Islands of Coherence

Islands of Coherence

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Islands of Coherence episodes

  • Exploring Continuum and the Deep Heart with Susan Harper

    Joining us on the show this week is the visionary Susan Harper! Continuum teacher, heart-soul-counselor, creative instigator, and inspired teacher of perceptual and movement inquiry; Susan has an incredibly rich and thorough series of offerings that she's brought to thousands of people across the globe since 1975. In this episode we explore Continuum, a unique movement practice that invites us to connect with our fluid body to connect with our deeper oceanic creativity. From there we survey the anatomy of shame, the reciprocal nature of perception, and the importance of connecting to awe. 


    Susan offers online workshops which can be found over at continuummontage.com

    Show Topics:
    - What is Continuum
    - What is the Fluid Body and How Can we Connect to it?
    - Developing Continuum
    - The Problems With Overidentifying with our Thinking Mind
    - The Anatomy of Shame and Embarrassment
    - The Role of Sensuousness and Feeling
    - Haptic Perception
    - How Can We Stay Balanced With the Pain of the World?
    - Connecting to Awe
    - Trusting the Deep Heart


    1 hr 2 min
  • Rest, Reflection, and the Discovery of the Luminous Self with Tracee Stanley

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    This weeks episode is with yoga teacher, author, and founder of Empowered Life Circle, Tracee Stanley. On the cusp of releasing the forthcoming book, 'The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are' she joins the show to discuss internal yoga practice, self-inquiry, and Yoga Nidra.

    To stay in touch with Tracee's offerings, head over to traceestanley.com to check her extensive catalog of teachings, courses, podcasts, and online community, Empower Life Circle.

    You can order 'The Luminous Self' wherever you purchase your books. If you happen to be seeing this before it's release on October 10th you can head over to Shambhala.com and preorder a copy using the code LUM30 to receive 30% off!

    SHOW TOPICS:
    - Discovering Who You Really Are
    - Distinguishing Between Internal and External Yoga
    - Reflection and Contemplation
    - Recognizing Extractive Spirituality
    - Touching into Pain Without Overwhelm
    - Community and Support on the Spiritual Path
    - There Are No Safe Spaces, Only Sacred Spaces
    - The Role of Discomfort and Fiery Emotions
    - Yoga Nidra
    - Yoga Nidra and Relationships


    1 hr 5 min
  • Connecting to the Guru Principle with Raghu Markus

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    This weeks episode is with the executive director of the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, host of the Mindrolling podcast, and co-founder of the Be Here Now Podcast Network, Raghu Markus! In this conversation, we explore everything there is to know about connecting with a legitimate guru - in other words, a spiritually awakened teacher.

    If you want to stay connected with Raghu's work, head on over to Ramdass.org to stay up to date on upcoming courses and teachings. You can also check out his podcast, Mindrolling with Raghu Markus wherever you tune into podcasts.

    Show Topics
    - Raghu's Story of Meeting Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba
    - The Importance of Surrender and Grace
    - The Internal Guru
    - Cultivating the Karmic Propensity to Meet a Guru
    - The Role of Service and Compassion
    - Navigating Self Judgement
    - Moving Beyond Religiosity into Direct Experience
    - Psychedelics
    - Neem Karoli Baba's Core Lesson

    59 min
  • Functional Breathing and the Restoration of Prana with Robin Rothenberg

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    Joining us on the show this week is internationally respected yoga therapist and author, Robin Rothenberg. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the ancient Yogic practice of Pranayama and the most up to date scientific research on respiratory physiology - all while drawing some powerful and important parallels between the two. With this knowledge, she then teaches us how we can utilize the breath to cultivate greater energy, clarity, and spiritual insights. 

    SHOW TOPICS
    - Pranayama is Synonymous with Breath Retention
    - Why Deep Breathing is a Problem
    - Breath's Impact on Internal Chemistry
    - Breathing Less, Breathing Lighter
    - How to Retrain Breathing Patterns
    - Elements of Functional Breathing
    - The Importance of Nasal Breathing
    - Breath As A Support For Meditation
    - Diaphragmatic Breathing
    - Core Breathing Guided Practice
    - The Bandhas and the Breath
    - The Energetic Bank Account and Digestion

    If this episode inspires you, consider checking out Robin's landmark book, 'Restoring Prana' or even sign up for her upcoming certification course starting October 29th at 

    www.essentialyogatherapy.com

    1 hr 28 min
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Path of Herbalism with Brandon Gilbert

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    This weeks episode is with Brandon Gilbert, founder of the online medicinal herb and mushroom storefront, Hyperion Herbs! In this episode we explore the ancient world of herbalism and how to integrate plants into your spiritual and wellness journeys. 

    SHOW TOPICS
    - Founding a Wildly Successful Herbal Business
    - How to Form a Relationship with Herbs
    - Integrating Herbs into your Life
    - The Willingness to Forge your Own Path
    - Navigating the Herbal Supplement Marketplace
    - What Makes Herbs Effective?
    - Sensitivity and Stimulation
    - Embracing Boredom
    - Medicinal Mushrooms
    - Neurofeedback Techniques

    LINKS
    hyperionherbs.com


    1 hr 6 min
  • Music, Meditation, and the Desire to Grow with Michael Rempel

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    Joining us on the show this week is one of the co-founding members of the widely popular electronic jam band, Lotus! Michael Rempel is a musician and mindfulness meditation coach. In this conversation, we riff on his 20+ years of touring the United States and his recently found commitment to the Unified Mindfulness system started by Shinzen Young. 

