Body Language and Trauma Release | 122 (republish)

"A man's beauty represents inner functional truths: his face shows what he can do." (Albert Camus)

Trauma (inhibitions to normal function) shows up in out nonverbal communication— facial expressions and posture. We can read one's emotions through their resting faces and micro-expressions. Here's how to read, and modify yours from trauma to ease and confidence.

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Body language - first impressions

06:05 - A man's looks demonstrate what he can do

11:05 - How to understand trauma

18:40 - Your face mirrors your feelings

22:37 - Left side of face vs right

32:15 - The four circuits of consciousness

44:30 - Why you should have good physical awareness

49:25 - Tips on how to not contract

52:10 - The Inner Smile exercise

56:50 - Welcoming all the sensations

58:50 - How to control your tension

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