A masterclass in making yoga more meaningful and getting it (or any other art) off the mat and into life. Some in-depth theory and very practical tools any embodiment teacher can use. The Embodied Yoga Principles method is presented, along with work on enriching asana ethics, community, learning theory and more. – An overview of …
Star of Faithless and One Giant Leap Jamie Catto talks about unleashing creativity through deep listening and yin embodiment. We discuss blocks to your potential, trauma, finding purpose, the inner critic, drugs, stardom, Mark’s teen make-out track, having kids, true success and the importance of humour. http://www.jamiecatto.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faithless
Adam introduces us to the practice of 5 Rhythms dance, and we talk teaching, music, culture, how the modern world is going to chaos, and the deep patterns of movement and mathematics that connect all things. Includes some simple movement practices you can do while listening. http://www.adambarley.com/ https://www.5rhythms.com/
Somatic granddaddy Don Hanlon Johnson gives us a history lesson from the early days of embodiment in the USA at Esalen and the swinging 60’s, to modern politics and environmental concerns and the future of the field. We talk about diversity, East-West collisions, culture, LSD, education, ageing and more. He also presents a couple of …
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A short update on how the podcast is going and some news of upcoming courses. http://embodiedfacilitator.com/ https://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com/teacher-training
Mark’s long-term mentor Paul Linden joins the podcast to discuss aikido, trauma, abuse recovery, self-regulation, the Holocaust and inter-generational impacts, logic, bodywork and humour. A wide ranging conversation with many practical centring techniques, somatic experiments, creative visualisations and stories from 45 years in embodied learning. Trigger warning – discussion of sexual violence, genocide and really …
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In this episode Vilya from Moscow joins Mark to explore the body cross-culturally, delving into Russian culture, trauma, communist influence, gender, tango, business, the revolutionary nature of embodiment and marketing embodiment.
Practice makes permanent – in this episode learn what a transformational embodied practice is and isn’t, how to choose a practice, how to make the most of a practice, deal with resistance, and hear examples and case studies of practices from martial arts, dance, yoga and more.
On this episode anatomy expert, bodyworker and yoga teacher Gary Carter joins Mark to discuss a depth approach to aesthetics, Scaravelli yoga, bodybuilding, dissection, fascia, ageing, Brazil, the fight-flight response and more! https://www.naturalbodies.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E6JRY9885Y http://www.gilhedley.com/ https://functionalfascia.com/
Aikido and meditation teacher Miles Kessler from Tel Aviv about coming down from the mountain and being of service. A wide ranging conversation including discussion on martial arts, form and creativity, ethics, Middle East peace work and online marketing. Evolution Of Response – https://store.theintegraldojo.com/p/eor-chart-download Centering Tutorial – http://theintegraldojo.com/centering/