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~~~~~~🫁 Episode Sponsor // NSMThis episode of Curious Humans is brought to you by the one and only 'Nervous System Mastery' ~ which is my flagship 5-week bootcamp designed to equip you with evidence-backed Protocols to Cultivate Greater Agency Over Your Physical, Mental & Emotional State.  The 2022 cohort will be running this November ~, and my sense is that if this conversation resonates with you then you'd likely be a great fit for our upcoming cohort. This NSM curriculum represents my attempt to distil everything that I've learnt in recent years about how to create the conditions for our nervous system's flourishing & previous students have shared how partaking not only improved their sleep and quality of relationships but also tap into deeper states of joy, clarity and confidence in their lives.So, with all that said, I'm proud of the way this is coming together ~ and it's also by far the best way you can help to support this podcast ~ so if you're intrigued at all you can find more details and apply to join this year's cohort over at >> nsmastery.com << “Nervous System Mastery is the most powerful thing I've ever done for personal growth. I had previously explored breathwork, meditation, therapy, and other approaches, but always felt like something was missing..." – Sam Sager, NSM Alumni

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.

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