Speak From the Body

Touch is our earliest sense and a lifelong source of connection, regulation and communication. This episode reflects on why it matters now more than ever. In this episode, I talked about: * Even though touch is a sense that we all have, it’s not a dominant sense for most people * Bodyworkers train in the art of palpation and their sense of touch gets more refined with time. Touch is one of our fir...

Returning after a long pause, with a change in direction and focus. Musings about the circle of life, the toll of caring and looking for a sustainable way of life. Here are some previous episodes of ‘Speak From the Body’ that cover grief and loss that I hope you find helpful. Moving Through Loss Healing From Grief With Kristie West Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss with Julia Bueno As I mentioned in...

Breast screening is used for early detection and cancer prevention. Some screening methods can be invasive and there are alternative approaches to consider that are increasingly reliable. Breast health is important to consider. You can find out more about Dr Nyjon Eccles at The Natural Doctor https://thenaturaldoctor.org/breast-health/were-having-the-wrong-conversation-about-breast-cancer-preventi...

We have all developed from an embryological state, and that embryo is within us and relates to our full potential. Cherionna Menzam-Sills in a somatic prenatal and birth therapist and she shares her compassionate approach. Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

In this conversation with Tracee Stanley, author of ‘The Luminous Self’, we discuss the importance of rest and nature as teachers and everyday practices that help us to live more intentional and sacred lives. For the episode show notes, https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/luminousself   Find out more about Tracee at traceestanley.com . Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.s...

All good things must come to an end. I’ll be back with more episodes of ‘Speak From the Body’ after a break. For now, I’m leaving you with thoughts about slowing down and processing the events of recent months.   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/break Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

Taking personal responsibility for our health behaviours facilitates long-term health. And personal responsibility ripples out into the sense of collective/ society health. Do you find it hard to ask for support? How does this affect you in your work/life balance? What are some simple ways you can extend your circle of support? For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/support Ge...

A solo episode about the importance of acknowledging and marking endings, how waiting can bring you into a state of presence, and the benefit of all things in moderation For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/mishmash Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

Tracee Stanley, shares teachings that are inspired by more than 20 years of study in the traditions of the Himalayan Masters and Sri Vidya Tantra. The focus of her teaching honours life as a ritual and she is devoted to yoga nidra, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence.   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/tracee-stanley Get full access to H...

Improving and maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, tongue and mouth positively impacts the full spectrum of health. Daily dental hygiene can be considered to be a mindfulness practice, and can be aided by Ayurvedic practices and homeopathy. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/laura-schikkerling Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com...

Anna Lovind helps feminist creatives and change-makers go from dreaming to doing- without the striving and overwhelm. This conversation is about holding a vision for what you want, and breaking down the tiny steps to get there. It’s a sustainable view of creativity and living an intentional life. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/anna-lovind Get full access to Heart to Ar...

The Four Baskets relates to the ultimate origin story: what was the story of your beginning and how has it affected your life? The Four Baskets looks through the lens of: conception, gestation, birth and the 6 hours after birth from a spiritual and awareness-orientated perspective. It’s an approach for experiencing heart-opening and self-compassion   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch...

Julie Wright is an entrepreneur, sleep ambassador, and author of “The Natural Sleeper: A Bedside Guide to Complementary and Alternative Solutions for Better Sleep” . Julie is also the Chief Sleep Orchestrator and founder of WeSleep , a wellbeing provider focused on sleep, sleep deprivation and insomnia to a wide range of organizations and business clients. In addition, Julie is an ambassador for W...

An episode about the power of words and the process of flow writing to rediscover yourself, and how this approach has been used in hospital and care homes with people with dementia, mental ill health and carers and staff. Talking about creative expression and the sense of wholeness rather than just being defined by a label   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/susanna-howar...

Yoga is for everybody, but the dominant image is of a young, skinny, flexible girl. Donna Noble talks about creating a space of safety and inclusivity so that people can connect with their bodies and minds. The more restful and slow postures and practices are just as valid as the acrobatic, complex movements that are most commonly shared and seen.   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch....

A conversation with Skylar Liberty Rose about taking up space as older women and being visible. Learning to turn inwards to choose what we need and feel, rather than relying on the outer illusion of social media and other images that are presented to us. Perimenopause, body changes and how ageing doesn’t have to be associated with loss and shame. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com...

Did you know that many children are spending less time outdoors than prison inmates? Movement, play and fun are for everyone. Sedentary lifestyles are linked with obesity and chronic diseases and yet the solutions can be simple and fun.   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/darryl-edwards Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

Molly O’Brien describes the 3 disruptors of physiological birth. She aims to bring biomechanics (the study of human movement) back into birth. Improving the baby’s position and balancing the pelvis can help to lessen difficult births. Freedom of movement and autonomy.  For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/molly-obrien Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at heartt...

What if we took the focus away from self-care and self-development and instead created an approach to health that addresses groups and communities? People power can be vital for dealing with issues such as addiction, and mental health as well as learning and maintaining new habits such as meditation and running. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/community Get full access...

Françoise Freedman, social anthropologist and founder of Birthlight, shares her approach of simple practices that support women to feel more confident and at ease in pregnancy. Her work weaves together yoga foundations, and knowledge gained whilst living in community in the Upper Amazon For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/francoise-freedman Get full access to Heart to Art b...

Have you noticed how clearing your physical environment helps you to have a calmer state of mind? In this episode we talk about how trauma and stressful life events can result in a build-up of clutter. You can keep your possessions and space in order by creating simple systems and then maintaining them For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/helen-sanderson Get full access to H...

A short journaling practice to help you to reflect on a recent time and make space for something new in your life. For the full shownotes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/reflect Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

A tiny practice to help to cope when things aren’t going to plan. Instead of letting tension build up into discomfort and pain, experience release. Scan the body, clench and melt any areas of held tension and shake it away. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/clench-melt Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

Even in today’s world, talking about female sexuality and orgasms can still be a taboo. In this conversation, Mangala Holland talks about shame, boundaries and how sexual pleasure enables flow in all areas of life. For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/mangala-holland Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe

Seasonal Affective Disorder can make the winter a real struggle. Here are some simple and soothing tools to support your mind, body and emotions.   For the full show notes: https://www.avni-touch.com/podcast/sad Get full access to Heart to Art by Avni Trivedi at hearttoart.substack.com/subscribe