The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Top British yoga teacher Peter Blackaby joins long-term student and host Mark Walsh to discuss humanism vs. guru culture, purpose (what's the point of yoga?), functionality, critical analysis, structural vs. neurological approaches to yoga, foot yoga, efficient and parasitic movement, ease, top vs. bottom-up approaches, sensory yoga, interoception, proprioception, Antonio Damasio, emotions vs. feelings, yoga for daily life, social engagement, the "quiet revolutions" in yoga-land, what stupid and delusional yoga is,Mary Stewart and Vanda Scaravelli, modernism vs. postmodernism, evidence based yoga, cultural exclusivity, container vs. transfer in yoga and yoga as a process. A thoughtful wide-ranging discussion with shout-outs to many innovative people in the field today. http://www.intelligentyoga.co.uk/ https://www.peteblackaby.co.uk/

Experienced bodyworker and fellow podcaster Liam Bowler joins me to discuss nature, martial arts, embodied practices meeting in the middle, dark nights of the soul, wilderness work, scripts vs. authentic responses, embodied listening and podcasting, what makes for a good conversation, yin & yang, range, relational embodiment, movement and change, the spectrum of bodywork, what makes a good bodyworker, how to choose a bodyworker, social media addiction, talking across the political divide and boredom. A lively authentic chat between two kindred spirits. https://dynamicalignmentbodywork.com/ http://www.thebodyawake.com

Jacopo joins us from Florence to discuss his yoga travels in India, Italian yoga, expressiveness vs. discipline, fluidity and health, straight lines vs. spirals, softness, Ortho-Bionomy, counselling, integrating East and West, anatomy, business as a creative practice, technology, virtual reality and the future of yoga, Leonardo Da Vinci, dance and yoga, integration vs. mixing and sports vs yoga. A lush, sensual one. https://www.anukalanayoga.com

In this episode, Mark Walsh, an embodiment model expert, discusses the practical applications of the four elements model. He explores typologies, self-awareness, business leadership, communication, team building, coaching, and cultural influences. Mark emphasizes the role of embodiment in coaching and personal growth, urging listeners to engage with the Embodied Tribe community.

Tantra and yoga teacher Lin joins us to get juicy! She talks about the painful start of embodiment, ecstatic birth, what tantra is, power and abuse, expanding life, international sexuality (Sweden vs USA vs India vs Brazil vs Thailand), sex education, Deida's 3 stages, state chasing, spiritual materialism, internet dating, taking responsibility, loving customers and overcoming grasping. She also gives some GREAT advice for singles looking to meet someone special (including flirting advice) and tips for couples wanting to deepen their connection and improve their sex lives. A sexy flowing one. https://www.theartoflove.nu/ https://tantraheartonline.com https://youtu.be/akZvjviPw6Y https://www.angsbacka.se/event/ista-level-1

Greg joins the show to talk police work, the warrior archetype, ongoing training, presence, CrossFit (he's a pretty big deal in that world), competitive exercise, intensity, principles over technique, mental training, the power of the word, Christianity, Krav Maga, the perennial philosophy, peace, and samurai stories. A lively spirited chat. https://gregoryamundson.com https://youtu.be/XHujV32dA8I

Nervous system specialist and therapeutic coach Irene joins me to describe her journey though physio and Feldenkrais into trauma work. We discuss mini-traumas, developmental trauma, safety overuse of the word "trauma", Bruce Perry, the vagus nerve, Gabor Maté, social resilience why the USA is messed up, cultural factors in trauma (comparing Russia, Iceland, Sweden and The Philippines) child-rearing, self-regulation Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing, politics and trauma (this part is pretty leading edge), protestors, Tony Robbins, victims being dangerous and what works (various modalities such as EFT, TRE and EMDR are discussed). https://irenelyon.com/ http://www.somaticpractice.net http://amzn.eu/dgl4Pi2

Joseph joins us from New Jersey to talk NLP, dog training, communication, state management, influence, how our stories impact us, somatic narratives, how ideas live in us, changing minds, Joseph Campbell, "organ language", what's "practical", consumer embodiment, The Heroes Journey, calls to adventure, provocation, being full of shit, PC culture, being bad arse, movies, Guided Chaos, the challenges of the return home, slow vs fast brains, relationships and Dudeism. http://www.josephriggio.com https://www.youtube.com/josephriggiolive http://dudeism.com http://www.generativenlp.com/publications-and-articles-index.html#soma-semantic-articles

Alexander Technique teacher and founder of The Poise Project, Monika Gross joins Mark to discuss theatre, what is the Alexander Technique, being a First Person Expert, socio-economic and cultural factors in embodiment, language barriers to practice, how to access groups we may not usually work with, working with caregivers, being of service and how somatic techniques can help people keep a healthy sense of self. Mark and Monika paint a vision for a more embodied world, and how EVERYONE can learn to be "body literate". https://www.thepoiseproject.org/ http://www.formfitnessfunction.com

Adrian and Mark join to chat acro yoga, intimacy. They cover what yoga is, the psychology of partner yoga, social media and the rise of the visual, working with expectations and fear, "kink", sex positivity, polyamory, abundance vs. deficiency, communication and German vs. Californian culture. Oh, and the "orgy lab". Fun one! http://www.adrianiselin.com/