Welcome to the #PracticeWithClara Podcast where Clara and Stephanie discuss philosophy, yoga, and all things related to the practice. In this episode, we interviewed Doula and TCM Therapist, Irene Sanchez, to talk about how we receive, shift, and play with energy. * More about our guest: Irene's Website: https://www.irenesanchezcelis.com/ The AdiShakti Method: https://www.theadishaktimethod.com/ * More on this episode: 1:19 Introducing Irene Sanchez Irene joined us today for a discussion on energy; here's more about Irene in terms of her experience, education, and healing practices. 10:12 Staying Open to the Energetic Realm Clara and Irene share their experience working with energy, including what it is, how it feels, and how to direct and manage the energy that we receive from others and our environment. 22:04 How the Vayus  and Acupuncture Address Energy Clara describes the vayus of Indian philosophy, and how they relate to energy, and Irene goes into how acupuncture affects the energy body and what channels are stimulated. 28:05 Preparing to Receive Energy Clara and Irene share how they take care of themselves—including the mindfulness practices they use—to effectively receive and reciprocate to the energy they receive when they're working with students, and out in the world. 40:07 Visualization Practices to Work with Subtle Energy Clara and Irene share the visualization practices that they use with students and clients to engage the energy body, including why they choose visualization practices in the effect on the body and mind. 50:04 The AdiShakti Method AdiShakti is Irene's combination of practices, it bridges Western Medicine with Eastern practices and TCM, with body-mind therapy. 54:52 Who Are Your Teachers? Clara and Irene share the people who've created a safe space to learn, play, and explore how we perceive and receive energy. * Join the conversation in our community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PracticeWithClaraCommunity/ Watch the full episode: https://practice.clararobertsoss.com/programs/irene-sanchez-expressing-energy-and-emotions Visit Clara Roberts Oss website: https://www.clararobertsoss.com/practice-with-clara-podcasts/ Music by Pete Wonder: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VrPlfk05gv9KwCCM5She5