An interview with Alison Taylor, Gestalt Psychotherapist and Alexander Technique teacher While the world gets increasingly stressed out, those of us who are lucky enough to have found a good therapist, and are well resourced enough to continue working with them, count our blessings. This blessed relationship sometimes makes the difference between things falling apart … Read more
Last week I led a short, live embodiment practice for Global Somatic Movement Day, an online event hosted by the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. The image above links to my offering, but you can also view the whole playlist from this special day here). My offering explored just one cranial nerve (CN5, … Read more
Sensorimotor practice for emotional integration I often use the phrase “get out of your head and into your body” to reach people who long for a more embodied, felt experience of their lives, undisturbed by overthinking. Sometimes you long for a life with less physical pain and more pleasure. Sometimes you want a life with … Read more
Why your body wants you to stop trying to be a better person Words of Wisdom from a Somanaut I think desperation is undervalued. It’s what happens when your body’s response to something becomes uncontrollable. Welcome it, and thank yourself for being healthy enough, human enough, to experience emotion. It’s an incredible opportunity to stop … Read more
Dear Friends, Does this ever happen to you: You sit down to meditate. Within 30 seconds you receive messages of distress and discomfort from your body-brain. Something else is needed, and this isn’t it… What can you do when the practices you rely on don’t produce the calming effect you so desperately need? I’ll answer … Read more
When the world is on fire, it’s hard to believe that one act of kindness matters.
Especially kindness towards yourself.
In fact, studies show that we grossly underestimate the positive effects of small acts of kindness, stopping us from doing what our heart asks us to do. Negativity bias really throws us for a loop.
This video explores the correlation between ease of movement and fluidity of attention. Both fixed and fluid attention are fundamental awareness skills necessary for cultivating states of flow and joy. If you suffer from social anxiety, these embodiment skills can really help.
Isolation can be double deadly for small business owners, who make up a shocking 99.9% of the economy here in the USA. Furthermore, 8 out of 10 small businesses have only one employee. You. Here’s how you can break the isolation without breaking the bank.
Alexander Technique wisdom for your nervous system Do you feel conflicted about what to say or do in the presence of suffering? It’s impossible to know what will or won’t exacerbate the pain. This is true when witnessing other people’s struggles, but also in witnessing our own. Witnessing what’s going on without judgement takes emotional … Read more
How acceptance leads to resilience I’m not well today. I’m not one to say “look on the bright side” without being sarcastic. However, I’m noticing this latest bout of COVID has given me a chance to express one of my core values: embodiment starts with self-acceptance. Relying on friends and loved ones for help, rescheduling … Read more