Best Somatic Primer Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyida: The Subtle Body in Tibetan Medicine; Part 2 Winds 20:39

2h ago20:39

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On today’s episode I once again had the pleasure to speak with Tibetan Doctor Nashalla Gwyn Nyida. Dr. Nashalla began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating in 2004. She is the director of the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing Clinic in Boulder, Colorado. This is my second in a series of interviews with Dr. Nashalla a…

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Acid Reflux Relief | Soothing Music Medicine for Heartburn & Digestive Healing 30:14

3d ago30:14

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🕊️ This is not background music. This is Medicine.Welcome to Music Medicine by Anca Uni—a sacred sound healing experience designed to recalibrate your nervous system, release emotional tension, and restore deep energetic harmony.🎧 This track is infused with powerful frequencies, intentional layering, and soul-coded healing to support you in moments…

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The Polyvagal Primer for Executives: How Top Leaders Regulate Energy & Presence 17:04

4d ago17:04

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Sleep Induction | Music Medicine 5:35

10d ago5:35

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🕊️ This is not background music. This is Medicine.Welcome to Music Medicine by Anca Uni—a sacred sound healing experience designed to recalibrate your nervous system, release emotional tension, and restore deep energetic harmony.🎧 This track is infused with powerful frequencies, intentional layering, and soul-coded healing to support you in moments…

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5-Minute Emotional Grounding | Music Medicine for Instant Calm, Safety & Nervous System Reset 5:21

14d ago5:21

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🕊️ This is not background music. This is Medicine. Welcome to Music Medicine by Anca Uni—a sacred sound healing experience designed to recalibrate your nervous system, release emotional tension, and restore deep energetic harmony.🎧 This track is infused with powerful frequencies, intentional layering, and soul-coded healing to support you in moment…

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Why You Crash at 3PM (And How Top Leaders Fix It Forever) 15:03

11d ago15:03

15:03

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Waking Up from Emotional Numbness: How to Feel Again & Reconnect with Life 5:41

17d ago5:41

5:41

🛑 Do you feel emotionally disconnected? You’re not broken—your brain has just gone into survival mode. Emotional numbness happens when your nervous system shuts down feelings to protect you from stress, trauma, or burnout. But the good news? You can heal.In this video, you’ll discover:✅ Why emotional numbness happens (The neuroscience behind it)✅ H…

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Feeling Stuck in Life? Transform from Average to AWESOME | 3 Steps to Epic Freedom & Purpose 10:40

20d ago10:40

10:40

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Like your life is stuck on repeat — predictable, average, and uninspiring?What if I told you that feeling stuck isn’t a problem… it’s a powerful portal into your greatest transformation?👉 In this powerful, soul-shifting video, I’ll show you how to ignite your potential, break out of autopilot, and turn your life from…

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Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyida: The Subtle Body in Tibetan Medicine; Part 1 The Winds 1:09:52

21d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

On today’s episode I once again had the pleasure to speak with Tibetan Doctor Nashalla Gwyn Nyida. Dr. Nashalla began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating in 2004. She is the director of the Nyinda Clinic of Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing Clinic in Boulder, Colorado. This is my second in a series of interviews with Dr. Nashalla a…

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A Reason To Stop Worrying: Watch This Whenever You're Anxious or Overthinking 9:03

24d ago9:03

9:03

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head? Watch this transformational video whenever you're stressed, overthinking, or feeling out of control. Trauma healing expert and healing innovator Anca walks you through powerful neuroscience-backed techniques, calming tools, and deep emotional resets to help you stop worrying and finally feel safe…

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Trapped in a Mental Huricane 10:19

28d ago10:19

10:19

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Why You Feel Broken Inside: The Inner Critic Trap 11:03

