16 The Importance Of Physical Releasing In Awakening

In this podcast we discuss the importance of physical releasing on the path of awakening. We hold so much tension and stress in our body. It is one of the places we store repressed material, blocks, distress, etc. Often meditation and other spiritual exercises doesn't fully reach this material stored in the body nearly as well physical processes can. I have found that meditation followed by a physical releasing process very powerful in my awakening process. Examples of some of these processes and ways to find certified instructors are discussed in this podcast.

Each podcast in this series on awakening stand on their own. However, they are most powerful when listed to in sequence from podcast 1 and on because each builds on the previous podcasts.

Though I am a psychotherapist and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy. If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist.

Reviews

Hi, William, I have a daily yoga practice, love to dance, and walk a lot. I consider them all meditative and healing. I agree that the body must be part of awakening!
Donna

Thank you William for this podcast. I am especially grateful to you for introducing me to Yogananda. I have practiced Hatha yoga for many, many years and have felt the benefit in many areas. Even so, the tension in my body has been an overiding feature in my life and something that I have never quite been able to dissolve. So, today I am starting with yogananda. I like the idea of doing the exercises standing up, not least because, in later years, floor exercises have become a bit more challenging. Also yogananda can be practiced outside,in the fresh air. Thank you William for sharing your valuable experience.🙏❤️I too intend to do them on my morning walk, no doubt it will amuse the sheep. 🥰🐑

I only briefly researched these last time I listened. I was reminded of them when I read the "Autobiography of a Yogi" from your recommended reading list. I think I will take a look at them again this time around.

Your information is so helpful to me, I appreciate your suggestion to go through the series from the beginning. I'm looking up the Yogananda exercises next! Thank you.

somehow i missed this talk. it’s nice to listen to talks and say, yea! im already doing that!!! 🤩🐞♥️🤩🐞♥️🤩🐞♥️🤩🐞♥️🤩