HOME ABOUT US WORK WITH US PROGRAMS + TRAINING
RETREATS + CLASSES BLOG SHOP CONTACT

The Blog.

Gain Deeper Perspective.

Reclaiming the Body: The Problematic Legacy of Mind-Body Dualism body disocciation burnout caretesian dualism descartes emotional suppression feminine feminism masculine mind body split overwork patriarchy somatic sovereingty womxn Sep 17, 2024

 

"To be truly liberated, we must confront the parts of ourselves that are in a hidden alliance with the systems that seek to destroy us." - Cole Arthur Riley

 

For centuries, Western culture has been shaped by a theory that has deeply affected how we view ourselves, our bodies and our capacity for sovereignty. This theory is rooted in the 17th-century philosophy of René Descartes, a French philosopher whose ideas about the separation of mind and body have had a lasting - and...

Continue Reading...

Categories

All Categories afferent nerves authenticity autonomic nervous system autonomy body disocciation bottom up boundaries burnout busyness capitalism caretesian dualism carl jung collective freedom colonialism consent descartes earth emotional suppression explicit memory feedback loops feminine feminism follow what feels good follow your intuition freedom gut feelings implicit memory integrative somatic therapy jewel within jungian jungian psychology liberation masculine mind body split mindbody mindfulness overwork paradox parasympathetic patriarchy people pleasing personal freedom reclaim your sovereignty safety sandplay sandplay therapy self self governance self worth self-activating slow down social justice somatic somatic awareness somatic experiencing somatic healing somatic sovereignty somatic sovereingty somatic therapy sovereignty state creates story tension of opposities therapy top down trauma trauma resolution vagus nerve womxn yoga
Author

Monique Pangari, MEd, SEP

Author

Monique is a Somatic Psychotherapist with 25 years experience. She is the director of Somatic Sovereignty and specialises in guiding womxn and children through the transformative journey of healing from developmental and complex trauma. Her integrative approach combines somatic counselling, attachment therapy, therapeutic touch, jungian sandplay therapy, eco-psychotherapy, nature based expressive therapies and trauma-informed yoga & bodywork to help you reconnect with your body, nurture your nervous system and reclaim your life and sovereignty.

Ā 
Stay connected with news and updates!
Sign Up

Join Our Mailing List Today & Receive aĀ Free Copy ofĀ Ā Your Parasympathetic Health & Wellness Guide.

Discover practical tips for nurturing your well-being and reconnecting with your body's natural calm. Sign up now and take the first step towards a more balanced, harmonious life.