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How to Embody Awareness with Martin Aylward
How to Embody Awareness with Martin Aylward
How to Embody Awareness with Martin Aylward
Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Martin Aylward explores embodied awareness and living in the present on 'The One You Feed'. Discover practical mindfulness insights.
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness Mastery with Martin Aylward: Embracing the Present
The most central, important, profound and transformative benefit that I can point to in all of meditation practice, and you can look at all the kind of expansive experiences and deep insights and all the rest, but just that, the capacity to actually be where you are, the capacity to actually have your mind and your body be together and here and somewhat harmonised, and you're basically relaxed in your skin.
Imagine being fully present in every moment, your mind and body in perfect harmony. That's the essence of embodied awareness, a concept explored in depth by mindfulness teacher Martin Aylward on this episode of 'The One You Feed'. With decades of meditation practice and teaching experience, Martin shares his wisdom with hosts Eric Zimmer and Ginny, delving into his book, *Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness*.
Martin’s journey began at 19, leading him to spend years in Asian monasteries and with Himalayan hermits. Now, he co-runs the Mindfulness Training Institute, offering professional training across Europe and the U.S. In this conversation, he breaks down the habits of the “Grabby Mind”, “Resistant Mind”, and “Check Out Mind”, and explains how we can learn to meet our experiences more kindly and spaciously. A standout moment in the episode is Martin's take on aging.
He suggests that aging can either be humiliating or humbling, depending on how tightly we cling to our younger self-image. This perspective is both refreshing and deeply insightful, offering listeners a new way to approach life's inevitable changes. The discussion also touches on the critical role of meditation in grounding us in the present moment. Martin emphasizes that the most transformative benefit of meditation is the ability to be present and relaxed in your own skin.
This isn’t just about sitting quietly; it’s about cultivating an attitude that permeates every aspect of your life. For those interested in mindfulness and spiritual growth, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights. Martin’s practical advice and deep understanding of embodied awareness make for an engaging and enlightening listen. Tune in to learn how you can start living more fully in the present moment.