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Oct 2024
57m 4s

My Interview with Shawn Parell: Somatic...

Jonathan Foust
About this episode

Here’s my interview with the wonderful Shawn Parell, a wonderful teacher, guide and passionate student of the dharma.

We discuss the evolution of practice, the power of somatic awareness, how to balance daily life with deep practice and how meditation can be a wonderful tool for self-discovery.

For more about Shawn and her offerings, go to  www.shawnparell.com, Instagram @ShawnParell for weekly meditations and prompts for practice and lots more. 

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