This Sensational Life

What if anxiety is never just in your head? What if it shows up in your movement and sensation —as patterns of action? In this episode of This Sensational Life , we explore how anxiety isn’t just a feeling to manage, but a neuromuscular pattern you can sense, understand, and gently re-pattern from within. Drawing from the groundbreaking work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais in The Elusive Obvious and The...

What if the key to doing more… is actually doing less? What if instead of working really hard, we learn to work really “easy”? In this episode of This Sensational Life , we explore why deep rest is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity and one of the most powerful things you can do for your nervous system, creativity, and long-term growth. We’ll dive into: The physics of potential energy and ho...

You are rich with sensation. What does that mean? In this episode, we explore the quiet, powerful world of your felt experience—and why it’s one of the most overlooked sources of self-knowledge, creativity, and inner power. You’ll learn: ✨ Why sensation is the original language of your nervous system ✨ How most people unconsciously tune out their richest source of feedback ✨ What lies beyond th...

We’ve all heard the phrase “get out of your head and into your body.” But what if that idea—however well-meaning—is actually limiting your growth, creativity, and connection to yourself? In this episode of This Sensational Life, we unpack the hidden problems behind this popular saying and offer a more integrated, empowering perspective. Through personal insight, somatic exploration, and deep refle...

How Do You Know If a Movement Is Embodied? In this episode, we explore the 7 signs of embodied movement —and the 7 habits that diminish it . You'll learn how to recognize when you're present in your movement, how breath, reversibility, and internal imagery play a role, and how to shift from compulsive patterns into conscious choice. Whether you're a dancer, a creative, or simply someon...

What if the way you move is shaping your thoughts, emotions, creativity—even your sense of self? In this episode of This Sensational Life , Tamara Drossart explores the Feldenkrais Method®—a radically different approach to movement, healing, and personal growth. You’ll learn what it is, how it works, how it differs from physical therapy and meditation, and why it’s such a powerful tool for nervous...

What is embodiment—and why does it matter so much? In this episode of This Sensational Life , we’re diving into the real meaning of embodiment (and what it’s not ). We’ll explore how disconnection shows up in daily life, what happens when you’re stuck in your head, and how simple shifts in awareness can help you feel more alive, grounded, creative, and powerful. You’ll learn: What embodiment reall...

What happens when you give yourself a hug—not just as a gesture of comfort, but as a full-bodied exploration of awareness and movement? In this gentle yet profound Feldenkrais lesson, we explore the art of self-embrace as a way to sense the relationship between your chest, spine, and pelvis. Through subtle shifts—rocking, pausing, and playing with how parts move in relation to each other—you’ll ex...

Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something you can embody with presence and power. This interactive episode guides you through a meditation, a heartfelt love poem, and five powerful reflection questions to help you experience love as a sensation, an action, and a way of being. As you tune in, you’ll cultivate a deeper connection to yourself, moving beyond self-doubt into a space of ease and acceptan...

In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the widely held belief that trauma is "stored" in the body.  Explore why this idea might be holding you back from true healing and how trauma is actually learned through patterns. Discover the role of movement and mindfulness in reshaping these patterns and why the mind and body are never separate. With practical insights and a guided exerc...

What if dance is as natural to you as breathing? In this episode of Powerfully Embodied , Tamara Drossart reveals how movement connects us to our humanity and empowers self-expression. With journalist Jessica Buchleitner, Tamara shares her journey from beginner to professional dancer, offering insights into the transformative power of dance, tips for embracing movement, and how to overcome self-do...

In this episode of Powerfully Embodied , we uncover the profound and often-overlooked connection between movement and thinking. Are movement and thought separate, or are they two sides of the same coin? Join host Tamara Drossart as she dives into how our actions shape our thoughts—and vice versa. Through personal stories, fascinating insights, and an exploration of the Feldenkrais Method, Tamara s...