People often speak about the need to “work on the relationship.” What exactly does that mean? In this episode of the Tao of Deep Intimacy Podcast, Arjuna Ardagh speaks from a lake in the deep wilderness in the High Sierra Mountains. He reflects on many ways to work on relationship, in a way that creates the best results, using Taoist principles and practices. He also reflects on what people often mean by this term.

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This episode of the podcast comes directly from the deep wilderness in the High Sierra Nevada Mountains. Arjuna and his partner Katherine reflect on the impact which the deep wilderness has on our nervous system, and the way it can antidote immersion in an increasingly virtual reality. They also talk about the wisdom of the belly, and the importance of cultivating sgzzyal energy.

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The Taoist sexual practices which we teach in the Tao of Deep Intimacy date back to the time of the Yellow Emperor, primarily taught by three women adepts.

Taoist practice has been through many changes and modifications in the intervening 5,000 years. In the last decades, we have developed a much richer and more nuanced understanding of the nature of trauma, particularly around sexuality, and how it can shut down the nervous system and blood flow, as well as inhibiting arousal.

Pioneers like Bessel van der Koop, Peter Levine, as well as Stephen Porkus understanding of Polyvagal Theory help us understand how to recognize sexual trauma as well as how to heal it.

Máire Ní G is a Taoist teacher from Ireland, trained by Master Mantak Chia, as well as an occupational therapist with extensive training and experience in working with trauma, particularly for women. She’s one of a small group of women who understand the interface between Taoist practice and working with sexual trauma for women, particularly in how Taoist practices can play a powerful role in healing.

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