    Michael was also the one to create the new theme music and is available for commission work! If you have a project that you could use some expertly crafted music on, don't hesitate to reach out to him via his website (link down below).

    SHOW TOPICS

    - Exploring Spirituality while being a Nationally Touring Artist
    - The Potentials and Pitfalls of the American Music Festival Scene
    - Making the Most Out of our Time at Festivals
    - What Is Mindfulness as per the Unified Mindfulness System?
    - Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity
    - Reactivity and Responsiveness
    - Fundamental Wellness and Suffering
    - Cultivating a Kind Heart
    - See, Hear, Feel Guided Practice
    - Creating Discipline


    LINKS

    michaelrempel.com

    1 hr 31 min
  • The Path of Ecodharma with David Loy

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    Joining us on the show this week is scholar, author, and Zen teacher, David Loy. In this important conversation, we talk about the path of Ecodharma, a modern approach to Buddhism which utilizes the interlocking environmental crises we're facing as an avenue to deepen our spiritual practice through service and engagement. 

    SHOW TOPICS
    - It's More Than Just Climate Change
    - How Dualistic Perception Fuels Environmental Crisis 
    - Evolution of The Illusion of Separation
    - Learning How To Hold Our Grief
    - What is a Bodhisattva?
    - Being Service Oriented
    - The Institutionalization of Greed, Aversion, and Ignorance
    - Is It Enough to Just Work on Ourselves?
    - The Importance of Community
    - Is There Any Hope?
    - How Do We Cultivate Bodhicitta?

    LINKS
    davidloy.org


    1 hr 3 min
  • Posture, Perception, and Presence with Mary Bond

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    Structural Integrationist, Author, and Movement Enthusiast, Mary Bond, joins the show to help us explore her newest book and embodiment program, The Body Mandala. TBM is a comprehensive set of practices which help the practitioner develop stronger relationships between how they hold their body, where they place their attention, and the quality of their presence.

    SHOW TOPICS
    - Origin of the Body Mandala
    - What is a Mandala?
    - The Four Gates of the Mandala
    - Connecting to Ground
    - Connecting to Space
    - Chronic Pain
    - Intereoception and Intuition
    - Guided Practice
    - Tensegrity
    - Sagittal Plane Living
    - Panoramic Awareness
    - Peripersonal Space

    LINKS
    healyourposture.com

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Healing Properties of a Therapeutic Relationship with Walt Fritz, PT.

    This weeks conversation is with physical turned manual therapist, Walt Fritz. Having been in practice since 1985, Walt has gone on to create an effective and novel approach to manual therapy which seeks to incorporate clients into a process of shared decision making for their treatment plan. In this dialogue, we explore the healing properties of a therapeutic relationship and the effect our stories have on our experience of pain. 


    Show Topics
    - Following Evidence Based Practice
    - The Power of Placebo and Nocebo
    - How the Therapeutic Relationship Creates Change
    - Shared Decision Making in a Therapeutic Setting
    - Is Pain Neurological or Structural?
    - Touch and Emotions
    - Why Being an 'Expert' Might Not Be Ideal
    - The Benefits of Not Knowing in a Therapeutic Setting

    waltfritz.com

    1 hr 5 min
  • Becoming Your Own Therapist with Venerable Robina Courtin

    We're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off this next chapter of 21CV is the Venerable Robina Courtin. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun for the past 45+ years, Robina has gone on to spread the teachings to thousands of students across the globe. Most renowned for her work in bringing spiritual practice to inmates serving life sentences through her foundation, The Prison Liberation Project; Robina has worked tirelessly to be of service to those who are willing to receive it. In this conversation, we talk about her perennial message of learning how to become your own therapist and genuinely being able to change your mind through Buddhist practice. 


    SHOW TOPICS

    - Our Role in Creating Suffering

    - Navigating Anger
    - The Buddhist View of Trauma
    - The Role of Meditation in Changing your Mind
    - The Three Poisons
    - Desire and Attachment
    - Emptiness and Compassion
    - Karma


    LINKS/SUPPORT
    If you resonate with this conversation, consider following her on social media or checking out the amazing documentary on her life, 'Chasing Buddha' which is free on YouTube. 
    robinacourtin.com

    If you want to support this show, consider leaving a donation on YouTube, subscribing on Patreon or simply liking/subscribing to the relevant channels and pages to keep up to date on new episodes!
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    ***Big thanks to Michael Rempel for creating the wonderful new intro music. If you want to commission a piece for your project, I highly recommend it. Check his website out for more awesome music and his contact link! http://michaelrempel.com/ ***

    1 hr 7 min

About Islands of Coherence

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Islands of Coherence is a podcast for people who refuse to go numb.

The world is in freefall - politically, ecologically, spiritually - and most of us can feel it. But Nobel Prize-winning…