Somatic Primer Podcast

This Week's Episode of the Somatic Primer Podcast: Ven. Robina CourtinOrdained since the late 1970s, Ven. Robina has worked full time since then for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s FPMT. Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications, editor of Mandala Magazine, executive director of Liberation Prison Project, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom.https://robinacourtin.comFor Buddhist Studies & Meditation please visit our website www.vidyamethod.com After the podcast please visit our online learning platform on Patreon. We have weekly taiji and somatic classes there as well as articles and extended content from the podcast.Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe.You can visit us on our website Somaticprimer.com.Support the show

On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with taiji teacher Robert Chuckrow. He has studied  (Taiji),  (Qigong),under masters such as Cheng Man-ch’ing, William C.C. Chen, Elaine Summers. He has written four books on T’ai Chi: The Tai Chi Book, Tai Chi Walking, Tai Chi Dynamics, and Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments.https://www.chuckrowtaichi.com/https://www.youtube.com/@dsfgnk4/videosI’d like to let listeners know that I have new courses beginning in September for Buddhist Studies, Somatics and Taiji. If you're interested in our live courses you can visit our website Vidyamethod.com to find our full lists of upcoming classesAfter the podcast please visit our online learning platform on Patreon. We have weekly taiji and somatic classes there as well as articles and extended content from the podcast.Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us on Youtube or at our website Somaticprimer.com. As always thank you for listening. Support the show

Sam F.S. Chin is the co-founder of the art I Liq Chuan / Zhong Xin Dao system.Master Sam Chin was profoundly influenced by Buddhist meditation. Combining mindfulness and awareness with the traditional martial art his father had taught him Master Chin developed what would become I Liq Chuan.I Liq Chuan is the art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Chan (Zen) principles of non-assertion, non-resistance, harmony of yin and yang, oneness and the present moment.Sam Chin:https://iliqchuan.com/After the show we continue the conversation on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63954666To Find Our More About Our New Courses:Buddhist Courses https://vidyamethod.comTai Chi & Somatic Classes https://vidyamethod.com/tai-chi-group...Weekly Meditation https://vidyamethod.com/meditation/Our Online Learning Platform https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63954666One on One Somatics & Tai Chi lessons please visit: https://vidaymethod.comThanks for listening! Support the show

Lama Losang (Dr. David Bole) is a fully ordained monk, he completed his traditional three-year retreat in 2004. Lama Losang is also an acupuncture physician, a Tai Chi teacher, and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. He teaches wellness and Buddhism around the country. He has recently published a book titled, The Golden Eight-Petaled Lotus, Book One: Wisdom & Compassion. For more information about Lama Losang please visit: https://www.ktcgainesville.orgThank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show. If you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us at our Patreon, on Youtube or at our website somaticprimer.com. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!Support the show

Cyndi Lee began teaching meditation 30 years ago with the blessing of her root guru, the great Tibetan master, Gelek Rinpoche. Cyndi is known for integrating yoga asana and Tibetan Buddhism.  From 1998-2012, she founded and ran the renowned OM yoga Center. OM yoga Center was the first NYC studio to offer Buddhist meditation classes.  Cyndi is the author of several books including: Yoga Body Buddha Mind. She is also a regular contributor to Yoga Journal & Lion’s Roar.To find out more about Cyndi please visit https://www.cyndilee.com I have new courses beginning in September for both Buddhist Studies and Taiji. Please go to Somaticprimer.Com or Vidyamethod.com to find out more. Please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us at our Patreon, on Youtube.As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode.Support the show

My guest this week is Embodiment teacher Will Johnson. Will Johnson has been a Buddhist practitioner and Rolfer for more than forty years.  He and his wife live in Costa Rica,  where they have created the Hollow Bamboo Retreat Center. Will has written several books including Breathing Through the Whole Body:  The Buddha’s Instructions on Integrating Mind, Body, and Breath.To find out more about Will visit https://www.embodiment.netPlease consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. You can visit us at our Patreon, on Youtube or at our website somaticprimer.com. Support the show

James Nestor is an author and journalist His  book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an international bestseller. James is currently hosting breathing workshops and he is working on a new book. To find out more about James please visit https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show. If you would like to become a supporting member please visit https://somaticprimer.comDon't forget to follow us on Patreon & Youtube As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode Support the show

In this weeks episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Matteo Pistono.Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. His new book is Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better Health. Matteo has authored numerous books including Meditation: Coming To Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet and In The Shadow of the Buddha. He teaches conscious breathing and meditation to individuals and groups in-person as well as online. https://www.matteopistono.comI have a few new openings for those of you interested in learning about and practicing Somatics, Tai Chi, Qigong, or meditation. Please go to Somaticprimer.com to inquire and I’ll be in touch.Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Support the show

In this weeks episode, I had a conversation with Tsering Dorje. Tsering studied Buddhism in both monastic and academic settings for the past twenty years. He translates ancient Hatha and Vajrayana texts. His focus is on  the body-oriented yogas  in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. Tsering has a Newsletter on substack where he posts his translations. Below is the link to his substack if you’d like to find out more.https://tsering.substack.comI have a few new openings for those of you interested in learning about and practicing the embodied arts of Somatics, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. Please go to Somaticprimer.com to inquire and I’ll be in touch.Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation. Please like and subscribe. Support the show

In this week's episode, I had a conversation with my friend and breath coach Mike Maher. Mike is a breath work instructor, and researcher.Mike is the founder of YouTube’s Number One Breathwork channel –TAKE A DEEP BREATH, and the host of the Breathwork Podcast ,The Breathcast.Mike trains people online with his popular breath-work program  Functional Breathing Essentials and he’s just started a group breathing practice as well. Mike's website & Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@TAKEADEEPBREATHhttps://www.takeadeepbreath.co.ukThank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation. Please like and subscribe. More about Bryson and his courses go to:Somaticprimer.comVidyamethod.comPatreonYoutubeAs always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode. Support the show