The Embodiment Coaching Podcast

Therapist and author Vincent joins me from Singapore to discuss dance, Laban, practise, Asian arts and learning, flow, culinary arts, spaciousness, timing, medical framework, learning, cultural enrichment, and noodles! A dense fun one. danspire.com

Wheel of Consent Founder Betty joins me to discuss the body and spirituality, spooning, intimacy skills, intimacy, why we don't ask for what we want, vulnerability, "negotiation", who it's for, the quadrants, the practise, and more. An important one. BettyMartin.org

Yoga and anatomy teacher Leslie joins me to discuss yoga philosophy, fitness, The Olympics, Bodywork, Desikachar, yoga clinics, Yoga Alliance, cancel culture, "self made soul", Indian nationalism, agency and of course the conference! A pleasantly cantankerous one. Yogaanatomy.net

Author of Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness David joins me to talk best practice, trauma symptoms, shame, self-regulation, windows of tolerance, trauma focus, polarisation, concept-creep, weaponised trauma, "conflict is not abuse", social justice and more. Super important stuff, especially if you teach meditation. Davidtreleaven.com

Diana Winston, Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA Semel Institute's Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) joins Allison Lindsay to discuss mindfulness, mosquitos, natural awareness, being a nun in Burma, neuroscience of mindfulness, the importance of the embodied experience in meditation, compassion and Covid, and keeping our practice fresh and relevant throughout our lives. An in-depth...

Breathworker and consciousness teacher Jessica joins me to discuss her calling, types of breathwork, Integrative Breathwork, thorough training, embodiment and spirituality, the history of breath, devotion, emptiness, ethics, redemption, and "spiritual abuse". A profound one.  https://www.inspirationcommunity.org

Parenting coach Leslie, co-dependency, motherhood, taking responsibility for your kids disembodiment, liberal parenting, the Safe Seat, how we're triggered by kids and what to do about it, healthy separation, gender differences, self aggression, conscious parenting, "being the adult", Already Free, and more. A fun sparring session. http://purejoyparenting.com/

Author, educator and green activist William joins me to chat intuition, gateways of love and beauty, "marrow" vs. new age transcendence, aggression, soothing, what is "spiritual", stress and leadership, spiritual leadership, the "wonder and energy of life", the "bloke down the pub", deepening connection, health, "pain-free" flexibility, Taoism, tai chi, outside vs. inside, illness, endorphins, sel...

Creator of biodynamic breathwork and trauma release system Giten joins me to discuss Osho, Emilie Conrad, breathwork in 2020, "completing" trauma responses, online trauma work, safety, how you know a trauma therapy works, trauma "release", western vs. eastern, creating a system, the age of integration, cultural differences, chi kung and more. A lively one. https://www.biodynamicbreath.com

Dancer, coach and healer Michelle rejoins me to talk the commence, Montana, the politics of somatics, playing to strengths, forgiveness, growth, vision, gangstas, competition, the law of polarity, the "good will economy", hidden costs and benefits, sex, and "embodiment university". A fun, rambling one. Www.michelleboule.com

An update about The Embodiment Conference, with founder Mark Walsh https://theembodimentconference.org/

For a special 300th episode my wife Daria interviews me with your questions. Very casual and a few secrets revealed!

Yoga facilitator Divya joins me to talk journalism, her yoga journey, cultural factors, what is yoga today, mindfulness, niching vs. generalisation, Indian vs. consumer mindset, trauma and difficulty, predicting the post-COVID yoga future, global vs. local, diversity issues, representation, belonging, and deep listening. This may be a challenging one for some of our listeners. https://yogawithdivy...

Senior contact improv dance teacher Nita joins me to talk about meeting Steve Paxton, how contact got born, what contact improv is, listening, the physicality of attention, how the mind is embodied, Nancy Stark Smith, enquiry, Touch and Play, eroticism and dance, the "articulation of presence", "body-mind" and holism, response-ability, the politics of connection, the ISSC, the "speed of attention"...

Capoeira teacher Pedro joins me to discuss life in Brazil, the "conversation of movement", play, the culture of the art, the "street" history, the African roots, competition, the group tribal quality, slavery, ethnicity, belonging, social division, arguments, and how Capoeira is developing. An important yet relaxed "roda". http://www.senzala.co.uk/

Dr. Gemma Beckley, Clinical Psychologist and Independent Transcendental Meditation teacher, joins Allison Lindsay to discuss learning TM as a child, releasing stress from the body, addiction, trauma, occupational stress, changing our relationship with our thoughts, brain waves, and the interplay between ancient vedic psychology and modern psychology, A wide-ranging discussion on the science and pr...

Intimacy activist Wilrieke joins me to discuss being an outsider, open relationships, cuddles, safe sex, kink, play parties, spanking, trauma, domination, intimacy, TED talks and mixing Tantra and kink. A juicy sometimes combative one! https://www.wilriekesophia.com

Founder of relational trauma therapy Merete joins me to talk psycho-motor tools, what hyper vs. hypo states are, nerves vs. muscles, how to find less active parts, Reich, "life energy", Porges, research, bodywork and trauma history, gender differences in trauma, the spectrum of trauma, trauma and politics, trauma centrality, "dosing", authority and submissiveness, and COVID trauma responses. An in...

Dancer, choreographer, coach and healer Michelle joins me to discuss injuries, BodyTalk, bio-geometry, tapping, coaching vs healing, Bruce Lipton, subconscious resistance, "loyalty", clients we like, high paid work and what's made possible. A pleasant disagreement and fun conversation. https://www.michelleboule.com

Erotic sex educator and leadership coach to talk kink and conscious BDSM. We talk shadow as honest parts of themselves, extremes, what's normal, playing with fire, the "hunt for the vivid", problems with the modern scene, reclaiming trauma patterns, healing vs fun, sweaty Russians, communication and reclaiming conventionality. A delightfully cheeky one! https://www.elemental-eros.com/ https://www....

Meditation teacher Sharon joins me to discuss India vs. apps, metta, "sending metta", mindfulness, papancha, retreats vs. life, community, embodied transmission, action in the world, anger, activism, grief and dignity. A real elder I felt lucky to interview. https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/

Money "mindset" teachers Jo and Karen, discuss me to talk debt, responsibility, money mindsets, assets vs. liabilities, top money problems, trauma, worry, skillets, and uncovering mindsets. A super practical one. http://www.the4moneymindsets.com/

Co-founder of Authentic Relating joins me from Boulder to talk about the integral world, working with Ken Wilber, authenticity, knob heads, types of listening, full body listening, honesty, responsibility, consent, emotions, rudeness, "boxes", and embodiment. A fun set of arguments. https://authenticrelating.co/book/

Palestinian American breath worker Rabia joins me to discuss peace, pranayama, state changing, the purposes of breathwork, dictionary definitions, COVID, breath and spirit, breath niches, teaching online, breath and personality, cultural and linguistic patterns. An inspiring chat. http://worldbreathingroom.com https://www.omnibreath.com/speaker

Trauma informed yoga teacher Aneta joins me to discuss coming from Poland, the inner and service paths, crisis centres, trauma informed yoga, tips for yoga teachers, agency, self regulation, trust, choice, "listen to your body", how common trauma is, women and yoga, practical trauma skills, and focusing. A relaxed yet deep and useful one. Anetai.co.uk