The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Movement and pilates teacher Madeline joins me to discuss dance and the history of Joseph Pilates, what makes pilates Pilates, who to work with, control issues, what is "advanced", copyright, gait patterning, a Bikram rant, the "reformer", online training vs. hands-on, what's changed since COVID, and shiny teeth. Some good pilates info and myth busting here. https://madelineblack.com/

Embodiment facilitator and intimacy teacher Rani joins me to discuss Dancing Eros, feminine archetypes, wild women vs. nice girls, ritual, the invitation inwards, a "feminine" response to the crisis, relational impact, becoming your own lover, confidence, looking at their own shit, conscious dance and what the embodiment scene is like in New Zealand. A fun, flirty romp. https://www.instagram.com/embodiedbliss/

Movement Medicine teacher Silvana joins me to discuss conscious dance, the influence on the amazon and indigenous wisdom, how the virus is impacting Italy, how online will continue, tactile culture, "after Corona", care for the vulnerable, cycles and women's cycles, and to inner coach. An important insight into culture, future and women. https://www.silvanarigobon.com https://www.movementmedicineassociation.org/silvana-rigobon

Rosen method therapist teacher and actress Annabelle joins me to discuss acting, the great pause, how the Rosen Method works, Marion Rosen, the power of silence, the wisdom of the body, the power of touch and of course COVID. A gentle one. https://www.rosenmethod.co.uk

Founder of Bone Yoga and Bone Yoga bodywork Paul joins me from New Zealand to discuss Zero Balancing, not being special, empowerment and yoga, being "done to", vipassana meditation, ligaments, types of touch, "energy", "facts" in bones, abuse and bodywork, and the gift economy. A good examination of bones and bodywork! https://www.boneyoga.com

Meditation teachers and authors Lorin and Camille join me to discuss The Radiance Sutras, death, dance, surfing, what works in meditation teaching, global connection and tribalism, using crisis to wake up, presence, gratitude, Sanskrit, altered states, meditation for women, fear, and falling in love with life. A lovely radiant romp. https://lorinroche.com https://www.camillemaurine.com

Breathworker Kathleen Booker, the Jedi of Calm, joins Allison Lindsay from New York, to discuss the power of breathwork to bring us connection, calm, find kindness and empowerment in our lives, as well as healing our stories, working with diverse groups including prisoners, business people and a global community, the importance of the breath in the time of coronavirus and to try out a simple but powerful breathwork practice that listeners can bring into their lives every day. https://www.kathleenbooker.net/ https://kathleenbooker.lpages.co/allison-lindsay-podcast-embodiment-conf-june2020-gift-from-the-jedi-of-calm/

Pelvic floor specialist Lauren joins me to discuss shame, prolapses, incontinence, Cesarians, Kagels, C-section, mula bandha, the "core", yoga cues, abdominal pressure, belly breathing, not being "broken", running a huge FB group, and resources for pelvic floor work generally. A useful public service one! https://restoreyourcore.com/

Founder of Wild Moves Tess Howell joins me to discuss meditation, conscious dance, "up and out" vs. "down and in", silent disco, indoors vs. outdoors, being "crazy" and dancing, the challenges of modern times, when is it "enough", I vs. We personal growth, what's our unique offering, drama triangle, inequality and spirituality, community and resilience, polarity and relationship, being in contact with life and the english tea pause. A delightful British ramble. http://www.wildmoves.org/

Three senior embodiment, movement teachers join me to discuss where we're at now, depression, nature, isolation, dragons, burnout, boundaries, authority, hope, arrogance, the great sleep, working online and COVID as a retreat. Basically 4 tired blokes talking through the issues! https://theintegraldojo.com/ https://philipshepherd.com/ https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/