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Somatic Descent
- Experiencing the Ultimate Intelligence of the Body
- Narrated by: Reginald A. Ray Ph.D.
- Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins
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Summary
Engaging the Body as Your Source of Infinite Knowing
Most of us sense that our bodies contain uncommon intelligence - we "feel it in our bones" or notice it in our "gut instincts". But is there something far vaster here waiting to be experienced? With Somatic Descent, you are invited to tune in to the natural wisdom of your body, refine and amplify it, and explore it fully.
In this program pioneering teacher Dr. Reggie Ray presents a fascinating audio program on this rich dimension of Tibetan Buddhism: how to go beyond the veil of the thinking mind to tap the wondrous yet wholly trustworthy domain of your body.
Beyond Basic Mindfulness and into the Empowering Realms of the Soma
For those who've worked with basic breath- and body-based meditations, this course will be a revelation: step-by-step guidance into some of the most transformative and powerful experiences charted by Buddhism's vast maps of consciousness.
Drawing on decades of teaching and scholarship, Reggie Ray shares a curriculum of practices and insights to access the deepest knowing enfolded in the soma, the landscape of your physical body and the source of immediate and greatest fulfillment.
With him you will learn how your body is a field of infinite wisdom, the origins of somatic descent practices and how they transform us on both the neurological and nonphysical levels, many meditations for connecting with and embracing the soma, and how to integrate these profound changes into your daily life.
Highlights include:
- Your body as the field of infinite knowing
- How to explore the wisdom of the soma
- Yin breathing, connecting with the earth, and many other guided practices
- Over 13 hours of investigation into the somatic dimensions of awakening
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Eva Schonveld
- 08-04-24
Amazing resource for embodied practice
I can't thank Reggie Ray enough for this beautiful sharing. The guidance and specially the meditations are so clear and well paced. They have supported my practice more than I can say. Thank you!
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- Anonymous User
- 29-12-22
a jewel of a book
Clearly thought out content, beautifully delivered, great balance of theory and practical sessions. it was of immense help to me in my own development, it helped my skill with craniosacral clients and also helped me to pass on tools to my clients
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- Deb
- 29-03-17
Great meditation guide
I love Reggie Ray. He has a pretty unique approach which speaks to me a lot. I highly recommend this book is you're dabbling in meditation or if you've tried other approaches and want a fresh view. He has the perfect audio book voice too.
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- Juliet Tree
- 13-10-18
Life changing
Beautifully read, soothing to listen to but above all a profound practice which - for me - brings together yoga nidra, vipassana, somatic experiencing and takes it much deeper.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-11-20
transformative
I love reading and listening to Reggie Ray. He speaks so directly and simply and profoundly. He just seems very authentic, without unnecessary embellishment. The instructions are clear and perhaps most importantly seem to really do something to transform the consciousness in some way. This is one of those audiobooks that im sure I will spend many hours listening to over again and I believe will be the basis for a new approach to my spiritual practice. Thank you Reggie for sharing your insights - I am very grateful to have access to it. thank you audible for listing some fantastic life-changing content.
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- Jerzy
- 03-10-19
Life changing
I have learnt so much from This book!!! I drive 70 miles to work and listen a lot. This and all other books from Reggie are a wonderful gift to my body and mind. Love it!!!!
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- Ceren
- 04-09-20
This is it!
It is the most down to earth, heartfelt narrative of descending into the soma. No boring science, statistics, theory or research but the real direct experience of a sacred meeting. Highly recommend it!!
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- Mark
- 27-06-23
Excellent read
Excellent. Extremely comprehensive guide on how to access the gateway into the Soma. Highly recommended
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- BRizzleBen
- 25-10-17
Authentic, profound, valuable
Reginald Ray sets out a journey with profoundly transformative potential. There are many in this field and few I trust and feel are authentic teachers rather than seekers of attention. There is very little of what I'd call speudo-science in this sequence of discussion and guided meditations (there is a bit) and a great deal of wisdom is passed on from a lifetime's study and practice, including learning from (by his own admission) his own mistakes. Not all of this works for me: there are steps I struggle with (some of the out of body visualisation was a step too far) and as it's set out as a sequence I found myself uncertain as to whether it was worth pursuing or if, having 'failed' (to my mind) to do what I felt was being asked, the rest of the journey was futile. I believe not and that there is value to be found in doing what one can and observing and not judging what one can't. The ideas put forward by Reginald Ray do not disparage other religions, or secular beliefs but explore every-day experiences of our existence and values and the way our minds work. Accessible. Wise. Worthy of close attention and reflection.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-02-17
This NOT an audio book! I can't comment further!
Would you try another book written by Reginald A. Ray or narrated by Reginald A. Ray?
I haven't heard this one yet!
What was most disappointing about Reginald A. Ray’s story?
It isn't an audio book!
How could the performance have been better?
It could have been an audio book!
What character would you cut from Somatic Descent?
Don't know, I can't listen to it!
Any additional comments?
Please refund my credit, I don't wish to have a set of pdf files on my iPad that are only accessible with Internet connection!
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