Peaceful Embodiment Podcast

In this episode Chandrika and Satyam share some of their personal and professional experiences with cancer and the way in which life threatening illness can place strain on relationships.

TW: home invasion and sexual assault. A conversation about turning pain into purpose, and envisioning better systems for survivors and perpetrators, with Pip Brennan.

In this episode, Jean and Chandrika dive into the intersection of pregnancy, birth, parenting and peaceful embodiment.

In this episode, Chandrika talks with non-diet dietitian Natalie Scott from Be Mindful Nutrition about how we might find acceptance and peace with our bodies throughout our lives, despite the narrow view of acceptable bodies according to the dominant diet culture.

Jean and Chandrika discuss patterns that lead us away from our Peaceful Embodiment, including people-pleasing, seeking external approval, and giving away our time, energy and resource on aspects of life that are not aligned with our own needs and values. The power of setting and sustaining healthy boundaries, including carving out time for personal practice is highlighted.

The inevitably of our physical mortality is always present, yet for most people, it is easily shelved, ignored, and left out of our contemplation, as the pressing concerns of living take centre stage. When we face the loss of a loved one, or when we have a health issue that is potentially life-limiting, then we necessarily take stock of our understanding of death and dying processes. In this episode, Chandrika talks to Satyam Brown, palliative care social worker and counsellor, about his work and how we might facilitate peaceful embodiment right up to the end of life.

Life inevitably has pain and sorrow. For some, persistent pain creates a deep biographical disruption to our understanding of self and changes how we live and experience the world. In this episode, Jean talks to Rob Schutze PhD about his research, pain, yoga, and the inevitability of suffering (dukha).

In this episode, Jean and Chandrika explore the largely patriarchal context of yoga’s origins and share their experiences as women navigating their own spiritual practice. Included is the discussion of #metoo in the yoga world, feminism, hormonal changes and rhythms of the life cycle, motherhood, menopause, and a critique of the problematic nature of yogic philosophy for women.

Lets talk about our practices and our journey, and discuss who gets to be peacefully embodied.

Understanding of peaceful embodiment from our own personal experiences.