Embodiment and Spirituality: How Connecting with Your Body Can Deepen Your Spiritual Practice - Spoonful of Spirituality

In this episode, we dive into the topic of embodiment and why it is essential for a fulfilling spiritual life. We will be discussing the importance of connecting with our physical bodies in order to connect with our spiritual selves, and how incorporating embodiment practices can deepen our spiritual practices. One famous quote that sums up the importance of embodiment in spirituality comes from the spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, who said: "The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in." This quote highlights the idea that our physical bodies are not separate from our spiritual selves, but rather they are intertwined. By taking care of our physical bodies, we are also taking care of our spiritual selves. Another quote that relates to this topic comes from the spiritual teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, who said: "To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself." This quote emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and self-love in our spiritual journey. By embracing and loving our physical bodies, we can better connect with our spiritual selves. In this episode, we will be discussing various embodiment practices such as yoga, meditation, and mindful movement, and how they can aid in the process of connecting with our physical and spiritual selves. We will also be talking about the importance of self-care and self-acceptance in our spiritual journey. We hope you will join us on this exploration of embodiment and spirituality, and come away with a deeper understanding of the importance of connecting with our physical bodies in order to deepen our spiritual practices. Good Risings is a mindset. Join Marie Burns Holzer for a dose of Spirituality to help you find your center. Presented By: Cavalry Audio Producers: Jason Seagraves & Margot Carmichael Audio Editing: Revision Sound Music: Gramoscope Music Executive Producers: Marie Burns Holzer, Dana Brunetti & Keegan Rosenberger Follow Good Risings on Apple Podcasts to receive new episodes daily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices