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The 3 Practical Aspects of Integrated Embodiment
Embodiment isn’t a magic trick that requires chakra alignment, a vocabulary in anatomy, or spiritual jargon to be understood and experienced. Let’s keep it simple.
These days, the concept of Embodiment is one that is being employed by both new age proponents and increasingly more traditional modalities.
I always find it fascinating when a word or concept is used by seemingly opposing extremes as it means we are finding ourselves one step closer to a more holistic approach of what it means to be human.
It also usually means it would be useful to create some definition as to what a term can mean. While I recognize everyone may have their own view of Embodiment, this is my best understanding of this seemingly abstract concept.
I have found it useful to work with Embodiment as three aspects: Locational, Sensational, and Emotional.
The Locational or physical aspect is perhaps the most accessible place to start, even though any physiotherapist or somatic practitioner will tell you it’s often the most overlooked.
At this level, Embodiment is viewed as “How much awareness do I have of my physical structure and movement of my body?” “How…
