In this episode, Laura and Bernhard share their experiences and the benefits of somatic healing practices that are crucial for this day and age.  TIME OF TRANSITION EMBODIED SOUL AWAKENING A 14-week Private Online Group Coaching Program in Psychological and Spiritual Self-Work with Bernhard Guenther & Laura Matsue NEW DATES: April 17th – July 24th, 2023 Limited Space – By Application Only ---> LEARN MORE AND APPLY Show Notes Part 1: * Why it is important to engage in somatic work * Symptoms of disassociation and dis-embodiment  * The body-mind connection  * How tension in the body affects our thoughts and emotions * Laura’s story of her healing journey with yoga * How to consciously engage in body-mind practices  * Bernhard’s healing experiences of receiving bodywork * The importance of safe nurturing touch  * Laura’s experience of receiving massage sessions from an elder medicine woman  * The skin is the surface of the brain  * Why people are averse to being touched  * The connection between psychological issues because of lack of touch * How to do somatic meditation correctly * Laura’s experience at a somatic meditation retreat * Healing inter-generational trauma and past life trauma through somatic work * The healing intelligence of the body - you are your own healer! * How to work with difficult emotions and process them somatically  In Part 2 (only for members), we go deeper into: * How do you know something is off in your body? * The relationships between negativity, depression, grumpiness, and tension in the body * Most of the tension we hold we are not aware of * Preventive medicine vs. “disease control” [public health care] * How to do somatic trauma work: Pendulation and External/Internal Orientation * Self-exploration practice: What do you tend to focus on and orient towards? * The power of conscious “somatic” walks in nature * Staying in Dual-awareness * The difference between feelings and perceptions * Bernhard's healing journey with music, drumming, and dance * Dance as a somatic practice to process stuck emotions and trauma * The concept of 5 Rhythms dance * How to process anger and have a healthy relationship with anger without suppressing it * The importance of sympathetic nervous system activation when in “freeze” or “fawn” * The benefits of consistent Chiropractor adjustments and acupuncture * Very important: Strengthening our capacity to receive [attachment styles] Go HERE to listen to Part 2 if you’re a member or REGISTER to become a member to have access to the membership section (including the membership forum.) [Intro and outro music clip by Seeded Vision]