Welcome to The Ick Season 2, where I’m exploring the five senses via interviews with Twitter experts that I love and respect. First up: the sense of touch with somatic movement coach Bex Nagy, aka @embryosophy. Each post has two parts, the essay and the interview. Find the essay here: How to Feel.
Watch my full interview with Bex where we cover “what is touch” by exploring the mechanics and subtleties of the human body. Plus, we adjust our hair a lot and even make a meme!
(00:01) Intro
“Bex, how'd you get here?" and how she defines her practice.
(00:50) “What Is Touch?”
The complexity of touch, including somatic modalities, pheromones, vibes, and the Body-Mind Centering technique of the "tone of the room."
(03:49) Expanding the Realm of Touch
“What else is in the realm of touch?"
The physicality of touch, including particles, photons, and the importance of slow movement.
(04:22) Deepening Sense of Touch through Yoga
Dealing with anxiety and depression, and the benefits of being more attuned to physical sensations.
(06:22) All the Receptors
How our bodies have an incredible amount of sensations and receptors + the importance of understanding these for self-awareness and injury prevention.
(08:31) How Interoception Helps Relationships
The functional benefits of understanding one's body and sensations for overall well-being and improved relationships.
(15:14) How To Get More In Touch With Touch - Demonstration
Practical exercises to become more connected with one's physical sensations.
Methods for distinguishing and feeling different tissues, including bones, through direct touch and imagination.
(20:54) Can You Feel an Energetic Body?
The challenges of articulating and understanding energy bodies.
(22:22) Sensing the Tone of the Room
How to attune to group dynamics and energy shifts.
(28:15) The Journey of Deep Sensing
Reflections on the value of deep sensing and why it matters
[Full Interview] How to Feel