The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

Nathan Oxenfeld: Certified Teacher of the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, a
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The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

The Naked Eye Podcast is a show designed to help people learn how to see clearly with the naked eye. No glasses, no contacts, no laser eye surgeries… just natural vision improvement. Together we’ll explore the holistic side of eyecare and how natural alternatives like the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and more can give you healthier eyes, which leads to better eyesight and insight. Nathan Oxenfeld will be teaching you natural vision tips and vision enhancement practices, covering advances in vision training, vision science, and neuroplasticity, challenging orthodox views and belief systems, debunking vision myths, and conducting interviews with the world’s leading natural vision educators and other alternative practitioners that offer modalities that also enhance eyesight & insight. He'll also be answering listener questions and creating a forum for people who are in the process of improving their own vision holistically to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. This podcast will also be documenting The Naked Eye Book Tour 2015, which is a three-month cross-country journey to raise awareness of natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgery.

  1. My First Two Teacher Training Graduates with June Milich and Nalini Ramji

    APR 13

    My First Two Teacher Training Graduates with June Milich and Nalini Ramji

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld talks to his first two graduates of his Natural Vision Teacher Training Program, June Milich and Nalini Ramji, about a couple of key concepts that have helped them personally improve their own vision naturally and have started to help others as well. First, Nathan explains a little bit about the teacher training process and how it came about in 2020 and 2021, which led to the launch of the Beta version of his teacher training program in 2022. Then you'll hear from June about the best way to approach your vision improvement practices, and how important it is to tune into your feelings throughout the process. She even guides you through an experiential practice with swinging and feeling the results of the relaxation. To finish, you'll hear from Nalini about the concept of "kind eyes", and how to benefit from both imagining being looked at with kind eyes, and to practice looking at the world with kind eyes. Go to https://integraleyesight.com to work with Nalini, June, or Nathan!  Listen to June, Nalini, and Nathan read the June 1924 edition of Better Eyesight in Episode 60 of the Better Eyesight Podcast - https://www.bettereyesightpodcast.com/home/june1924 Get your copy of "A New World Of Seeing" - https://amzn.to/3VIpRz8  Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-light-tickets-1270715888429 for more information about the Color Light event in Italy in May 2025. Thank you for subscribing to The Naked Eye Podcast! Music by Audionautix - Namaste!

    1h 11m
  2. RE-RELEASE: Reversing Astigmatism with Esther Joy van der Werf

    APR 1

    RE-RELEASE: Reversing Astigmatism with Esther Joy van der Werf

    In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld announces the untimely loss of his friend and colleague Esther Joy van der Werf. Nathan and Esther had been teaming up on the Better Eyesight Podcast from 2019-2025, releasing new episodes on the 1st of every month where they read the original Better Eyesight Magazine articles from 100 years prior, which then spurred rich discussions between teachers and listeners in the monthly Better Eyesight League Meetings. Esther was passionate about educating as many people as possible about natural vision improvement, as well as creating communities around that mission. For more of Nathan's reflections, you can listen to the special Better Eyesight Podcast episode called "Remembering Esther", or go to www.integraleyesight.com/esther to see some photos from their times together over the years. As a way to honor and remember Esther, Nathan is re-releasing Episode 25 of The Naked Eye Podcast from 2018 when he interviewed Esther for the very first time. This conversation is a big part of what led to the creation of the Better Eyesight Podcast the following year in 2019. Please enjoy this re-broadcast, and feel free to go back through the first half of the Better Eyesight Podcast archive to listen to Esther's voice whenever you want at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com  ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: In Episode 25 of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Esther Joy Van Der Werf about the functional causes of astigmatism, and natural ways to reverse it without glasses or contacts. Whether you're trying to get rid of astigmatism or prevent astigmatism in the future, this episode will provide you with several action steps and insights on how to accomplish that. Esther and Nathan also cover lots of complimentary topics that will help you hone your holistic vision practice and make sure you are approaching it correctly in order to actually experience beneficial results and improvements in your vision.  Esther Joy Van Der Werf's website - https://www.visionsofjoy.org Dr. Elliott Forrest - A New Model of Functional Astigmatism - http://bit.ly/forrest1 Dr. Elliott Forrest - Eye Scan Therapy for Astigmatism - http://bit.ly/forrest2 Astigmatism Chart - http://bit.ly/astigmatismchart Click Here to learn more and support the Vision 2020 Documentary - https://vision2020movie.com Click Here to get a copy of Nathan's book "Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century" - https://www.integraleyesight.com/shop  Music by Audionautix. Namaste!

    1h 6m
  3. Anthropology of Eye Care with Anna Bambridge

    11/23/2024

    Anthropology of Eye Care with Anna Bambridge

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher (and anthropologist) Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Anna Bambridge, a natural vision teacher and researcher based in Glasgow, Scotland. The two natural vision educators discuss some of the topics from Anna's piece called "Seeing Details In Context", which can be read in its entirety on her website: https://embodied.vision/writing/seeing-details-in-context.html 0:30 - Anna on Episode 65 of the Better Eyesight Podcast 2:37 - 6 Month Vision Improvement Program from December 2024 - May 2025 4:44 - Eye Yoga Workshops in Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu in January 2025 7:25 - Anna’s Introduction 8:55 - Anna’s vision journey began at 3 years old 15:15 - Experiencing improvements and reducing prescriptions 16:30 - Decreasing from double-digit to single-digit prescription 19:40 - The nature of holistic eye care 22:00 - Quitting glasses cold turkey isn’t always the best way 26:26 - Researching myopia in the academic world 36:00 - The origins of glasses and their impacts on humanity 40:00 - University research about indigenous people’s vision 44:50 - The value of shamanistic vision 48:25 - The anthropology of eye care 56:16 - The role of belief: natural vision books make eyesight better, optician books make eyesight worse 1:02:16 - Telling the truth makes eyesight better, telling lies makes eyesight worse 1:06:00 - Everyone’s eyesight is completely unique 1:10:00 - Read Anna’s ‘Seeing Details In Context’ article at https://embodied.vision/writing/seeing-details-in-context.html More information about Anna's work can be found at https://embodied.vision/ Learn more about joining Nathan's upcoming 6 Month Vision Improvement Program going from December 2024 to May 2025: https://integraleyesight.com/6month Come to one of Nathan's Hawaii Workshops in January: https://integraleyesight.com/tour Music by Audionautix

