The Wakeful Body | Free Book
A highly practical and approachable guide to somatic meditation with easy practices for accessing the body's inherent mindfulness, from an expert in somatic meditation.
Tap into the wisdom of the body with down-to-earth practices like "Surrendering to the Breath" and "Befriending Feelings" that allow the body to become the source of mindfulness. Willa Blythe Baker introduces meditation practice as the cultivation of a way of being, rather than a way of doing. It is a way of being that is self-aware, self-compassionate, and embodied. This way of being is not limited to practice on the cushion or on the yoga mat--somatic mindfulness is available at any moment, activated by attention to the body's wisdom and its teachings.
Discover the three layers of embodiment, from the earth body of flesh and blood, the subtle body of sensory experience and emotion, and the awareness body of consciousness. The three parts of this book explore these layers through turning attention to the physical, energetic, and mental dimensions of human experience. By diving deep into the body, readers will find that they already have what they need. Concentration, wisdom, compassion, kindness, and joy are waiting there.
In The Press
“This remarkable book brings the body into clear focus as a medium of
awakening.”—Roshi Joan Halifax, abbot, Upaya Zen Center
“The Wakeful Body is a wisdom treasure bringing forth the
insights, life stories, hidden teachings, and practice
pathways on how to tend the ‘agriculture of the soul,’ including
knots, entanglements, and uprooting embodied suffering toward
liberation and integration. Lama Willa’s experience and
collection of teachings on the power of flow, dance, and movement
practices in Tibetan Buddhist traditions is a rare
treasure offered by a pioneering teacher with great benefit to
all. Emaho! A classic is born for future generations.”—Shiva Rea,
founder of Samudra Global School of Living Yoga and author of
Tending the Heart Fire
“In a most refreshing way, Lama Willa invites us to wake up to the
wisdom of our bodies. Her skillful and practical guidance, informed by
years of deep practice in yoga and Tibetan Buddhist meditation,
literally moves us in new ways to be embodied and get out of our
heads. The Wakeful Body is a treasure of a book filled with
countless gems to nourish and ground. It will be a trusted resource
for years to come that I will return to time and time again.”—Susan
Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN, president of the Mind & Life Institute and
author of Leaves Falling Gently
“The Wakeful Body is a gift to the world and cements
Willa Blythe Baker as one of our strongest and most
convincing voices of a deeply somatic approach to Buddhist
practice. Baker persuasively theorizes that meditation is
misconceived as something we do with our mind. Far more
profitable is an exploration of bodily experience, and this shift in
focus from mind to body changes everything for the aspiring
meditator. Filled with anecdotes from her life, we follow her
journey of awakening as she enters as a young novitiate on the path
and emerges as one of the most important teachers of our time.”—Will
Johnson, author of The Posture of Meditation and
Breathing through the Whole Body
“The human body is a sacred form full of potential. This book lays out
rich and practical guidance to utilize it as a doorway to healing and
spiritual awakening.”—Anam Thubten, author of
Choosing Compassion
“A beautifully written expression of devotion to the body as
teacher—wherein one can clearly feel the depth and authenticity of the
author’s exploration and practice.”—Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, author
of The Logic of Faith
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