1M ago11:03

11:03

😫 Tired of the constant pressure, negative self-talk, and anxiety that just won’t quit?In this healing experience, award-winning trauma expert Anca reveals the 7 hidden ways your inner critic is sabotaging your life — and exactly how to break free using neuroscience, somatic healing, and self-love rituals.If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking: ❌ …

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How to Overcome Anxiety When Alone | Break Free from Loneliness & Rewire Your Subconscious 8:19

1M ago8:19

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🌊 Reclaim Your Inner Peace and PowerDo you get anxious the moment you’re alone? This anxiety isn’t just discomfort—it’s a subconscious pattern rooted in emotional abandonment and nervous system dysregulation. In this expert-level training, I’ll show you:✅ Why solitude triggers anxiety at a subconscious level✅ How trauma and attachment wounds create…

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Quick Healing Tip to Overcome Burnout 2:03

1M ago2:03

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You Don’t Have to Carry It All Alone: Healing the Trauma Behind Hyper-Independence 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Carrying the world alone? It’s not strength — it’s survival.Join award-winning trauma expert Anca Uni and learn how to heal the hidden wounds behind hyper-independence — and reclaim the ability to love, trust, and receive support again.---🌿 Start Your Journey:Free Call ➤ https://calendly.com/anca-uni/discove... Free Kit ➤ https://www.ancauni.com/an…

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Feeling Everything & Nothing? How to Heal Emotional Flooding | Nervous System Trauma Healing 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Drowning in overwhelming emotions? Then suddenly feeling numb?You're not broken — you're experiencing emotional flooding.Award-winning trauma expert Anca Uni guides you through the science, healing, and reconnection process to reclaim your emotional power.--- Your Journey:Free Call ➤ https://calendly.com/anca-uni/discove... Free Kit ➤ https://www.a…

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It’s Not in Your Head — It’s in Your Body: How Anxiety Lives in Your Nervous System | Nervous System 10:32

1M ago10:32

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Feeling stuck in anxiety, overthinking, and emotional chaos? It's not a mindset failure — it's a body memory.Award-winning trauma expert Anca Uni reveals how your nervous system holds onto fear — and how you can finally break free with neuroscience, somatic rewiring, mindfulness, and soul-based healing.---🌿 Start Your Journey:Free Call ➤ https://ca…

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You’re Not Lazy — You’re Burnt Out, Overwhelmed, and Carrying Too Much | Burnout Recovery 10:27

1M ago10:27

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Tired, unmotivated, and blaming yourself? You’re not lazy — you’re overloaded. Watch now to understand the neuroscience of burnout, the trauma behind overachieving, and how to reset your nervous system for peace, presence, and power.🌿 Start Your Journey:Free Call ➤ https://calendly.com/anca-uni/discove... Free Kit ➤ https://www.ancauni.com/anxiety-…

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Welcome to Soul Serenity Lumina | Trauma Healing That Works at the Root with Anca Uni 2:52

1M ago2:52

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Welcome to Soul Serenity Lumina — where trauma healing meets science, energy, and soul.I’m Anca Uni — multi-award-winning trauma expert, multidimensional healing innovator, and founder of this sacred space.If you’ve tried therapy, mindset work, or spiritual tools but still feel anxious, stuck, or unsafe in your own body… this channel is for you.Her…

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Penelope Easten: Integrated Movement 1:15:14

2M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Alexander Teacher Penelope Easten Penelope has been teaching the Alexander Technique since 1989. She also trained in Reiki, nutrition, and craniosacral therapy. Her book “Twelve Fundamentals of Integrated Movement” offers a theoretical framework of how integrated movement occurs. In this episode w…

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Brad Kearns: Born to Walk 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Brad Kearns is a New York Times bestselling author, former national champion and world-ranked professional triathlete. Brad is the host of the B Rad podcast and he has written twenty books on diet, health, peak performance, and ancestral living. His newest book Born to Walk, he coauthored with Mark Sisson. It’s an aggressive takedown of the running…

