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This is a talk with Bonne Gene Wallace on the applications + lifestyle practices of Tantra Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Herbalism, Functional Medicine and a window into Free Diving.
Bonnie is a Holistic Gut + Mental Health Specialist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Functional Medicine Consultant, Tantra Yoga Practitioner, and Holistic Chef. Nedra Glover Tawwab is mentioned for her good work on boundaries and an inspiring book to read.
Transcript Summary
Introduction: Sacred Technologies
- Brooke discusses her approach to yoga and wellness, which she calls "Twilight alchemy," drawing from ancient systems like Tantra and Ayurveda.
- Brooke believes that applying sacred technologies, such as yoga and herbal wisdom, can help individuals improve their lives and have more impact in the world.
- Brooke discusses how sacred technologies like flower essences help awaken our perception and make better choices in life.
Summary of Chat with Bonnie Gene Wallace
- Brooke Sullivan and Bonnie discuss Tantra, yoga, Ayurveda, and functional medicine, exploring the similarities and differences between their approaches and how they integrate different modalities to create a holistic practice.
- They delve into topics such as Complex PTSD, multi-dimensional seeing, standardization of medical care, and the importance of embracing the subtle realm of plants and mental health care in their practices.
- Brooke Sullivan discusses the importance of labs in yoga nidra practice and how they can become a crutch or a helpful tool.
- Brooke and Bonnie discuss the similarities between the deep blue ocean and the pranic current in meditation and scuba diving.
Chapter Highlights
- Yoga, Ayurveda, and functional medicine. 10:07
- Brooke Sullivan shares her love for nature and her passion for yoga, connecting with her dad through remedies and rituals.
- Brooke finds a sangha sister in the speaker, feeling grateful for their synergy of similar interests.
- Bonnie, a functional medicine practitioner candidate, combines Western and Eastern medicine approaches to provide personalized healthcare.
- Functional medicine approach to lab data interpretation. 15:27
- Functional medicine focuses on root causes and prevention, while conventional medicine diagnoses and manages symptoms.
- Speaker 3 highlights the value of functional lab testing in functional medicine, but also cautions against overreliance on expensive and potentially avoidant measures.
- Functional medicine, Ayurvedic practices, and reconnecting with body intelligence. 21:22
- Focus on root causes vs. quick fixes in functional medicine practices.
- Speaker 3 emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's responses to stress and disease, rather than viewing them as mistakes or failures.
- Speaker 3 and Brooke Sullivan discuss the connection between functional medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, and alleviating stressors to promote healing and well-being.
- Yoga, tantra, and self-discovery. 25:49
- Insight from yogic and tantric practices helps individuals understand themselves, set boundaries, and live authentically.
- Brooke Sullivan describes a meditation practice called "incarnation pranayama" where she traced an o