60. Embodied Non-Violence – with David Weinstock

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Embodied Non-Violent Communication trainer David Weinstock joins Mark to talk peace and the body. They chat about aikido, why language matters too, the challenges of community, the power of love, practice, the 5 elements, listening and empathy, feelings and needs, how to be a better listener, the contributions of Richard Strozzi Heckler and Wendy Palmer, […]

59. Hard and soft – with Dan Docherty 

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Tai chi teacher Dan Docherty joins the show and tells us about his journey from the Hong Kong police, to full-contact championships to being a tai chi teacher with Parkinson’s. He describes what tai chi is (including the martial and internal aspects), talks internal strength, hard and soft, yin-yang, going with the flow, why people are exhausted, what the hands show, […]

58. The science and politics of yoga – Ariana Rabinovitch 

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A slightly anarchic romp through the world of yoga research with New York based teacher and author Ariana. She exposes yoga myths, explores the psychology of why people perpetuate them, we look at the current and recent evidence base, chat about fundamentalism and postmodernism, gurus, ask if flexibility is always a good thing, the appeal […]

57. Enchanted stretching – with Dave Wardman

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Dave joins the show to discuss his movement from martial arts to the field of “enchantment” and how stretching can be much deeper as an art than commonly seen. He discusses how to move more effectively from the physical to the holistic, what makes a practice transformative, Australian body culture, what “disenchantment” is, physical alchemy, […]

56. The dance of trauma – with Amber Elizabeth Gray

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Experienced dance movement and trauma therapist Amber joins Mark to discuss humanitarian work, polyvagal theory, state sharing, self compassion and self care when you work with trauma, the new trauma rock stars, humour, and not wearing kid gloves. We also discuss simply “what works” in trauma, and offer practical trauma-related tips for any embodiment professional.  […]

55. Elevating exercise – with Linus Johansson 

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Soma Move Founder Linus on physiotherapy, movement in daily life and matching movement to clients needs, “Trojan-Horsing” gyms and fitness, innovation, Swedish culture, confidence, free movement, training for pleasure and why the body is NOT a temple.  http://www.movdoo.com http://www.somamove.com    

54. Millennial Coaching and Bitchin – with Chandler Stevens

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A rambling chat between Mark and movement and personal growth coach Chandler on BJJ< deep ecology, natural movement, making time, purpose, coaching vs. teaching, The Bible, and self care and starting at home. They also have a massive bitch about his generation of weak cry babies, ghosting, porn etc.  http://www.chandlerstevens.com/  

53. Touching being – with Bruce Fertman 

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Senior Alexander Technique teacher Bruce Fertman joins Mark to discuss what the AT is and what the point is, his early days in gymnastics with Dan Millman, how AT lessons work, the root of tension, inhibition, personal somatic responsibility, being and doing, “end-gaining”, mindfulness, the cross cultural body (he’s an American in Japan), how we […]

52. Running as a birthright – with Jae Gruenke

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Feldenkrais and running form teacher Jae Gruenke joins Mark to discuss running function and psychology. She covers not fighting yourself, running with awareness and feeling, looking for ease, barefoot running, nature connection, the evils of shoes, and if runners are crazy. She ends the podcasts with a short Feldenkrais experiment / lesson on foot use.  […]