Dec 8, 2023
8 min
Today's word is: Embodiment
Today's Learning Practice is with Jen Bleier, a somatic educator. She offers up the perfect word! Embodiment.
Join us in this exercise of practicing conversation on Learning Conversation. :-)
Learning Practice features a 3-minute conversation about a single word. Unrehearsed,...
Dec 8, 2023
38 min.
Interview: Jen Bleier, Somatic Educator
Maureen and Pierre interview Jen Bleier, friend and somatic educator. Trained in Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, Somatic Experience practitioner, and small "d" dancer.
Jen’s work spans different modalities, hence her self-description as a somatic educator. Jen...
Nov 13, 2023
Resource: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Maureen begins the pod energized having just taught a yoga class.
With over 175 published podcasts on resources, practices, discussions, interviews, reflections, we've somehow not talked about Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. Peterson is a pivotal figure in 'Learning Conversation,' not just for...
Nov 6, 2023
24 min
Maureen and Pierre discuss spiritual traditions of solitude versus the disaffectation of anxiety and isolation.
Spiritual practices include: Jesus in the desert for 40 days. Thoreau “On Walden Pond.” Meditative practices. John Francis - not talking for 17 years. Modern disaffection include recent school...
Oct 16, 2023
15 min
What does it mean to be fit?
How do you stay fit? If you want to be fitter, how do you do that?What motivates you?
Maureen found a gym that has been motivating her towards building strength and getting fitter. There are many elements in it and Pierre is curious.
Maureen begins to explain Crossfit to Pierre,...