mentoring, embodying and self worth. A timely flow. http://www.amisha.co.uk/

Leading environmental embodiment teacher Philip Shepherd joins me to discuss Noh theatre, voice work, the myth of independence, community, wholeness, embodiment vs communism, real intelligence, the body as resonator, kinship, sensitivity, the history of disembodiment, machine metaphors, what an embodied world would be like, what nature, loves, his manifesto, education, capitalism, "head" language, presence and explains some of the practical exercises in his work. A poetic and eloquent one. https://philipshepherd.com/

Conscious dance teacher Deborah Jay-Lewin joins us to talk movement. We talk Gabrielle Roth and 5Rhythms®, stammering, TED talks, Open Floor, lineage, inheritance of authority, Creative Commons, copyright, "movement resources", "relational hungers", how much to "teach", the tension between feeling good and learning, Findhorn Community and "alternative" living. https://www.vitalmoves.co.uk/

Meditation teacher and mediator Diane Hamilton joins me to discuss the Zen of conflict. A deep wise lady worth listening to. http://dianemushohamilton.com/ https://tendirections.com/diane-musho-hamilton/

Join Joseph for an experiential practice of Soma-Semantics and Generative Flow, where we will connect and engage with our fear instead of regulating it down, in order to tune into its wisdom and move through it towards a more skillful and impactful outcome. Please note this is the audio of an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Julie Martin re-joins the show to discuss the benefits of a somatic and embodied approaches to yoga. Culture power and yoga, self-worth and yoga, tango, awareness, modern times and being a yoga "in the world". https://www.brahmaniyoga.com

Here's Charles Eisenstein interview from the Embodiment Conference 2018 where he will take you deep into the topic of how stories structure our thinking of the world and the urgent need of how to write a new story to create a more beautiful world. Please note this is the audio of an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Founder of Sounds True Tami Simon joins me to discuss somatic meditation, being part of the earth, relationships, the online body, activism vs acceptance, conscious business and spiritual consumerism. A fierce one. https://www.soundstrue.com/store/

This groundbreaking conversation with Geo-Philosopher David Abram and Professor of Philosophy and Humanities Glen Mazis from the Embodiment Conference 2018, moderated by Adrian Harris. They explore the relationship of our embodiment as human beings equipped with animal senses within a world beyond humanity. Please note this is the audio of an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Darren Deojee on Carlos Castenda, the gender crisis, gender confusion, trans and intersex people, postmodernism, gender fluidity, mental health, the Toltec view of gender, source energy vs behaviour, anger, polarity, what's wrong with Sweden, boundaries, "charge", the "gifts of the masculine", ancestor power and the future of gender. A passionate controversial episode. www.masterdeojee.com

Here's Ken Wilber from the Embodiment Conference 2018 making a presentation on Integral Bodies where he explains the base of his approach and how the body fits into that whole framework. Please note this is the audio of a an audio-visual session with a live Zoom group so there may be reference to things shown and comments in the chat. To access the full visual recording and 140 others go to https://embodiedfacilitator.com/e-conf2018-bonus-2/

Architect, yogi and somatic educator Miriam joins the show to discuss the impact of somatic practices, her yoga training, yoga in daily life, the five sheaths "koshas", Frank Lloyd Wright, the effect of spaces on us, how to design your house to benefit us on all levels, personality and physical space, somatic vs physical yoga and Mexican embodiment. http://miriamyoga.com/

Alex joins the show to discuss chronic fatigue, how to have optimal health, the spiritual supermarket, gurus, hypocrites and charlatans, how to judge a spiritual teacher, Roger Walsh, Doshin, Tami Simon, business, marketing, not having talent, spirituality day-to-day, raising children as a practice, eugenics, narcissism and coming to terms with one's own family. A practical down to Earth one about real life. https://www.theoptimumhealthclinic.com/ https://www.consciouslife.com/

Academic and ex dancer Kelly joins the shadow to discuss her beginnings as a dancer., a definition of somatics, the history of the field, oration, Leo Kofler, Gindler, Shelver, Delsarte, the western influence on yoga, Ling gymnastics, Stebbins, FM Alexander, Feldenkrais, Laban, Mabel Todd and ideokinesis, Martha Eddy and Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. A really good history lesson form someone who's done their homework! https://somafit.com/teachers/kelly/

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 https://parkouredu.org/course/the-art-of-falling/?learn=14&campaign=AGR(10/2018)

