Somatic Primer Podcast

Wasentha Young is a lifelong practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation. She is a founding board member of the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors. Wasentha was a student of Grandmaster William CC Chen. Master Young received formal training in Buddhist and Taoist meditation respectfully from Trungpa Rinpoche and Gia-Fu Feng in addition to achieving a masters degree in Transpersonal Studies.To visit her school please visit: https://peacefuldragonschool.com/instructors/To Support the Podcast Please Visit:Somatic Primer on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63954666Vidya Method & Somatic Primer Courses:Meditation https://vidyamethod.com/meditation/Somatics & Tai Chi lessons at: https://somaticprimer.comPlease like and follow if you enjoyed the episode.Support the show

Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Jean-Louis Rodrigue is a movement director, acting coach, and senior teacher of the Alexander Technique. For over 40 years, he has worked professionally in Los Angeles and New York in theatre, film, television, and digital media; his unique approach to character movement and improving the levels of performance has brought international recognition.Click here to get a copy of his new book on the Alexander Technique: Back to the BodyTo Find our more about Jean-Louis and his work please visit:https://alexandertechworks.com/about-alexander-techworks/Somatic Primer on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63954666Vidya Method & Somatic Primer Courses:Meditation https://vidyamethod.com/meditation/Somatics & Tai Chi lessons at: https://somaticprimer.comPlease like and follow if you enjoyed the episode.Support the show

Yogi Sivadas was born into the traditional Ayurvedic and Yoga practices of Kerala. As a teenager, he left home to continue his quest for deeper knowledge, traveling throughout India and the neighboring countries. After more than twelve years of exploring throughout India gaining spiritual wisdom he founded the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holistic Healing at Mcleodganj in 2000. Through the Kailash Tribal School of Yoga and Holistic Healing he fulfills his passion for globally sharing his knowledge and his holistic approach to life.More about Yogi Sivadas: Kailash SchoolThank 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.Vidya Method & Somatic Primer CoursesNew Courses https://vidyamethod.comTai Chi https://vidyamethod.com/tai-chi-group...Meditation https://vidyamethod.com/meditation/Our Online Learning Platform https://www.patreon.com/user?u=63954666One on One Somatic/Tai Chi lessons please visit: https://somaticprimer.comAs always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode!Support the show

Alexandra holds a BFA/Dance (University of MI), MFA/Dance (University of WI at Milwaukee), and CMA (Certified Movement Analyst) in Laban Movement Analysis/Bartenieff Fundamentals (LIMS). She is on faculty at Princeton University, Rutgers University, and The Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies, and guest teaches nationally and internationally. To find out more about Alexandra please visit: https://www.alexandrabellerdances.org/free-resourcesAfter 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

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