In today's podcast, we discuss expanding meditative practice using sound and feeling.  A spiritual path can become stagnant on the cushion, and engaging with somatic awareness can renew the flow and provide the ground for the consistent experience of transcendent states. 

We link the neuroscience of safety and connection to the importance of moving practice beyond the thinking mind into the magic of acoustics and direct contact with nature, becoming Buddhas with muddy feet!

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References mentioned in the podcast

An explanation of Polyvagal Theory can be found through the works of Steven Porges, the originator of the theory and approach. A good place to start is ‘The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe’. Also, Deb Dana’s book ‘The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation’ is an excellent place to start. 

Barnes mentioned Brainwave Entrainment. The company he has bought this from is Brainwave Research UK. They can be found at www.brainwave-research.com 

The course he completed is called The Neuroscience of Change delivered by Coaches Rising. This can be found at https://www.coachesrising.com/neuroscienceofchange/ 

Ian mentioned Bessel van der Kolk’s book ‘The Body Keeps the Score’.