In this episode, host Alex Greene interviews Nicolette De Saint Amour, a somatic movement practitioner with a decade of experience. Nicolette's diverse background in bioenergetics, jiu-jitsu, gardening, and the Feldenkrais Method brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion.
Nicolette's nomadic upbringing influences her fascination with life transitions and the body's adaptability. By reading the body and highlighting the interplay between physical and emotional experiences, she helps others explore their movement potential.
The conversation delves into the transformative power of the Feldenkrais Method, cultivating awareness through graceful movement. The method's history and influences – including Norman Doidge, Krishnamurti, Bioenergetics, and Alexander Lowen – are explored. Parallels and differences with Somatic Experiencing are also discussed.
Living gracefully emerges as a central theme, emphasizing the embodiment of resilience. Listeners are encouraged to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery and embodied living.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Introduction Nicolette De Saint Amour
02:07 Niki’s Embodiment-journey
07:52 Discovering Feldenkrais
09:20 The nervous system reset
16:20 What is so special about the Feldenkrais Method?
26:43 Feldenkrais & Jiu Jitsu
28:23 Neuroplasticity & Norman Doidge
33:45 Awareness Through Movement
34:46 “Awareness alone can be curative”
38:00 Krishnamurti
45:34 The workshop
49:10 Future vision & plans
53:09 Living & aging gracefully
57:44 Bioenergetics
1:01:22 Somatic Experiencing & Feldenkrais
1:08:44 Canada
1:09:53 Outro
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