Unlock the mysteries of the Enneagram with Beatrice Chestnut, Ph.D. - one of the most authoritative voices and thought leaders in the modern Enneagram movement. Discover how the Enneagram's ancient wisdom can serve as a transformative map for understanding your own unconscious patterns and behaviors as she guides us through this fascinating tool for self-awareness and personal growth. We discuss the structure of the nine-pointed Enneagram and its relationship to sacred geometry, and the three centers of intelligence - head, heart and body. Discover why balancing these centers is crucial for achieving personal growth and how identifying your own type can be more complex than just taking a test. Beatrice shares an insightful overview of the nine personality types which comprise a psycho-spiritual map of evolution along with their traits, characteristics and relational dynamics. We also introduce the intriguing concept of the vertical path, a personal development journey within each type from lower to higher levels of consciousness, and explore how cultural influences can shape and sometimes complicate this journey. Join us as we trace the Enneagram's global journey from its ancient roots to the pioneering work of figures like George Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo and Claudio Naranjo. Explore the relevance of the 27 subtypes, each offering unique pathways for personal growth. Together, we discuss how the Enneagram can powerfully influence our self-understanding and personal evolution, and it's potential to raise global consciousness and contribute to a more connected, self-aware global community.

One of the most authoritative voices and thought leaders in the modern Enneagram movement, Beatrice Chestnut, Ph.D., has been studying and working with the enneagram for 27 years. A licensed psychotherapist, author, coach, and business consultant, she has a Phd in communication and an MA in clinical psychology. Author of two books, The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Awareness, and The 9 Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st-Century Workplace, Beatrice views the Enneagram as an important vehicle for the larger, all-important goal of raising global consciousness so we can, collectively, create a more positive, sustainable, and self-aware world community.

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Can a gentle movement practice reshape your life? Meet Nick Strauss-Klein, a Guild-certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Feldenkrais Project, who shares his journey from a concert pianist sidelined by a repetitive strain injury to a passionate advocate and teacher of the Feldenkrais Method. Discover how his experience sparked a profound interest in the intricate relationship between physics, cognition and human learning. We get to the heart of Moshé Feldenkrais' groundbreaking work in somatics, exploring how his own quest for healing led to the development of this unique practice of "practical neuroplasticity". Through gentle, non-violent self-exploration and an emphasis on making subtle distinctions in movement, the Feldenkrais Method fosters a deep awareness of the body and mind. Nick highlights the central role of the nervous system and the brain when explaining how a Feldenkrais lesson is able to facilitate changes by emphasizing curiosity and ease when learning. We discuss the benefits, such as improved physical mobility, enhanced thinking and emotional regulation. Our discussion also highlights how investigating our physical alignment can lead to greater self-awareness. We consider if there is a spiritual dimension to the Feldenkrais method, exploring its potential to enhance creative expression. Nick shares what challenges are posed by modern sedentary lifestyles and discusses how the method can address these issues. We also consider how posture may be passed down through ancestry not only by genetic inheritance (nature) but also via mirror neurons (nurture). As we look to the future of the Feldenkrais Method, Nick introduces the Feldenkrais Project, his pioneering initiative designed to broaden accessibility and engagement worldwide. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of the Feldenkrais Method, offering insights for anyone seeking to understand this seminal approach to somatic therapy.

The Feldenkrais Project, a crowd-funded labor of love offering Feldenkrais study at no charge to thousands of monthly listeners all around the world. With over 25 years of experience, Nick currently teaches the Feldenkrais Method full-time to students pursuing all types of improvement, from chronic pain relief to enhancing athletic or creative performance. Since 2009 he has been the director of Twin Cities Feldenkrais based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

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Experience the "contact points" meditation with Dr. Liz Stanley, a practical guided exercise that integrates seamlessly into your daily routine and can transform your stress resilience and self-regulation. Liz Stanley, PhD, is the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®), speaker and award-winning author of Widen the Window and Paths to Peace. As a U.S. Army veteran, she holds degrees from Yale, Harvard and MIT. She’s also a certified practitioner of Somatic Experiencing, a body-based trauma therapy. Liz shares how MMFT combines the warrior traditions, mindfulness and somatic therapy to aid in self-regulation and building resilience. Through her guidance you'll experience this foundational practice directly, a technique designed to help the nervous system find its equilibrium, perfect for those wanting to strengthen their somatic container and reinforce their embodiment.

Liz introduces the science behind MMFT, highlighting its ability to expand our window of tolerance to stress by nurturing attentional control and fostering a sense of safety. She illustrates how participants can re-regulate their nervous systems and turn on recovery modes, even during the busiest of days! Whether you've got five minutes or just a quick 30-second pause, Liz demonstrates how this practice can seamlessly integrate into daily routines, offering a sanctuary of safety and wellbeing.

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