Body-Consciousness

The human organism is a miracle that emerges from the mists of time. Comprised of some one-hundred trillion cells, each in marvelous communication with every other, our bodies are indivisible from the wondrous totality of planet Earth and the countless forces that generate and sustain our amazing universe.

For most of us, unfortunately, our bodies are just extensions of our ego-driven self-images, and we regularly pollute our body consciousness with negative emotions and stress created by the stories we believe about ourselves, others and our world. Imprisoned in our psychological defenses, we pass through life rarely enjoying vivid perceptions and heightened sensual aliveness.

In working with body consciousness with Richard, we learn how to let the body lead us into the present through movement, voice, breathing-meditation, and consecrated rituals. Gradually, this creative exploration with our attention in our bodies evolves into a way of listening into each moment with our whole being. As this subtle body consciousness grows, we acquire the ability to remain present and hold any feelings or sensations gently without reacting and closing down. This is the ancient esoteric path of “descent”. It is a way of ever-deepening relaxation into oneself, merging with sensation, and releasing past defenses. Coming into the Now, fully present in the body, we are regenerated by an inner energy and develop heightened intuition. This work heals our over-taxed nervous systems, and allows us to develop profound sensitivity without being overwhelmed. It is in the mysterious depths of our own embodiment that we regain contact with our natural intelligence.

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