Listen "Embodied Oppression with Hala Khouri"
Episode Synopsis
Join Ailey Jolie and Hala Khouri, a therapist, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, for this episode of In This Body. Hala shares her insights and experiences on embodiment, trauma healing, and social justice activism. The discussion delves into Hala’s personal journey, the importance of connecting to one's body, and how somatic practices can inform activism and collective healing. They also explore approaches to making yoga and other somatic practices inclusive and effective for diverse communities. Listeners are offered practical tips to begin and sustain their own embodiment practices. This is a truly potent episode centered in rich wisdom around social justice, oppression, and liberation. We hope you enjoy the episode.They discuss In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:03 Meet Hala Khouri: Somatic Counselor and Yoga Teacher02:34 Hala's Journey: From Psychology to Somatics04:58 Discovering Yoga and Somatic Therapy07:40 The Birth of 'Off the Mat, Into the World'11:50 Intersection of Activism and Embodiment18:26 Challenges in Embodied Healing and Community Support24:40 Survival Strategies and Psychoeducation25:58 Reinhabiting the Body and Identity Shift26:44 Changes in Relationships and Self-Perception29:25 Yoga and Somatic Practices33:54 Compassionate Movement and Body Positivity37:32 Addressing Negative Body Stories38:39 Environmental Influence on Body Image42:23 Practical Tips for Body Connection44:28 Final Thoughts and ResourcesYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Hala:Find: Website Follow: Instagram Explore: Books & Resources Experience: The Membership Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]