Master Tary Yip is one of Europe's leading Qigong and Taichi teachers, and a pioneer of Chinese energy work in the West. We deep dive into his journey, and many aspects of the healing art of Qigong.

#qigong #taichi #wisdom

Philip Carr Gomm is a Druid, psychologist, author, best known for pioneering the revival of Druidry in the UK and beyond. He has spent his life navigating the space between psychology and spirituality, and has recentley released a new book: The Gift of the Night.

#druid #psychology #plantmedicine

John-Paul Davies is a psychotherapist and author who uses the place of 'connection' (both to self and others) as a framework for healing and self exploration. Let's dive in…

A deep dive into the healing and ceremonial aspects of sound system culture with internationally renowned audio alchemist Kibir La AmlaK. Let's dive in...

Reflecting on how Taoism can be beneficial to our mental Health. A solo ramble that hopefully has some jewels within.

Links mentioned in the show:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eastern-Philosophy-beginners-Charles-Thefaut/dp/B0B14R7NPZ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2UNB0RZZP4HZN&keywords=eastern+philosophy+beginners&qid=1690016441&sprefix=eastern+philosophy+beginners%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-2

https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/

Yip KS. Taoism and its impact on mental health of the Chinese communities. Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2004 Mar;50(1):25-42. doi: 10.1177/0020764004038758. PMID: 15143845.

Robert is a philosopher, prolific author, academic, and founder of the 'Middle Way Society'.

The Middle Way is the idea that we make better judgements by avoiding fixed beliefs and being open to practical experience. They challenge unhelpful distinctions between facts and values, reason and emotion, religion and secularism or arts and sciences. (Taken from MWS website)

Let's Dive in...

Show notes:

https://www.middlewaysociety.org/

https://www.robertmellis.net/

https://youtube.com/@mindforestphilosophy

instagram.com/mindforestpodcast

Show photo taken from R.Ellis Website

Deep dive with psychotherapist, author and Men's work facilitator: Jerry Hyde.

Jerry has been dubbed 'The most dangerous therapist in the world', due to his human centred and gonzo approach to Therapy.

For more info about Jerry see Jerryhyde.co.uk.

Image credit: Jerry Hyde.

Peace.

Sifu Simon Lau is an internationally renowned practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Chinese herbal medicine based in London. He has been teaching in the West since the 1970s, making him a pioneer of traditional Chinese arts in the West. Simon has featurerd on many documentaries and is truly an expert in his field.

We discuss his early life, his philosophy on mental health and wellbeing, astrology and many other topics. Dive in!