Embodied Oppression with Hala Khouri

In This Body

Join Ailey Jolie and Hala Khouri, a therapist, yoga teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, for this episode of In This Body. Hala shares her insights and experiences on embodiment, trauma healing, and social justice activism. The discussion delves into Hala’s personal journey, the importance of connecting to one's body, and how somatic practices can inform activism and collective healing. They also explore approaches to making yoga and other somatic practices inclusive and effective for diverse communities. Listeners are offered practical tips to begin and sustain their own embodiment practices. This is a truly potent episode centered in rich wisdom around social justice, oppression, and liberation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

They discuss In this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
• 01:03 Meet Hala Khouri: Somatic Counselor and Yoga Teacher
• 02:34 Hala's Journey: From Psychology to Somatics
• 04:58 Discovering Yoga and Somatic Therapy
• 07:40 The Birth of 'Off the Mat, Into the World'
• 11:50 Intersection of Activism and Embodiment
• 18:26 Challenges in Embodied Healing and Community Support
• 24:40 Survival Strategies and Psychoeducation
• 25:58 Reinhabiting the Body and Identity Shift
• 26:44 Changes in Relationships and Self-Perception
• 29:25 Yoga and Somatic Practices
• 33:54 Compassionate Movement and Body Positivity
• 37:32 Addressing Negative Body Stories
• 38:39 Environmental Influence on Body Image
• 42:23 Practical Tips for Body Connection
• 44:28 Final Thoughts and Resources

You can read the show transcript here.

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