Everyday Ecstasy
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Season one is a series about altered states in somatic sex education - what are they, how do they come about and how can we work with them ethically and usefully?
Everyday Ecstasy
Altered States with Deej Juventin
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Sam chats to Deej Juventin about altered states in somatic sex education.
This conversation was forms part of a research project about altered states in somatic sex education.
This discussion explores the concept of altered states in somatic sex education, emphasising the integration of neuroscience and somatic practices. Deej Juventin, a director at the Institute of Somatic Sexology, highlights the evolution of somatic work over 20 years, delving into the importance of presence, awareness, and consent in altered state experiences, noting the role of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis. Deej stresses the significance of practitioners' personal journeys and intention practices with all kinds of states in developing their capacity to effectively guide clients.
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