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Body of Wisdom Podcast

By: Tahnee Taylor
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  • Welcome to Body of Wisdom, a podcast dedicated to unveiling the profound and often unspoken truths of our collective embodied wisdom—especially the powerful currents of feminine insight. Here, we explore more than just the physical form; we delve into the life-shaping experiences and personal journeys that define us. Through a shamanic lens, every encounter and step forward is imbued with deep significance, offering healing and guidance not just for the individual, but for our collective spirit. As we each rise and thrive, we unlock a vast reservoir of shared wisdom, a living tapestry of insights that has been woven through time and experience. Body of Wisdom invites you on an explorative voyage into the depths of this shared knowledge, where together, we'll uncover the sacred narratives hidden in the everyday and awaken the powerful wisdom that resides within us all. Join Tahnee Taylor on this transformative journey, and let's tap into the boundless wisdom that connects us all.
    2024
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  • Unlocking the Wisdom Within The Mother: Angela Jessup on Kinesiology and Empowering Women's Healing Journeys

    Unlocking the Wisdom Within The Mother: Angela Jessup on Kinesiology and Empowering Women's Healing Journeys
    Jul 18 2024

    My friend and wise woman Angela (Ange) Jessup joins me on the podcast today to speak about all things holistic kinesiology. Ange and I met on the Four Season’s Journey with Jane Hardwicke Collings and The School of Shamanic Womancraft, and quickly bonded over all things babies (we both had newborns), yoga, and the multidimensional aspects of life!

    Ange curates her kinesiology offerings to serve the specific needs of women, especially those in their mothering season, and more recently children, and she is a total sorceress - it was a delight to hear her speak about her work. Ange is also the mama of three little ones.

    In this episode:

    • Ange explains kinesiology, emphasising its basis in Chinese medicine and 5-Element theory, how she works with the meridians and specific points, as well as muscle-testing and other multidimensional aspects of the work, such as how kinesiology is such a unqiue tool for addressing subconscious patterns, wounding and triggers
    • How Ange works with children, both her own and in clinic, especially in terms of respecting the intution and knowing of the mother
    • How kinesiology has assisted her on her own journey as a mother (and pre-conception - Ange was told she'd never have kids!)
    • Ange's journey integrating and healing the wounded parts of herself so she can show up as a mother
    • Ange shares her passion for addressing birth trauma and advocating for women's choices in the birth space. She recounts her personal experiences with birth and the importance of women being able to advocate for themselves. We also reflect on the systemic issues and societal expectations that affect women's experiences of birth and motherhood.
    • How Ange balances motherhood and self-care, especially as someone serving other mothers
    • How Ange approaches conscious parenting
    • And so much more!

    I love this chat, it’s so nourishing and Ange is definitely one inspiring mama! Grab a cuppa and get settled. And then book a session with Ange!

    Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/angelajessup__/

    Website: https://www.angelajessup.com/

    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Parliamentary Inquiry Into Birth Trauma

    School of Shamanic Womancraft https://schoolofshamanicwomancraft.com/

    Jane Hardwicke Collings https://janehardwickecollings.com/

    Zoe Bosco https://www.zoebosco.com/

    Drama Triangle https://karpmandramatriangle.com/

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Uma Dinsmore-Tuli on Embracing Post-Lineage Yoga and Reconnecting with Yoga's Feminine, Indigenous Source

