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Episode Synopsis
This week’s Radical Embodiment episode is bringing you the intelligent, kind, brilliant Lauri Nemetz. Lauri is a professor, dance movement therapist, and Author of the book, The Myofascial System in Form and Movement.
Outline of our conversation:
Embodiment, dance movement therapy, and personal growth.
◦ Lauri shares her diverse wealth of knowledge on the human body, including her background as a dance movement therapist and adjunct professor at Pace University.
To Lauri, embodiment is being present in your own body system and how it's becoming increasingly difficult for her yoga students to be embodied due to distractions in their daily lives.
Body image and trauma recovery through movement.
◦ Lauri reflects on her personal experience with car accidents and how it affected her perspective on movement and expression.
Fascia health and its impact on emotional well-being.
◦ Lauri discusses the importance of self-care and making time for nature, citing its ability to soften and ground them in the present moment.
Anatomy, dissection, and movement with a focus on fascia.
◦ Lauri shares insights on dissection techniques and artistic choices in preserving body donors' dignity and how donor bodies inspire new sense of embodiment in yoga practitioners.
Anatomy, dissection, and personal growth.
◦ Lauri reflects on her own relationship with her body through dissection and teaching, noting a shift towards curiosity and appreciation for the stories behind the body
◦ She encourages her students to have a similar curiosity, recognizing that a person's story extends beyond medical facts and can be inferred from their body.
◦ Lauri emphasizes importance of honoring the body's resilience and growth towards wellness, rather than focusing on diagnoses and what's wrong.
Myofascial system and its impact on movement and health.
◦ Lauri emphasizes the beauty and resilience of the human body, and how attitude and perception play a significant role in maintaining balance and health.
◦ She discusses the importance of myofascial connections in the body, particularly in relation to muscle and fascia, and how they change with age and hormonal shifts.
Embodiment, anatomy, and art history.
◦ Lauri discusses her PhD research in contemporary human anatomy, focusing on the intersection of art history, dissection, and visual literacy.
◦ She is interested in exploring how perception and visual representation have evolved in medical education and anatomical drawings throughout history.
Lauri’s suggestions for someone who is wanting to live a more embodied life:
- Start small with doable practices like morning trail runs or short meditation sessions to prioritize embodiment and self-care
- Set time aside for yourself, even if it's just a few minutes a day, to maintain a more embodied life
Check out Lauri’s book, The Myofascial System in Form and Movement here.
Follow Lauri on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where she posts updates on her wellness journey and connects with others in the field.
Learn more about Lauri & her work from her website: https://www.wellnessbridge.com
Outline of our conversation:
Embodiment, dance movement therapy, and personal growth.
◦ Lauri shares her diverse wealth of knowledge on the human body, including her background as a dance movement therapist and adjunct professor at Pace University.
To Lauri, embodiment is being present in your own body system and how it's becoming increasingly difficult for her yoga students to be embodied due to distractions in their daily lives.
Body image and trauma recovery through movement.
◦ Lauri reflects on her personal experience with car accidents and how it affected her perspective on movement and expression.
Fascia health and its impact on emotional well-being.
◦ Lauri discusses the importance of self-care and making time for nature, citing its ability to soften and ground them in the present moment.
Anatomy, dissection, and movement with a focus on fascia.
◦ Lauri shares insights on dissection techniques and artistic choices in preserving body donors' dignity and how donor bodies inspire new sense of embodiment in yoga practitioners.
Anatomy, dissection, and personal growth.
◦ Lauri reflects on her own relationship with her body through dissection and teaching, noting a shift towards curiosity and appreciation for the stories behind the body
◦ She encourages her students to have a similar curiosity, recognizing that a person's story extends beyond medical facts and can be inferred from their body.
◦ Lauri emphasizes importance of honoring the body's resilience and growth towards wellness, rather than focusing on diagnoses and what's wrong.
Myofascial system and its impact on movement and health.
◦ Lauri emphasizes the beauty and resilience of the human body, and how attitude and perception play a significant role in maintaining balance and health.
◦ She discusses the importance of myofascial connections in the body, particularly in relation to muscle and fascia, and how they change with age and hormonal shifts.
Embodiment, anatomy, and art history.
◦ Lauri discusses her PhD research in contemporary human anatomy, focusing on the intersection of art history, dissection, and visual literacy.
◦ She is interested in exploring how perception and visual representation have evolved in medical education and anatomical drawings throughout history.
Lauri’s suggestions for someone who is wanting to live a more embodied life:
- Start small with doable practices like morning trail runs or short meditation sessions to prioritize embodiment and self-care
- Set time aside for yourself, even if it's just a few minutes a day, to maintain a more embodied life
Check out Lauri’s book, The Myofascial System in Form and Movement here.
Follow Lauri on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where she posts updates on her wellness journey and connects with others in the field.
Learn more about Lauri & her work from her website: https://www.wellnessbridge.com
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