Highly experienced somatic psychologist Annie Brook joins the show to discuss a new death experience, developmental somatics, "compensations", 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, charisma, digesting experience, what's the best trauma therapy, immersion, consumer embodiment, embodied parenthood, yielding, working with Trump, self care practice, facial dancing and wall pushing and sensitivity. We end with a bunch of tips and resources. A far reaching one with depth and breadth. https://anniebrook.com

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, self-regulation, conditions of transformation, self-care, learning about and training nervous systems, principles of embodied learning, shame, base-line stress, trust, safety and authenticity. Kirstie finishes with her top tips for parents and Mark tries his best not to antagonise them. Useful stuff in you've bred and for the rest of us too. 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 and podcaster Shannon joins the show to chat girls nights out, children and practice, prenatal yoga, pregnancy, birth trauma, pelvic health, Victorian attitudes, pelvic floors, mula banda, incontinence, the power of community, competition in yoga, 8 limbs of yoga, community vs cult, boundaries, limits of expertise, eating disorders, podcasting, training design (we geek out quite a lot on this one), online vs face to face training, imposter syndrome, wisdom vs knowledge, group vs one to one teaching, yoga and marketing, sales tips, Tad Hargraves, Julia Chanteray, Biz Chix and Seth Godin. We had a lot of fun with this one and there's many practical tips if you run a bodymind business. https://www.shannoncrow.com/

Mike Lousada joins us to chat sexual repression, cultural aspects of this, body shame, sexual energy, different schools of bodywork, psychosynthesis, Western vs Eastern approaches, "armouring", 1970s vs modern approaches, loving presence, 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, Britain vs California, modern gender politics, patriarchy, masculine and feminine, speaking from pain, working with his wife Louise Mazanti, cultural contexts, why embodiment matters and the deep ethics of sexuality. This one is both deep and straight-forward. 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, teacher over style, finding balance in yoga to make it more beneficial, individually adapted practice, form vs feeling, how you do it, listening deeply vs listening to ego, yoga to deepen neurotic patterns, goal orientation, replicating the primary mistake of striving culture, the "how" of yoga - journey not destination, ambition vs presence, yin and yang balance, why keeping challenging poses in yoga practice is a good idea, honouring your boundaries, striving in yin poses, self care and if you use a block or a blanket, asking for what you want, 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, martial arts categories, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ranges, MMA and the UFC, how it's not like the movies, the reality choice point, how different martial arts build different personal growth aspects, evolution and devolution of martial arts, self discovery and expression, how to maximise the personal growth benefits of martial arts, intentionality and reflection, 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 and what a class looks like, life force, connection, sexual energy and sexual repression, creativity, the South American feel, how we lose our life force, self control, the pleasure principle, Emotional Guidance System and getting the message of emotions, feedback and reciprocity, new age dangers in dance, being careful of our weaknesses as teachers, why we don't like certain kinds of music, working on own vs pairs and groups, masculine and feminine energy, relational and environmental aspects of embodiment, how to know if you're embodied, embodying your soul, people pleasing, becoming boring and archetypes and mythology. https://www.joysofdance.co.uk https://www.biodanzaassociation.uk/ http://www.dancebiodanza.co.uk/

Skinner Releasing dance teacher Polly Hudson joins me to discuss her art. We talk life in a dance conservatoire, somatic practices in dance and acting and the advantages of using this approach, being available and compelling through embodiment, embodiment becoming implicit, the use of language in teaching, the birth of Skinner Releasing, the purpose of the art, the difficulties of form, Siobhan Davis studio and Charley Morrissey, training in SR globally, why various forms take root in different countries, dance and boundaries/ethics, putting one's ego aside when dancing, the exhaustion of holding space, art projects, slow movement, gardening as embodied art, the slow movement generally, workaholism, the currency and status of space and the breath as companion. A pleasant British walk through the gardens of embodiment! https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/acting/further-info/tutor-list/polly-hudson http://www.pollyhudson.com https://pollyhudsonblog.wordpress.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, the pros and cons of the life of a traveling student, evolutionary theory, Flow states in nature, primate movement, movement from other stages of our evolution, why we should reclaim our evolutionary movement, the limitations of movement, movement in tribal dance, doggy style, healing the disconnect from nature, the dangers of idealising tribal cultures and pretending you're other animals, 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. An amble through evolution. 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/