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Dr. Shin Lin: The Science of Qi 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin. Shin Lin, PhD, is a world-renowned expert on Tai Chi and a 12th generation heir of Chen Style Tai Chi designated by Grandmaster Chen Zheng-Lei of China’s Chen Family Village, where Tai Chi originated. He is a longtime chair of biophysics at Johns Hopkins and professor of biological sci…

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Mark Walsh: Embodiment Coaching 52:58

3M ago52:58

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Mark helps individuals and organizations improve their performance and well-being through the mind-body connection. He has trained in martial arts, mindfulness, and various somatic disciplines. Mark has also taught and consulted in over 50 countries, including working with the UN and humanitarian projects in war zones. Mark has written several best…

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Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda: The Subtle Body in Tibetan Medicine; The Channels 1:31:31

4M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Dr. Nashalla Gwyn Nyinda, Menpa TMD, MA Acu, LMT began the study of Tibetan Medicine in 1999 and treating with permission in 2004. With a foundation in multiple Asian healing systems she was encouraged by her root teacher, Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche to continue her Tibetan medical studies in India at the Chagpori Institute Clinic. Her publishe…

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Joseph Houseal: The Inner Sensibility of Movement 57:41

4M ago57:41

57:41

Joseph Houseal is founder and director of Core of Culture, a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding intangible world heritage with an emphasis on endangered dance and movement traditions in the healing, meditation, and martial arts. After a decades-long international career as a dancer, choreographer, and director, includin…

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Naomi Worth: The Body as a Vehicle to Enlightenment 1:13:24

5M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Naomi Worth is a scholar and practitioner of yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, and helped found the Contemplative Sciences Center. Naomi tells us about her time in Mysore studying Ashtanga yoga and her travels to Dharmsala to study with the Tibetan Buddhist community. She also shares her retreat experiences…

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C. P. Ong: Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 2 34:37

5M ago34:37

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C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended s…

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C. P. Ong: The Biomechanics of Taiji pt. 1 36:46

5M ago36:46

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C.P. Ong is a 20th-generation Chen Family Taijiquan lineage disciple of both Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He has also studied extensively with Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji studies in 1972 learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended s…

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Dr. Shin Lin: The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong 1:08:40

6M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin. Dr Lin is Professor Emeritus, Developmental & Cell Biology School of Biological Sciences. He is also a Chen Tai Chi linage holder and lifetime practitioner. In his Laboratory Dr LIn studies changes in physiological functions and bioenergy levels associated with the ancient mind-body pr…

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Don Hanlon Johnson: Pioneer of Somatic Education 1:03:09

7M ago1:03:09

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Don Hanlon Johnson is a professor at CIIS in San Francisco and the founder of the first graduate degree program in Somatics. He is the author of a body of literature on the intersections among bodily experience, the natural world, spirituality, social justice, and health. Don Hanlon Johnson began his training with Dr. Ida Rolf and joined Thomas Han…

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Wasentha Young: Tai Chi, Meditation Through Movement 1:04:17

7M ago1:04:17

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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 additi…

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Jean-Louis Rodrigue: The Alexander Technique "Back to the Body" 1:00:03

8M ago1:00:03

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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 broug…

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Yogi Sivadas: Himalayan yoga 54:47

8M ago54:47

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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 Holi…

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Alexandra Bellar: Somatics in Theater & Dance 1:04:07

9M ago1:04:07

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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 internatio…

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A Conversation with Ven. Robina Courtin 1:14:53

9M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

This Week's Episode of the Somatic Primer Podcast: Ven. Robina Courtin Ordained 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 Projec…

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Robert Chuckrow: Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments 1:07:20

10M ago1:07:20

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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/ …

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Sam F.S. Chin: I Lie Chuan/ Zhong Xin Dao, The Martial Art of Awareness 1:19:42

10M ago1:19:42

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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…

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Lama Losang: The Golden Eight-Petaled Lotus 1:10:07

