The Future of Wellness

Taking Responsibility & Finding Freedom: The Embodied Life with Russell Delman

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Apr 25, 2024
Russell Delman, co-developer of The Embodied Life, integrates Zen meditation, Gestalt therapy, yoga, and the Feldenkrais Method in his transformative teachings. He explores how taking personal responsibility for emotional states leads to healing and interconnection. Delman discusses the significance of embodiment in our journey toward wholeness and the evolution of spiritual practices. He shares his personal journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the power of presence and compassionate communication for authentic interactions.
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Embodiment's Importance

  • Embodiment is the foundation of human experience, not just a vessel for thoughts and feelings.
  • It includes the physical body and the "feeling body," how we carry our life physically.
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Presence vs. Past/Future

  • Humans prioritize past/future over present moments due to a brain wired for self-preservation.
  • Conscious practice is needed to overcome this evolutionary bias and be present.
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Wholeness and Interconnection

  • True healing and spirituality involve wholeness, which includes our connection to everything.
  • Western psychology's focus on individuality hinders this interconnectedness.
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