Trauma sensitive yoga teacher Sarah joins me form Vancouver to discuss her start in yoga as a sick teen and how a sexual assault led to an interest in the trauma informed approach to yoga. We look at the benefits of yoga for traumatised people, positive social aspects of yoga, self care how yoga isn't trauma sensitive, opt out vs opt in, consent card, agency, the importance of relationship, tips for teachers of all kinds, what trauma responses look like, our "scope of practice", our motivation for teaching, staying embodied with technology, quick win trauma tips, making yoga accessible for conservatives and being able to stay in the conversation. https://doyogawithme.bandcamp.com/album/yoga-classes-with-sarah-holmes-de-castro http://www.finebalanceyoga.ca/portfolio/sarah http://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/ http://www.yogaoutreach.com/

Lizzie joins us to discuss being a sick child, having a liver transplant, Rolfing, relationships with pain, body dialogue, types of bodywork, functional vs structural vs political approaches, what yoga really is, inculturation, embodied narrative, "ego", US vs UK bodies, embodied climate and norms, relationship to illness, what illness can teach us, gratitude and the importance of nature connection. Some new ground here. http://freeliz.com/

Contact dance teacher Arye joins me from Tel Aviv. We discuss what can be researched within contact dance, being a contact pioneer in Israel, Judaism and contact, dancing across international borders, what "embodiment" means, "deep embodiment", judo vs dance vs somatics, body as use vs experience, gestalt therapy, how we're busy NOT being in contact, anger and sadness, cutting off from ourselves, getting the message from the body, working w/ actors, the language of embodiment, how we're always dancing, the elusive obvious, circumcision, body as taboo, subtle body shame, hiding being tired and how we as teachers are just reminders of the obvious magic. A slow winding beautiful conversation. https://youtu.be/P5KmnaeOqUo

Highly experienced and innovative yoga teacher John Stirk joins me to talk yoga in the 70s, Vanda Scaravelli, osteopathy, form vs somatic yoga, skin and sensuality in yoga, how skin on the whole body helps us stretch, the mind and emotions in yoga, trust, presence, unfinished sentences, the somatic nature of love, primal movement, LSD, "undoing" the spine, free movement, RD Laing, the breath pause and treating the body with respect. Wise words. http://johnstirk.com/

Sexuality workshop leader Ruby May joins us to chat burlesque, sexological bodywork, where to start with sexuality work, Togetherness, Explore and Angsbacka festivals, Berlin kink, authentic relating, open space, sex geeks, compartmentalising sex, Eros, flirting, goal-orientation in sexuality, communicating in the age of offence, victim blaming, trans issues, feminine leadership, hormone cycles, activism, top down living, eco-sexuality, masculine and feminine, Genia Pauli Haddon, "bitches and bastards", and putting people in boxes. A well lubed slide through some potentially controversial topics. https://www.authentic-eros.com/ http://www.alchemy-eros.com

Jane joins me for a fun romp through how trauma shows up in everyday life. We cover aerobics, finding belonging, fascia, drama triangles, trauma in daily life, nervous system regulation, "trauma" vs "stress", complex trauma, neglect, survivorship, relationships, boundaries, stages of trauma recovery, subtly in trauma symptoms, pleasure, play, windows of tolerance, exercise and trauma, money and trauma, giving away power, historical patterns, advice for parents, failure and clowning. Both deep and light. http://www.janeclapp.com https://www.instagram.com/janetheclapp/?hl=en

Founder of The Minded Institute Heather Mason joins me for some yoga science geekery! She describes her own path from having mental health issues, though academia to teaching mindfulness and meditation. We discuss, find there is no one Buddhist way, becoming focused on the evidence base for yoga and supportive neuroscience. She overviews the research on yoga, GABA, brain chemistry and yoga, neuro-plasticity, outlines some of the most interesting yoga studies, we look at what is it in "yoga" that's really helpful, what is actually useful in chanting "Om", social anxiety, Stephen Porges, cherry picking, the psychological dangers of mindfulness, picking a yoga style, is it just mindful movement, integration into healthcare, yoga in education, prisons and corporates, monks in The House of Lords, the potential disempowerment of buying into the scientific approach and using science as skilful means. If Mr Spock did yoga he'd like this episode. https://themindedinstitute.com https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm/cmallparty/180426/yoga-in-society.htm https://yogainhealthcarealliance.com/

Peter Appel joins us form Finland to discuss his journey from pain and yoga to free movement, mindbody vs bodymind, the criticality of relaxation, the importance of pleasure, Finnish slowness and silence, the dangers and benefits of sports, smell as a primitive connector, linguistic diversity and history, environmental destruction and connection, the beauties and dangers of science, paganism, Brain chemistry politics, absolute vs relative truth, listening across the divides, addiction and turning the senses in. A deep, emotional episode. One of the best I'd say. https://www.movingness.com https://www.bodymindlove.com/ https://youtu.be/ATrMGLCVfNc

