This episode explores some of the main contributing people, frameworks and lineages of practice that inform my own work as a somatic practitioner. Namely: Taoism, Buddhism and Blackfoot wisdom, whose principles are woven throughout more modern/ scientific frameworks such as: Hakomi, person-centered psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic parts work, inner relationship focusing and more.
This episode felt important for 2 reasons:
To continue giving ya’ll a deeper inside look at what “somatics,” in the way that I practice, really means. Learning how somatics has evolved over the years, and about some of the original underlying principles that inform this work, feels like a necessary piece to understanding what it is we’re really after when we commit to healing work that is grounded in the body.
All too often the indigenous ideals at roots of modern day psychology, embodied practice, philosophy and spirituality are erased; gone un-talked about, swallowed up by the egos of new age thinkers– typically white folks with a myriad of other privileges that afforded them a voice and spotlight. If we envision a more just world, a more “healed” world, then it’s critical that we give credit where credit is due, and honor indigenous origins that underlie much of somatic work.
Happy listening
xo
Holly
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