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#HealIt S4EP8 | Heal it with A Radical Approach to Meditation | Will Johnson & Ken D Foster
Will Johnson, director of the Institute for Embodiment Training and founder of Bambu Hueco, challenges traditional meditation practices by emphasizing movement, breath, and bodily awareness as the foundation for spiritual transformation. Through his groundbreaking somatic approach, Johnson redefines sitting meditation—not as stillness, but as a continuous undulating flow that deepens presence and awakens radiance.
In this conversation, Johnson explores the significance of The Line, the concept of breathing through the whole body, and the overlooked wisdom from Buddhism’s seminal texts. He also addresses the role of psychedelics, the Rave movement, and the need for a distinctly Western approach to dharma. As someone described as the Martin Luther of Buddhism, Johnson engages in thought-provoking discussions on the future of meditation and its evolution beyond Eastern traditions.
Guest Bio:
Will Johnson is the director of the Institute for Embodiment Training and the founder of Bambu Hueco, a retreat center in Costa Rica that views the body as the doorway to spiritual growth and transformation. The author of several books, including Breathing through the Whole Body and Eyes Wide Open, he teaches a deeply body-oriented approach to sitting meditation at Buddhist centers around the world.
Show benefits:
- Reimagine Meditation – Deepen awareness through movement, breath, and embodiment.
- East Meets West – Discover how somatic practices can evolve Western Buddhism.
- Whole-Body Breathing – Unlock vitality and presence through conscious breath.
- Bold New Insights – Rethink Buddhism’s future, psychedelics, and spiritual reform.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/FkzWITBQJ8w
Will Johnson’s Website: https://www.embodiment.net/
Youtube: youtube.com/@thecouragenetwork
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Kendfoster
Voices of Courage: voicesofcourage.us
Ken D Foster: kendfoster.com
