Part Six of ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’: Breath In the Head
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The final exploration on this breathing journey through the body is the head. When we breathe, the beginning and conclusion of the flowing breath are held within the head as air passes through the nostrils, connecting us to the surrounding space. Yoga philosophy believes that inhaled air carries 'universal energy', akin to a life force or prana. Conversely, when we exhale, we release 'biological energy'—the energy generated by our body. With this episode’s meditation, enjoy exchanging those energies, which fosters our connection with the universe and those around us. Please note: If you...
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Part Five of ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’: Whispering Throat
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In this fifth episode, ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’, we connect with one of our body's busiest and most sensitive parts– the throat. The meditation in this episode is a soothing practice using a quiet inner sound. This breathing technique, combined with a peaceful focus on this fragile area of our being, allows us to receive what we crave most: tranquillity and calm. Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, please join our mailing list, and we will email it to you at the end of this series. Please note: If you want to receive...
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Part four of ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’: The Heart & The Silent Breath
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In this fourth episode, 'Touching the Body with the Breath,' we discover something that is always within us, but that is sometimes suppressed and forgotten: the Silent Breath. It manifests itself in the most secret and sacred area of our body, near the heart and inside our chest, and can be found only if we listen carefully. Your reward in finding it is peace! Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, please join our mailing list, and we will email it to you at the end of this series.
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Part three of ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’: Feeling at Home with the Navel
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In this third, 'Touching the Body with the Breath,' we learn to meet the most grounded area in our being, the Navel. It is our powerhouse; when we feel turmoil and overwhelmed, we can find refuge in this trusted home. Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, please join our mailing list, and we will email it to you at the end of this series.
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Part two of ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’: Dancing with the Tail
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In the second part of the series, 'Touching the Body with the Breath,' we delve into the most concealed, timid, and reserved section of our spine: the tail, also known as the coccyx. We explore its spiritual significance in yoga practices like pranayama and meditation, and how it can symbolise security, groundedness, and stability. Enjoy observing your tail dance! Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, , and we will email it to you at the end of this series.
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Part one of ' Touching the Body with the Breath' : Nourishing and Dusting Off the Spine
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In part one of the series, ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’, we mindfully explore our body's central structure, the spine, using the classic spinal breathing technique. It has a simultaneous impact: grounding and elevating, which create a sense of balance and equilibrium in our being. Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, , and we will email it to you at the end of this series.
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Six-Part Series ‘Touching the Body with the Breath’ - Trailer
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In 2023, I eagerly put pen to paper to craft a little book, sharing a compilation of my own favourite meditations that unite poetry with Body-Breath Connections. Today, I've chosen to present this book and its six chapters on The Penny Drops podcast. In this trailer, I introduce the series and explain the content of the six short episodes. Please note: If you want to receive Laurent’s e-book, ‘Touching the Body with The Breath’, , and we will email it to you at the end of this series.
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Speaking about The SEED program to Empower Mumma, from Bump to Birth
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In this episode, Laurent speaks with Tess Mabbit-Mair, a mother of three boys and a Yoga Pregnancy specialist. Tess shares her pregnancy and birthing journey, discussing her experiences and how she developed a supportive, practical, and straightforward toolkit of techniques derived from yoga, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation – known as the SEED program. This warm, candid, and grounded conversation is not only for expectant mothers but also for anyone interested in hearing about the essence of life and the process of giving birth. You can contact Tess and learn about her SEED...
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Speaking About Breathwork, Body, and Trauma-informed approach
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In this episode, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Aneta Idczak, a Trauma-informed Somatic Teacher and Coach, for her exciting new podcast: "Through a Trauma-informed Lens – Exploring Soma, Psyche, and Soul." Several years ago, I delved into the world of trauma-informed approaches with Aneta, and our collaboration has since flourished. I've been honoured to participate in her annual virtual summit: "Through a Trauma-informed Lens: Yoga, Embodied Resilience, and Business." Mark your calendars, as the next summit is scheduled for February 2024. During our engaging conversation, we...
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Breathing in the Back Meditation: Finding Calm and Serenity
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In this episode, Laurent speaks about the benefits of shifting away from our ingrained habits of thinking frontally all the time, which can burden our bodies and minds. Instead, he invites us to develop an awareness of the back of our body, which enhances the mind-body connection. By focusing on this area, you cultivate a deeper relationship between your physical sensations and mental state. Paying attention to the back of our body automatically brings us into the present moment and consequently promotes relaxation, which can be very calming. In the episode, Laurent beautifully illustrates the...
info_outlineIn this episode, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Lilly Balch from the Morning Ritual Podcast, a dedicated meditation podcast that provides listeners with reflections and techniques for inner peace.
During our collaboration, we discussed embracing a slower pace in yoga, movement, breathing, meditation, and daily life. By consciously letting go and doing less, we explored how it can lead to being more present with ourselves.
The conversation was inspired by my blog post titled "Seven Tips to Do Less and Receive More", which I published in March 2023.
Throughout our discussion, we explored the challenges of adopting a mindset of doing less and shared various techniques and tips based on those seven tips.
Towards the end of the episode, I offered a guided meditation based on the tips mentioned in the blog and our conversation. If you want to skip to the meditation, go straight to minute 39:08.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to this episode. And if you're interested, you can also listen to Lilly Balch's podcast directly using this link: https://www.lillybalch.com/podcast or subscribe to 'The Morning Ritual' on your favourite podcast platforms.