Men's work Facilitator Eivind joins me to discuss masculinity. We go over his experience of realising that he couldn't meditate out of manliness, rites of passage and the phallic intrusion, the call and the heroes journey, the initiated man, feminised culture, entrepreneur as adventurer, Jungian archetypes, integrity vs tyrant integrity and free flow, balancing warrior and lover, and king and magician, the "master key", the power of stories, blessings of the king, shifting between archetypes with the body, gender in Scandinavia, feminism and postmodernism, the domesticated male, manliness and dangerous, what mature women are like, the gender wars, Reclaim Your Inner Throne and trusting the body. https://www.inner-throne.com/

Eric Paskel joins me to explain why yoga ISN'T bullshit. We discuss researching misery, addiction, relationships, rock and roll, how to torture yourself, keeping it real, blaming it on everyone else, the narcissism of changing the world, getting your head out of your arse, 12-step groups, what happened to yoga, LA, on being a learner, seeing through success, Vedanta, being a teacher, being or service vs being selfish, the nature of love, his guru, making your work accessible and how to start small on the spiritual path. https://ericpaskel.com/ http://electricsoul.yoga/ https://www.vedantaworld.org/

A practical guide to marketing and selling embodiment and embodied arts of all kinds. Here I cover mindset, sales funnels and the basics that anyone working in this field needs to know to run a successful business.

Leila joins me to discuss her dance beginnings, the difference between embodied and regular anatomy, the benefits of an embodied approach to anatomy, body systems and how to use them, "heart hugs", the importance of the psoas muscle, trauma, anatomical awareness, self vs other focus, yoga therapy, the organ system, koshas, phantom limb pain, empowerment through yoga, learning the hard way, and meditation.Lots of experiential content and playful flow in this one. https://leilastuart.com/

Mindfulness elder and pioneer Joel Levey is on today to share his experience. We discuss how practice shows, the early days of yoga in the US, the benefits of neurofeedback and biofeedback, motivation for practice, what can be measured and what can't, quality vs quantity of mindfulness, what's changed over the years, extended retreats, how it is to be silent for a year, telepathy, conscious relationship vs monasticism, meaning at work and mindful business, conscious capitalism, the business case for wisdom, ethical issues in applied mindfulness, what's possible in organisations, how we rewire, VUCA, how mindfulness is now more than a nice to have and what's being demanded in the connected modern world. He finishes with a practice for all of us. http://www.wisdomatwork.com/MindfulnessPioneers/ http://www.wisdomatwork.com/UKLearningExpedition/ http://www.wisdomatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/Leveys-Mindful-Leadership-Wisdom-at-Work-Article.pdf

Somatic coach and leadership facilitator Gonzalo Cordova joins me today. We talk despair, Mexican culture, the observer that we are, ontological coaching, the great split from the body, listening to the body, the language of the body, intuition, translating embodiment to corporates, emotions in coaching, the primary emotions, jealousy, where emotions come from, emotions vs moods, Zuzana Bloch and Alba emoting, breath as central to emotions, what works with clients, nature as facilitator, indigenous wisdom and body image. http://gonzalocordova.com/ http://newfieldcommunity.com/

Yoga teacher, bodyworker and creative artist Amanda Brown joins me from Cornwall. We talk fancy vs church-hall yoga, the power of community, lineage and post lineage yoga, Iyengar yoga strictness, acknowledging teachers, practice monogamy and integration, motherhood and yoga, age-related practice, being a lifelong learner, embodied arts, kinesiology, cranio-sacral therapy, fascia, the journey to the subtle, the self process of the arts, humans as a series of gestures, art as life and in place; and finally class embodiment and posh privilege. http://www.groundofbeing.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/compassionatembodiment/ https://www.facebook.com/13LoomsProject/

Experienced contact dance teacher Martin joins us to talk contact improv dance. We discuss spontaneous movement, the "open source" structure of CI, the relationship to aikido and other systems, cross-cultural factors, South American jams, naked contact, softening gaze, research, contact as relational mirror, learning about oneself through dancing, "terminus stations", how we dress to a practice, what the room reveals, how you make and leave partners reveals, working with boundaries, the political apathy of dancers, how we dance in times of war, incorporating the conservative and getting to know place. http://martinkeogh.com