The Posture Dojo with Sam Miller

Healing Through Somatic Yoga with Megan MacCarthy


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In this episode, Sam speaks with Megan MacCarthy, a somatic healer and yoga teacher from 'Embody with MM.' Megan discusses her blend of somatic movement and yoga, particularly focusing on breathing and the multi-dimensional approach to healing chronic pain and trauma. She explains the concept of 'soma' and the role of interoception in healing. Megan also elaborates on techniques like pandiculation for resetting muscles at the nervous system level and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing that includes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Learn practical methods for integrating these healing practices into daily life and discover how visualization and interoceptive awareness can aid in overcoming chronic conditions.


Key Points: 

  • Introduction
    • Understanding Somatic Movement and Yoga
      • The Role of Breath in Somatic Healing
        • Exploring Soma and Interoception
          • Personal Healing Experiences
            • Somatic Yoga for Chronic Pain and Trauma
              • The Power of Pandiculation
                • Holistic Healing Approaches
                  • Connecting with Megan McCarthy
                    • Others

                    • About the Guest:

                      Megan McCarthy is an esteemed somatic healer and certified yoga therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapy. She is the founder of Embody with MM, where she integrates somatic movement, yoga philosophy, and other modalities such as Healing Touch and Ayurvedic Marma Therapy to address chronic pain and trauma. Her approach emphasizes working with the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing, advocating for the importance of respiration in somatic practices. Megan spent a decade running a yoga studio, conducting somatic yoga classes that cater to individuals who may not find traditional yoga accessible. She also dedicates her time to training yoga teachers to incorporate somatic techniques into their practice. Currently, Megan and her husband run a bespoke retreat center in West Cork, Ireland, providing personalized retreats and yoga therapy training in a serene setting.


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