    1h 15m
  4. 080: Nathan's New York Recap (Conference, Gathering, Retreat)

    11/15/2024

    080: Nathan's New York Recap (Conference, Gathering, Retreat)

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recaps his recent experiences in New York in September and October, including the 5 Day Association of Vision Educators Conference, the 4 Day Teacher Training Gathering, and the 3 Day Vision Retreat. The AVE Conference attracted 30+ natural vision teachers from the USA, Mexico, Canada, Europe, and more. The teacher training gathering gave Nathan and his teacher trainees a chance to meet in person. The 3 week NY trip culminated in a 3 Day Vision Retreat with Nathan Oxenfeld and Anat Axelrode, the creater of the Conversations with the Eyes method. Register for Nathan's free "Six Ways To Relax Your Eyes" class on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 @ 12:00pm EST at https://bit.ly/relaxyoureyesclass Join Nathan's next 6 Month Vision Improvement Program going from December 2024 to May 2025. Subscribe to the Naked Eye Podcast and the Better Eyesight Podcast. Music by Audionautix.

    1 hr
  5. The Fascia Vision Connection with Judy Gantz

    08/20/2024

    The Fascia Vision Connection with Judy Gantz

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Judy Gantz about her work with the fascia. Judy is the Director and Founder of the Center for Movement Education and Research. She skillfully blends anatomy and physiology with dance and movement. The fascia also plays an important role in the function of the eyes, so the topic of vision gets interwoven throughout. For more information about Judy's work, visit https://cmer.info/ To learn more about Nathan & Anat's upcoming 3 Day Vision Retreat, go to https://integraleyesight.com/2024retreat Thank you for listening!

    1h 9m
  6. Presence and Pinhole Glasses with Peter Grunwald

    05/20/2024

    Presence and Pinhole Glasses with Peter Grunwald

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher interviews Peter Grunwald, the creator of the Eyebody Method and a special type of pinhole glasses that help get you into a state of "presence" rather than a state of "underfocusing" or "overfocusing". For more information, go to https://eyebody.com/ or https://integraleyesight.com/ Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming Vision Retreat in New York this fall, likely October 3-5, 2024. Thank you!

    1h 25m
  7. Cultivating Community in Costa Rica

    04/29/2024

    Cultivating Community in Costa Rica

    In this solo episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld recounts his recent trip to Central America on an Ecovillage Tour that visited 7 intentional communities in 9 days. Not only was it an enriching experience, but it helped reiterate the important role that a healthy community plays in having healthy vision. Thankfully, he was able to embark on this international journey in January before breaking his leg in March! To read the text version of this piece and see some pictures and videos that go along with the story, go to https://integraleyesight.com/costarica To listen to Nathan's recent appearance on the TAO Living Podcast, go to https://youtu.be/-X6QTiuIl5s?si=j0jN3MWc1DVrqZf3  To watch Nathan's recent Spring Equinox Palming Party live from the hospital bed, go to https://www.youtube.com/live/yOa0xevzoiM?si=A_Nq6T2ghX35anbP  Shoutout to Peggy Huddleston for writing the extremely helpful book "Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster". Thanks to Audionautix for the music. Namaste!

    27 min
  8. Listening To The Eyes with Anat Axelrode

    02/29/2024

    Listening To The Eyes with Anat Axelrode

    In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Anat Axelrode about her unique method called Listening To The Eyes. By learning how to have conversations with the eyes, one can learn valuable information about what the eyes need in order to heal. For more information, visit Anat's website - https://eye-soul.ravpage.co.il/Listeningtotheeyes Go to https://integraleyesight.com/6month to watch the replay of "Improve Your Eyesight 6 Ways" and learn more about Nathan's upcoming 6 Month Vision Improvement Program.  Listen to the new episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast at https://bettereyesightpodcast.com and join the Better Eyesight League at https://patreon.com/bettereyesight Thank you for listening!

    1h 7m
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The Naked Eye Podcast is a show designed to help people learn how to see clearly with the naked eye. No glasses, no contacts, no laser eye surgeries… just natural vision improvement. Together we’ll explore the holistic side of eyecare and how natural alternatives like the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and more can give you healthier eyes, which leads to better eyesight and insight. Nathan Oxenfeld will be teaching you natural vision tips and vision enhancement practices, covering advances in vision training, vision science, and neuroplasticity, challenging orthodox views and belief systems, debunking vision myths, and conducting interviews with the world’s leading natural vision educators and other alternative practitioners that offer modalities that also enhance eyesight & insight. He'll also be answering listener questions and creating a forum for people who are in the process of improving their own vision holistically to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. This podcast will also be documenting The Naked Eye Book Tour 2015, which is a three-month cross-country journey to raise awareness of natural alternatives to glasses, contacts, and surgery.

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