11M ago1:10:07

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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: Wisd…

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Cyndi Lee: OM Yoga 1:05:32

11M ago1:05:32

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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 aut…

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Will Johnson: Breathing Through the Whole Body 1:24:03

12M ago1:24:03

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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 M…

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James Nestor: The Somatics of Breath 33:06

12M ago33:06

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James Nestor is an author and journalist His book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, was an international bestseller. James is currently hosting breathing workshops and he is working on a new book. To find out more about James please visit https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/ Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show. If you would l…

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Matteo Pistono: Breath How You Want To Feel 1:09:49

1y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this weeks episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Matteo Pistono. Matteo Pistono is a writer, meditation teacher, and conscious breathing guide. His new book is Breathe How You Want to Feel: Your Breathing Tool Kit for Better Health. Matteo has authored numerous books including Meditation: Coming To Know Your Mind, Fearless in Tibet and In …

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Tsering Dorje: Translating the Hatha & Vajrayana Yogic Texts 55:21

1y ago55:21

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In this weeks episode, I had a conversation with Tsering Dorje. Tsering studied Buddhism in both monastic and academic settings for the past twenty years. He translates ancient Hatha and Vajrayana texts. His focus is on the body-oriented yogas in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. Tsering has a Newsletter on substack where he posts his translations. Below…

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Mike Maher: The Somatics of Breathing 1:05:41

1y ago1:05:41

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In this week's episode, I had a conversation with my friend and breath coach Mike Maher. Mike is a breath work instructor, and researcher. Mike is the founder of YouTube’s Number One Breathwork channel –TAKE A DEEP BREATH, and the host of the Breathwork Podcast ,The Breathcast. Mike trains people online with his popular breath-work program Function…

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Michael Sheehy: Somatics & Embodiment in Tibetan Yoga 1:22:31

1y ago1:22:31

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In this weeks episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Michael Sheehy. Michael Sheehy is a meditation researcher and scholar of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a Research Assistant Professor and Director of Research at the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. Michael studied extensively in Asia, including three years training in a …

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Willa Blythe Baker: The Wakeful Body, Somatic Mindfulness 1:06:33

1y ago1:06:33

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Willa Baker has a doctorate from Harvard University. She is the Founder and director of The Natural Dharma Fellowship in Boston, MA, and its retreat center in the mountains of, NH. She is a dharma teacher and lineage holder in the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu lineage . Willa lived as a monastic for twelve years and has also completed two three-year retre…

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Drew Leder: The Healing Body 1:14:00

1+ y ago1:14:00

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Drew Leder a professor of Western and Eastern Philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Leder's work focuses on the embodied experience. He asks us to reconsider the Cartesian mind-body dualism that underlies much of contemporary Western medicine, and proposes a more holistic, yet rigorous, alternative. He has written several books on these top…

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Joseph Alter: The Embodiment of Somatics & Yoga 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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In this weeks episode, I speak with Joseph Alter. Joseph S. Alter is the Director of the Asian Studies Center and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also the editor of The Journal of Asian Studies (2021 – 2025). His research is on environmental health, the globalization of Asian medical knowledge and the cultural histo…

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Veronica Rottman: Somatic Experiencing 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

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My guest today, is Veronica Rottman. Veronica has a somatics and dance background. She studied Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine as well as Somatic Attachment Therapy. Her passion is in Birth Work where she teaches a speciality Yoga for the pelvic floor, + prenatal/postnatal yoga) Listeners can find about more about her and her work at Waking …

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Stuart Olson: The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic 1:18:32

1+ y ago1:18:32

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Welcome to season 3 of the Somatic Primer Podcast. In this week's episode, I speak with Stuart Olson. Stuart is the founder, of Sanctuary of Tao. he is an author and translator of over thirty works on Taoist Philosophy, Taijiquan, Qigong, and Taoist internal practices. We discuss his translation of the Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist G…

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