Michael Ashcroft

It's always fun to have conversations with friends and this one, in particular, has been several years in the making. If you're interested in meditation, breathwork or getting more done with more joy then this episode is a must-listen. Some of the themes we unpack include: what it means to 'expand your awareness', exploring the space and freedom between stimulus + response, what it means practically to 'escape grind mode' and what we both mean when we talk about increasing our sense of 'aliveness'.~~~~~~🔗  Resources & Links👋  Follow Michael over on Twitter @m_ashcroft👨‍🎓  Learn more about Michael's Course at expandingawareness.org✍️  Read Michael's Essays on Every~~~~~~Connect + Explore More from Jonny🐦  Follow on Twitter/X @jonnym1ller🫁  Learn more about Nervous System Mastery🪷 Order our deck of Calm Cards (these make great gifts)📱  Check out Stateshift — our brand new iOS + Android app📝  Take the Nervous System Quotient (NSQ) Self-Assessment (totally free)💌 Sign up to The Inner Frontier Newsletter

Tasshin talks with Michael Ashcroft (@m_ashcroft) about trance and deep house, music production ambitions, Michael's experience as a nomad, Tasshin's pilgrimage, Seasonal Affective Disorder, service, Alexander Technique, expanded awareness, inhibition, aliveness and spontaneity, Tai Chi, and more. Michael on Twitter Michael's Newsletter Michael's Alexander Technique Course Michael's Website If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting Tasshin and the Reach Truth Podcast on Patreon.

David speaks with Michael Ashcroft, an Alexander Technique teacher and writer. They discuss decision-making in challenging situations, making big life decisions, the Alexander Technique explained, knowing and accepting life's possibilities, attention and expanded awareness, expanded awareness vs. traditional meditation, and the impact of distractions on being open to the world.

Michael Ashcroft, writer and Alexander Technique teacher, talks about expanding awareness, mindset, creativity, writing process, managing ideas, and paths to self-discovery in this podcast. They also discuss the concept of grinding, and how awareness can improve productivity and posture.

Michael Ashcroft, a former climate and energy consultant turned Alexander Technique teacher, dives into the transformative power of awareness. He explains the essence of the Alexander Technique and its practical applications in daily life. Michael discusses the barriers to cultivating awareness and the concept of 'effortless effort.' He emphasizes the balance between awareness and flow, while also exploring how modern conditioning affects our natural capacities. Through engaging metaphors and insights, he inspires listeners to embrace embodied practices and unlearn limiting habits.