    Uma Dinsmore-Tuli on Embracing Post-Lineage Yoga and Reconnecting with Yoga's Feminine, Indigenous Source
    Jul 11 2024
    In this episode, I was both privileged to sit with, and deeply inspired by, my guest, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, PhD. Uma is the author of Yoni Shakti, as well as many other books, and her work, along with Vicki Noble's, set something alight in me. As I read her book, I saw written in plain and clear language what my body-heart-mind had always known: there is a feminine source-point for yoga that is the key or code to understanding the truth of the practice. Uma helps me to unpack this awareness, and she and I cover many topics that are challenging but, hopefully, ultimately liberating. We do touch on some sensitive subjects, so be prepared for a big conversation. In this episode, we talk about: How yoga has changed since Uma met (and fell in love with!) yoga in the 60sThe abuse of power within largely patriarchal, commercially-driven yoga lineagesThe "yoga industrial complex"Why Uma no longer refers to herself as a yoga teacherHow women can meet yoga as cyclical beings (menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause), and how we can all get more out of our yoga practice (hint: it involves more rest!)The natural siddhis and altered states of the feminine experience and how yoga seeks to emulate themThe exploitation of yoga teachers in the current, unsustainable studio-based business modelYoga Nidra beyond its commercial trademarks - as a practice that is perhaps as old as humanity and found (in some form) across multiple indigenous culturesUma's new book, Nidra Shakti, and her process of writing and researchingHow Uma's Celtic roots manifest in her yoga practiceHow Uma developed Womb YogaThe importance of education and community (sangha) in breaking through the barriers to collective healing and empowermentAnd so much more...!! Throughout this episode, Uma advocates for a holistic, inclusive, therapeutic approach to yoga that honours the body’s natural cycles and supports collective healing. This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of yoga's commercialisation, the importance of reclaiming indigenous and feminine cyclical wisdom, and the empowerment of women through respectful and individualised yoga practices (and a lot more rest!). I cannot wait to share Uma's body of wisdom with you! About Uma Dinsmore-Tuli: Uma Dinsmore-Tuli inspires tired humans to restore rhythmic cycles of health through rest. She shares simple tools and yoga therapeutic techniques to recover health and reconnect to embodied wisdom. Uma met yoga in 1969, at the age of four, and fell in love. She’s been practising ever since, and teaching yoga since 1994. A yoga therapist with special expertise in yoga therapy for women’s health, Uma identifies her teachings as “post-lineage” yoga, rooted in yoga tantra and drawing on a variety of yogic traditions to share deeply nourishing and enlivening practices appropriate for contemporary life. Uma works internationally, sharing yoga retreats, trainings, and empowerments that support the natural arising of prana shakti: the power of life. She trains specialist teachers in Total Yoga Nidra and Yoni Shakti Well Woman Yoga Therapy for menstrual and menopausal health, pregnancy, birth, and postnatal recovery. Uma is also the author of six books: Nidra Shakti: The Power of Rest: An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Yoga Nidra (due for release July 2023)Yoni Shakti: A Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom through Yoga and Tantra (2014/2020)Yoga Nidra Made Easy (2022)The Celtic School of Yoga (2016)Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth (2010)Mother's Breath (2005) Uma is also Co-Founder of Yoga Nidra Network (2011) and the mother of three children. Her practice and teaching respect the cyclical powers of the living earth and honour human life cycles as spiritual initiations (including menarche, conscious menstruation, menopause, birth, and postnatal recovery). Uma's Website: https://umadinsmoretuli.com/ Yoga Nidra Network: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/ Uma's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/umadinsmoretuli Online Courses: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/self-led-learning/ Other references mentioned in this podcast: Vicki Noble: https://www.vickinoble.com/ Motherpeace Tarot: https://motherpeace.com/ Matthew Remski on Ashtanga Yoga Abuse: https://matthewremski.com/wordpress/tag/ashtanga-yoga/ Satyananda Abuse: https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/media-releases/report-satyananda-yoga-ashram-released
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Jody Vassallo: Traversing the Transformative Path of Life, Yoga, Food and Menopause

    Jody Vassallo: Traversing the Transformative Path of Life, Yoga, Food and Menopause
    Jul 4 2024

    In this episode of the Body of Wisdom podcast, I had the immense pleasure of diving deep into conversation with Jody Vassallo. Jody is a beloved expert in Ayurveda, Ki and yin yoga and holistic health, and she is the creator of the Insta-famous black sesame cake! Jody has a poignant life story that deeply informs her compassionate and insightful approach to wellness (you can find her enriching content on Instagram @jodyvassallobeautifulfood). Her multifaceted journey through personal challenges, particularly infertility and menopause, alongside her extensive experience with Ayurvedic practices and yoga, makes for an enriching conversation that blends spiritual insights with grounded, practical wisdom. In this episode, we cover:

    • Jody's fascinating career, from Home Economics to author (Jody has written 40 cookbooks!) and publisher to Ayurvedic practicioner and counsellor to Yoga teacher trainer and international retreat leader
    • Jody's profound connection with yin yoga and its transformative impact during perimenopause and menopause, especially
    • Jody's personal growth through the challenges of infertility, exploring her emotional journey and the holistic practices that helped her navigate this period
    • Reflections on ageing, transformation, and the vital role of community support in navigating life’s significant transitions
    • Ayurvedic strategies for creating a nurturing environment for children, emphasising the importance of stability and routine to manage their energy effectively
    • Insights into her professional endeavors, including upcoming yoga trainings and retreats that integrate her deep knowledge of Ayurvedic principles

    This episode is a delicious blend (rather like Jody's Tilba Chai!) of empathetic storytelling, expert wellness advice (through the lens of Eastern medicine), and introspective insights, all presented in Jody's uniquely nurturing yet practical style. Youre bound to find invaluable wisdom in our conversation. So, tune in and join us as we explore Jody's Body of Wisdom.

    Website: https://www.jodyvassallo.com/

    Upcoming Yin Yoga Teacher Training: https://www.jodyvassallo.com/yoga

    Upcoming Japan Retreat: https://www.jodyvassallo.com/food-yoga-tour-of-japan

    Ayurvedic recipe book: https://www.jodyvassallo.com/books

    Online Courses: https://www.jodyvassallo.com/online-course

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodyvassallobeautifulfood/

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    2 hrs and 10 mins
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