Martial arts overview – with Mark Walsh
July 26, 2018
Mark gives an overview of the world’s martial arts and how they can be used as embodied practices. A whistle-stop tour of the fighting arts from around the globe!
A weekly podcast about embodiment, embodied coaching and nervous system regulation.
Mark gives an overview of the world’s martial arts and how they can be used as embodied practices. A whistle-stop tour of the fighting arts from around the globe!
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Is the author of several embodiment books including: Embodiment, Working with the Body in Training and Coaching, and Embodied Meditation.
He led The Embodiment Conference (1000 teachers, 500,000 delegates) and has trained over 2000 embodiment coaches in over 40 countries.
Patricia is a Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Family Constellations Facilitator. She is a lead trainer of the Trauma Coaching certification and the Courage to Lead course for female facilitators.
Karin is a yoga & meditation teacher and embodiment trainer with an MSc in Mindfulness Studies. She's co-author of Embodied Meditation and is lead trainer on the Embodied Meditation and Embodied Toolkit certifications.
Christina is an embodiment coach and somatic educator with an MSc in Social Sciences. She's co-lead trainer on the Certification of Embodiment Coaching and Courage to Lead courses. Christina combines her work as an Aikido blackbelt, dance and improvisation in guiding groups and individuals.
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