Life that said Yes

In the 22nd and final episode of Life That Said Yes Conversations, I am honoured to be joined by my teacher Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, a movement artist, life-time explorer, and creator of Body-Mind-Centering. We explore how to meet ourselves in the present moment, the practice of embryological breathing, yielding through change and suffering, the importance of touching another without interrupting their awareness, and the joy of staying curious and learning late in life. I hope you enjoy this one! Much love, Ivan

In the 21st episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations Ivan is joined by Susan Aposhyan.

In the 20th episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations, Ivan is joined by Patty Townsend, a yoga teacher and the creator of Embody Yoga. Patty opens up about her incredible journey, from teaching Transcendental Meditation to meeting Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen which has made a profound impact on her.

In this episode, we explore:

- Why hierarchy is "the poison of embodiment" and how to practice a non-hierarchical yoga.

- The profound shift from being goal-oriented to becoming a "teacher of process."

- How to keep a practice fresh by embracing curiosity and cellular intelligence.

- The power of vibration and sound in guiding somatic work.

- Patty's deeply personal perspective on facing illness and finding a place of nurturance beyond the fear of death.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of yoga, somatics, and the wisdom of a life lived in deep inquiry. Tune in now!

In the 19th episode of Life that Said Yes Conversations, Ivan is joined by somatic educator and author Abigail Rose Clarke. We move beyond the buzzword of "nervous system regulation" to explore what it truly means to come home to our bodies. Abigail offers a powerful critique of how capitalist narratives of control and calm productivity have co-opted healing spaces, and instead invites us into a practice of awe and curiosity.

Discover her GROW/L framework, a tangible method for grounding, relating, and widening our perspective - all rooted in love. We also discuss the vital importance of honoring teachers and lineage (her "somatic mom" Patty Townsend and "grandmother" Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen) and how tools like tarot and storytelling can re-enchant our embodied experience.

https://www.abigailroseclarke.com/

In the 18th episode of LIFE THAT SAID YES conversations, Ivan is joined by Satu Palokangas for an exploration of how somatic practice serves as a vessel for supporting profound change. They delve into creating shared learning fields where discovery happens in the moment, the principle of "support preceding movement," and the vital repatterning of our relationship to knowledge itself. The conversation also ventures into decolonizing somatic language, the essence of eco-somatic practice as a prayer for reconnection, and the radical act of orienting toward collective well-being and health.Satu Palokangas is a Body-Mind Centering® Teacher and Practitioner, an Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, an ISMETA registered somatic movement therapist and educator and the current Board President of Body-Mind Centering® Association. Originating from Finland, Satu teaches Body-Mind Centering®, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and ecosomatic and critical somatic practices in various settings and holds a private practice in somatic and craniosacral therapy. www.satupalokangas.com, www.criticalsomatics.org

In this guided somatization, we explore the profound connection between our breath, our body, and the space around us. This practice is a journey inward, beginning with grounding and setting an intention.We will bring mindful awareness to the cycle of breath - feeling the inhale as we receive oxygen-rich air from the outer world into the "inner universe" of our bodies, and the exhale as an offering back. You will be guided to feel the breath on a cellular level, noticing how it nourishes every part of you and creates space within.This session is an invitation to witness the automatic, life-sustaining process of breathing, to find balance between groundedness and spaciousness, and to connect with the silent rhythm that links us to the wider ecosystem.

This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on June 22nd, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics:- healing & wholeness - embryological journey - undifferentiated cells - stem cells - what is health? - finding layers of support- acceptance & hope- Source vibration (the Spark) & quantum perceptionYou can watch the recording here:https://youtu.be/OBNvVZpumyQA big thank you to all the participants.What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us. LIVING BODY is an ongoing online series of somatic explorations and studying. It takes place every Sunday at 6PM CET through Zoom. If you want to participate live contact me at [email protected] for all the details.

This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on May 11th, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics:- waters of the world and internal waters- fluids of the body - support of the Earth - amniotic fluid - embryonic breathing - digestive tract and embryonic nutrition - inner and outer fluid space- membrane supportYou can watch the recording here:https://youtu.be/YHcqjEe9OSIA big thank you to all the participants.

This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on May 4th, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics:- spirals of the bones - embryological spiral of humerus and femur - bone marrow - front and back body - connection of bones and glands - cellular breathing - mitochondria - the cosmic jokeYou can watch the recording here:https://youtu.be/n5AaXKJIkYoA big thank you to all the participants.What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us. LIVING BODY is an ongoing online series of somatic explorations and studying. It takes place every Sunday at 6PM CET through Zoom. If you want to participate live contact me at [email protected] for all the details.

This is a somatization from the Living Body Online Series which took place on April 13th, 2025. This somatization was a part of a live Zoom class, where we discussed the following topics: - sternum, manubrium, xiphoid process as the tail in the front - organs and bones of the thoracic cavity - countermovement of the lungs and the heart (ball and socket joint) - lungs embracing the heart - connection of heart and arms - thymus - cherishing and protecting the jewel of the heart - the essence of Life inside us - Dragon and Warrior archetype - personal practice and integration into everyday life - the healing power of the group - support we receive from many levels of existenceYou can watch the recording here:https://youtu.be/jQ_zyflyICIA big thank you to all the participants.What is a somatization? Somatization is form of guided meditation through which we direct our consciousness into our living body-mind and the myriad of processes that exist inside of us. LIVING BODY is an ongoing online series of somatic explorations and studying. It takes place every Sunday at 6PM CET through Zoom. If you want to participate live contact me at [email protected] for all the details.