The Fluid Body: Moving Like Water and the Wisdom of Emilie Conrad w/ Marcella Bottero

The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey

SYNOPSIS:
In this episode, Marcella shares profound insights of our bodies as “a process,” and embracing the fluidity of movement. Drawing inspiration from the visionary founder of Continuum Movement, Emilie Conrad, Marcella invites us to delve deep into the essence of movement as a gateway to self-discovery. From exploring the fluid nature of the body to redefining the concept of embodiment, Marcella offers practical tips for fostering a sensational experience of our physical selves. Prepare to be inspired as she guides us towards a more conscious understanding of being the movement that we are and the transformative promise therein.

EXPLORATION POINTS:

- Movement as Medicine: Rediscovering the body's innate and healing potential.

- Continuum and its Influence: How somatic practices like Continuum Movement inform our understanding of movement and embodiment.

- Embracing Fluidity: Exploring the body's water-like nature and its impact on sensation and consciousness.

- Contextual Embodiment: Rethinking the concept of embodiment as a dynamic and context-dependent experience.

- The Gift of Sensation: Embracing the body's capacity to sense pleasure and pain as a profound gift.

- “Cosmic Drowning”: Reflecting on Emilie Conrad's poetic insights into the unity of consciousness and movement.

- Practical Tips for Body Awareness: Simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection with the body in everyday life.

MORE ALI MEZEY:

Website: www.alimezey.com

Personal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:

www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundations

Transgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.com

MORE MARCELLA:
Website: www.still-movement.com

BIO:
Marcella Bottero, MA, RCST®, is a seasoned body and movement educator with over 20 years of experience. Skilled in various somatic approaches, including Fitness Training, Yoga, Continuum, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Marcella empowers her students to realize and express their fullest potential. As an authorized Continuum Teacher by Emilie Conrad, Marcella fosters a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Explore Marcella's transformative teachings and classes at [Still Movement](https://still-movement.com/).

OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:

Continuum Movement is a somatic movement practice developed by Emilie Conrad, focusing on the fluid nature of the body. It emphasizes the exploration of movement as a way to tap into the body's inherent wisdom, promoting healing and self-discovery. Continuum involves gentle, exploratory movements that encourage individuals to connect with their internal rhythms and sensations. Through practices such as breathwork, sound, and subtle movement, Continuum aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection and promote overall well-being.

Emilie Conrad's Legacy:
Emilie Conrad, the visionary founder of Continuum, continues to inspire somatic practitioners worldwide with her profound insights into the nature of movement and consciousness. Through her pioneering work, Conrad invites individuals to embrace the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of the body's innate intelligence and transformative potential.

Scottish winds moving across Scottish barley field

Valerie Hunt - UCLA

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LINKS TO A COUPLE OF EMILIE’s YouTubes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAacwbfveys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gd7FWYp-jQ

And her books
Life on Land: The Story of Continuum, the World Renowned Self-discovery and Movement Method
Engaging the Movement of Life: Exploring Health and Embodiment Through Osteopathy and Continuum
Core Awareness (Revised Edition): Enhancing Yoga, Pilates, Exercise, and Dance

Peace Prayer with Emilie Conrad

CONTINUUM: An Introduction with Emilie Conrad

The Play of Life with Emilie Conrad

Cass Phelps

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