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Natural Awakening

Corey Hess: Opening, Energy, and Embodiment

Nov 27, 2024
Corey Hess, a Zen practitioner trained under Shoto Harada Roshi in Japan, shares his insights into energetic opening and embodiment. He reflects on his transformative journey during Zen training and the shifts he witnesses in students through online meditation classes. They dive into the complexities of merging traditional spiritual practices with modern life. Corey emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authenticity, discussing the connections between breath, energy, and daily presence, and encourages seeking mentors to navigate personal doubts.
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  • Corey Hess emphasizes the importance of grounding practices in the body to foster deeper self-awareness and personal transformation.
  • He discusses the need for individuals to surrender to the larger energetic processes within themselves, rather than striving for control or enlightenment.

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Corey's Journey and Teaching Approach

Corey Hess, a trained Zen practitioner, shares his transformative journey from intense monastic training in Japan to leading an international group focused on movement and standing meditation. His approach emphasizes the significance of the tanden, located a few centimeters beneath the navel, as a tool to energetically connect with reality and facilitate profound change. Corey highlights the common experiences of those who come to him, whether they are seeking to deepen their existing practice or grappling with energetic disturbances, and he provides a welcoming environment for exploration and healing. Through online classes and retreats, he creates a community where individuals can experience personal transformations by reconnecting with their bodies and energy.

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