Somatic Primer Podcast

Somatic Primer
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The Somatic Primer Podcast hosts interdisciplinary conversations from experts in their fields and sharing those ideas within the larger somatic community. 

  1. 2d ago

    My Conversation with Malcolm Smith

    Malcolm Smith has been a student of the Great Perfection teachings since 1992. His main Dzogchen teachers are Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, the late Kunzang Dechen Lingpa, and the late H.H. Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche. He is a veteran of a traditional three-year solitary Tibetan Buddhist retreat, a published translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts, and was awarded the Āchārya degree by the Sakya Institute in 2004. Since 1992 Malcolm Smith has worked on a wide variety of texts for Sakya, Drikung Kagyü, and Nyingma groups, as well as medical and astrological texts. His most recent translation is "Yoga of the Natural State The Dzogchen Aural Lineage Support the show

  2. Jun 17

    My Conversation with Sifu Lyndon Oudsten

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Sifu Lyndon Oudsten. Sifu Lyndon Oudsten is a highly accomplished martial arts master from the Netherlands who serves as the Chief Instructor of Yan Shou Gong (YSG) for Europe and North America. He is a senior student of Master Yap Boh Heong. For Classes & Workshops with Sifu Lydon; https://yanshougong.org/courses/list Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode  Support the show

  3. Apr 20

    Feng Shui

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Fungi Shui experts Nicole Zaremba, Astrid Glockner and Shenay Paakkanen. They are also the hosts of the Energy podcast Nicole Zaremba is a Feng Shui Instructor at the Yap Cheng Hai Academy,  Feng Shui Consultant for building construction and optimization of living and work spaces and creator of the online webinar for Basic Feng Shui Knowledge at https://themartialman.com/courses/fengshui/ Find out more under www.klassisches-feng-shui.de Astrid Glockner a professional translator, Feng Shui practitioner and Yan Shou Gong instructor. Şenay Paakkanen - is a carpenter master, interior designer, Feng Shui expert and Yan Shou Gong instructor. www.senaypaakkanen.com Listen to their Energy Podcast Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon. Visit our Patreon Somatic Primer Support the show

  4. Mar 12

    Jack Thompson: Fascia Coach

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Jack Thompson. Jack Thompson is a somatic coach focusing on the fascia body. With a background in wrestling and systema he sought out new ways of thinking about the body and moving while trying to heal old injuries. Over decades of research he slowly developed his fascia strength program that he now shares with others. Find out more about Jack and his work at: https://jackthompsoncoaching.com Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon.  We would also like to  invite listeners to our online learning platform at somatic primer on patreon. There you can find weekly taiji and somatic classes as well as articles and extended content.  As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Support the show

  5. Feb 2

    My Conversation with Master Yap Boh Heong

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Master Yap Boh Heong  Master Yap is a distinguished healer and martial artist from Malaysia, renowned for his expertise in traditional Chinese martial arts, particularly Wu Mei Quan and the Five Ancestors Fist. He began his training under the guidance of his father, Grandmaster Yap Cheng Hai, and then Master Chee. In addition to his martial pursuits, Master Yap is a lineage holder and instructor of Yan Shou Gong, also known as the Art of Longevity.  Master Yap has delved deeply into the intricacies of Fascia and has worked to create a bridge from the traditional ways of teaching these arts and making them more accessible for a new generation of practitioners.  Master Yap's website, https://yanshougong.org/ Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon. There you can also find weekly tai chi, qigong, and somatic classes as well as articles and extended content.  Somatic Primer's Online Learning Platform, https://www.patreon.com/c/u63954666?vanity=user As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode.  Support the show

  6. Jan 3

    Dennis Wang: Han Yang Ru Yi Gong (Medical Qigong)

    On this episode I had the pleasure to speak with Master Dennis Wang. Master Dennis Wang is a devoted lifetime practitioner of Chinese Martial Arts and Qi Gong. His expertise and skills span decades of dedicated practice. In 2003, Master Dennis discovered Han Yang Ru Yi and became captivated by its rich history and healing power. In 2010, Master Dennis was inducted as the first indoor disciple of Grandmaster Shao Xing Xuen. Since then, he has devoted his life to spreading the practice of Han Yang Ru Yi Gong. His extensive experience and unique perspective are invaluable to students seeking to deepen their knowledge and practice of this ancient art. To discover more about Dennis Wang please visit: https://yanshougong.org or https://themartialman.com/courses/han-yang-ru-yi-qi-gong/ Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Support the show

  7. 11/30/2025

    Howard Wang: Prana Dynamics

    On today’s episode I had the pleasure to speak with Howard Wang. He has been exploring the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Kung Fu through multiple disciplines since he was 14 years of age when he first learned the Eight Step Praying Mantis from his father, Grand Master Wang Chieh. Howard has studied Traditional Chinese Martial Arts as well as both Eastern and Western spiritual philosophies.  Combining the theory and practice of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts and spiritual insights he has summarized the essence of Chinese Kung Fu into “Prana Dynamics”, literally life energy in animation. Click here to find out more about Howard Wang Thank you to all the listeners who are supporting the show and if you are not already then please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation on our online learning platform at Somatic Primer on Patreon. As always thank you for listening and enjoy the episode! Support the show

  8. 11/10/2025

    Dr. Shin Lin - The Science of Acupuncture

    On today’s episode I once again had the pleasure to speak to Dr. Shin Lin.  Shin Lin, PhD, is a world-renowned expert on Tai Chi and a 12th generation heir of Chen Style Tai Chi designated by Grandmaster Chen Zheng-Lei of China’s Chen Family Village, where Tai Chi originated. He is a longtime chair of biophysics at Johns Hopkins and professor of biological sciences and biomedical engineering at UCI, where his Laboratory for Mind-Body Signaling and Energy Research applies modern biophysical technologies to study the benefits of Tai Chi/Qigong on mind-body functions and body energy measured as heat, light and electricity. The result of his studies, are used to formulate models to explain the beneficial effects of these practices  on health and healing at the cellular, and molecular levels. You can checkout his research @ Department of Cell Biology   Please visit Somatic Primer: You can visit at our website: Somaticprimer.com For upcoming live courses: Vidyamethod.com Our Online Learning Platform @ Somatic Primer on Patreon Please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation and don’t to forget to like and subscribe. Support the show

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The Somatic Primer Podcast hosts interdisciplinary conversations from experts in their fields and sharing those ideas within the larger somatic community. 

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  • Creator
    Somatic Primer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
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