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Speaking about Somatic Practice and Yoga, Encouraging Invitations, and Liberation
07/14/2026
Speaking about Somatic Practice and Yoga, Encouraging Invitations, and Liberation
A few months ago, a mutual friend sent an email to both Megan Bader and me. She was adamant that we would get on like a house on fire and talk for a long time about somatic education and the current state of the wellness industry. She was right; I loved my discussion with Megan about how I became the teacher that I am now, after years of different practices moulding me and allowing me to be free of dogmas, mystic gimmicks, and unnecessary and irrelevant stuff that we encounter in the world of yoga and spirituality. People who work and train with me know my motto: Less is more! Episode Summary written by Megan Bader: This episode features Laurent, a yoga and somatic teacher whose approach blends Scaravelli Yoga with Feldenkrais-based somatic work. Laurent has practised yoga for over three decades, beginning in the disciplined world of Ashtanga in the 90s, before discovering a more receptive, listening-based approach through Scaravelli and years of one-to-one study with teachers, including osteopath John Stirk and a direct lineage holder of Vanda Scaravelli's teaching. Recorded during Mental Health Awareness Week, the conversation explores what "action" really means for wellbeing, why self-care often needs to come before we can show up for others, and how Laurent builds a personal toolkit of practices, from craniosacral and fascial therapy to self-massage, foot care, cooking, and gardening, tailored to what a given week calls for. Laurent and Megan also talk candidly about the shifts underway in the yoga and wellness world, the tension between traditional and evolving practices, and a shared sense that a "post-pandemic energy" seems to be resurfacing in people right now. A grounded, thoughtful conversation about returning to the body as a place of safety and why there's no single right way to practise. My interviewer: Megan Bader’s bio: Megan Bader is a queer contemporary dance artist based in Mauritius, whose international practice spans performance, choreography, teaching, and creative collaboration. Her movement work combines floorwork, partnering, improvisation, release-based techniques, and somatic principles, creating physically demanding yet deeply embodied experiences that encourage vulnerability, connection, and authentic storytelling. Alongside her international performances, she teaches through the IN. U framework, promotes sustainable movement practices, and continues to develop her work through inclusive dance training and yoga. Her podcast on all platforms: Conversation for the Moving Self
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