Embodied Spirituality

Embodied Spirituality is a growing body of work that marries embodiment and spirituality. Many approaches to yoga, meditation, contemplation, nature-based spirituality, and even aspects of all the major religions can be included in embodied spirituality.

For most of my career I focused primarily on the body and psychology, developing Body-Mind Psychotherapy. In my private life, I focused on meditation and spirituality. Finally with my book, Heart Open, Body Awake, I came out of the spiritual closet.

Embodiment includes the full spectrum our beings: physicality, emotions, society, politics and spirituality. How do we go through the body to spiritual connection? Embodiment begins with respect—respect for our physical experience which includes emotionality and rationality. Respect naturally leads to connection to nature. In embodied spirituality we see the continuity between the earth and all its life forms, humans and the whole universe in its physical and spiritual dimensions.

So much of organized religion developed around controlling and subduing our bodies and our emotions to grow spiritually. Embodied spirituality embraces the awakened body, emotional awareness, relationship, sexuality, family life, and political activism.

Many approaches to embodied spirituality emphasize the heart. The heart is the gateway to so much of our spiritual potential. In our approach, as explicated in Susan’s new book, Heart Open, Body Awake: The Four Steps of Embodied Spirituality, the spiritual heart and the actual physical heart are recognized as an inseparable unity. In fact, the book explores how all of experiential anatomy can be an essential part of the spiritual path.

Embodied Spirituality emphasizes the individuality of each of our paths. It is an approach that supports you rather than dictates particular forms or beliefs. You can use your study of embodied spirituality to bring more body, emotion, nature, and relationship to your personal spiritual path.

2024-2025 Year of Embodiment

Includes everything below, the retreat in June, the monthly Embodiment Gatherings, and the Embodiment Self-Inquiry survey with annual personal feedback from Susan as desired. Register now!

Embodiment Retreat

June 21-23, 2024 attend and receive recordings for a weekend Embodiment Retreat. Online live meetings will be held from 11am-12:30pm each day. Participate in all or none of the live meetings. Written, audio, video support, and DIY schedule. Thinking about retreat? Learn more in this video. In person, live component. Info here

Other ways to explore Embodied Spirituality. These are all parts of the Year of Embodiment. . .

Embodiment Monthly Gatherings – Live Online

Meet with Susan online once a month, the first Saturday of the month, generally, at 11 am – 12:30 pm Mountain Time to learn and practice Embodied Spirituality Practices, including Embodiment Practice, embodied meditation, and more. Reading Heart Open, Body Awake will support these practice sessions.

Note: These hours may be used toward BMP Level 2 certification.

Saturdays, generally the 1st or 2nd Saturday of the month, 11 am – 12:30 pm MT. May 4 2024, June 22 (included in retreat), Aug 10, Sept 7, Oct 12, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 11, 2025, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3.
Register now:
$75 per session, advance registration necessary.
Pay from the heart option available.
Recordings available for every session you are registered for whether you attend live or not.
Everyone welcome.

Support your embodiment, meditation, relationship, and life practices. We begin and end with practice and take questions in the middle.

A Season of Embodiment

Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring. Try one season of Embodiment support, attending monthly live gatherings occur and receiving written, audio and video support throughout the season. Register now! Pay from the heart option available.