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Tew Bunnag is a Tai Chi and meditation teacher currently working in the field of death and dying, a writer and an infinite source of inspiration and insight for me and many others.We recorded this conversation after our three days seminar "Peace in The Heart", in Corfu.Since Peace in the Heart is a deeply relevant topic to all of us as human beings - especially now with all that is happening in the world - I feel it is extremely important to share Tew's words and teachings, so as to awaken the inner work as much as possible, to as many as possible.Remembering our common ground as humans and working on what separates us and blocks this natural state of Peace of the Heart on each one of us and on all of us collectively, is the only possibility for Peace in the Wolrd.

Movement meditation music Music: Giancarlo Russo  Lyrics: Evi Choutou  Voice: Evi Choutou The first sound…Where is it coming from…?Inside or outside?Does it create or does it destroy?Does it calm or does it exalt?Does it accept or does it repel…? The first thought…Is it yours or borrowed?Is it open or forced?Is it guiding you or is it making you lose your way?Is it evolving or dispersing?Does it stay or does it go…? The first face…Is it original or reflected?Does it reveal itself or is it hiding?Do you look at it or are you distracted?Do you recognise it or do you have doubts about it?Do you face it or flee from it? The first encounter…Is it connection or conflict?Is it chance or a sign?Is it inspiration or repetition?Is it transforming or conforming?Does it unite or does it alienate? The first word…Is it love or fear?Is it laughing or crying?Is it speaking or listening?Does it receive or does it pretend?Does it Give or does it blackmail…? The answer is thereFor all questions it is the same Intuition or suggestion…?Who is asking?Who is answering?Does anyone listen?Does anyone care?Are you here…?Are YOU here? Your movement…Is it Exploding or imploding…?Is it expressing or compressing?Is it Holding or generating…?Is it Creating space or is it filling it…?Who is moving…? Your experience…?Is it exploring or does it know?Is it living in the past or in the future…?Is it knowledge or memory?Is it a journey or a destination?Is it beginning or ending…? The truth…?Is it yours or mine?Is it invention or discovery?Is it sought or remembered?Is it treasured or shared?Does it have time?Does it have form? Your awareness…?Is it present or sedated…?Is it truth or fantasy?Does it shake you or is it silently waiting?Does it decide or is it observing?Is there really a choice…? Love or indifference?Do you know where you are?Do you know who you are…?Do you know why…?Are you afraid to ask or afraid to know…?…. The answer is thereFor all questions it is the same… Beyond matter…Beyond the intellect…Beyond the mind…Beyond space…Beyond time…You are moving… Expansion and contractionin this unique physical expression you now inhabit…Perhaps reflected, perhaps realIt doesn’t matter … The movement is in the heartThe hand can feel itThe Movement is in the breathThe body lives itThe Movement is in the soundThe senses absorb it… But nowFind that placewhere there is Neither motion nor stillnessNeither in nor out… The answer is thereFor all questions it is the sameWhen the souls meet the SoulNeither you nor INooneEveryoneEverywhereAt the same time…Without being…Being(Love) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/ About SATI Dynamic events - retreats - experiences https://www.satidynamic.com/en/ Awareness Training online paths and courses: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en

Let's merge in the deepest meaning of lovingkindness as taught by the Buddha and experience together its peacefulness in a short practice! More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

Just be in the moment... savor it... be in it with all your senses to absorb its unique beauty! More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

Take time to appreciate your efforts. This meditation will help you reflect on all the ways you’ve invested in yourself and the good you’ve done, and how that can have an impact on the people and world around you. After dedicating your practice, you’ll consider ways to continue supporting yourself in a regular meditation habit. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

In this meditation, you will allow your mind to rest. By resting, you can open back up to the fullness, wonder, and possibility that is alive right here in this very moment. When you can stay connected in this way and see the transparent nature of your thoughts and emotions, you can let these thoughts go without getting caught up in them, leading to greater confidence in and out of your meditation practice. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

As you descend into longer practice sessions, you are deepening your familiarity with your mind and how it might prefer, repel, or check out entirely when it meets certain experiences. In this meditation, you’ll sharpen your attention and create space to stay long enough so you can see the changing nature of your reactions and witness how everything that arises also passes. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

Our emotions can feel so strong that sometimes it seems like we're being swept away by them. When you develop your ability to concentrate, you are training yourself to know when you’re being carried away and how you can start to ride those emotions. In this meditation, you’ll rely on your breath and body to serve as anchors as you navigate the waves, understanding that you are not your emotions and your emotions don't have to dictate your actions. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

When a moment of discomfort or agitation arises, you may notice all of your reactions that rise with it. Rather than following those reactions, you can make the choice to stay and lean in to the discomfort. When you allow yourself to feel and sit with what is coming up for you, you are cultivating an inner strength that is able to accommodate whatever arises. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

Learn to approach your mind as an ally rather than something to struggle with. When you fight against yourself, you create inner divisiveness, and the intention of meditation is to remember our wholeness and accept all parts of ourselves that feel separate. Acceptance is our doorway to compassion. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

After spending some time in your practice, you can start to revisit and refine certain elements of your physical posture and mental attitude that might have either gotten too tight or too loose. This short practice will help you find balance between the two, so you have just the right amount of effort without becoming too rigid. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

In this podcast, you’ll develop mental flexibility by highlighting the aspect of letting go. We often don't realize how tightly we’re holding onto an idea, belief, or thought. When you get caught in this tight hold, you limit your possibilities for seeing things any other way, and this can often lead to frustration, disappointment, or a sense of dissatisfaction. This meditation will help you practice letting go to open yourself back up to the freshness of what is possible right now. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

Working with our mind can be both beautiful and challenging. When we feel challenged by our practice, it is useful to remember that growth comes from overcoming challenges. Some days will feel better than others, and when we can release our expectations of how practice “should” be, we’ll strengthen our skill to meet whatever comes our way with an open heart and mind. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

When we’re not clear about our reason for meditating, from practicing awareness or any kind of physical / mental /emotional work, we may easily find ourselves uninspired to practice. In this practice, we’ll consider our “why” and connect with our reason for showing up in our practices. Connecting with our motivation will carry us through moments of resistance, and on the other side, we’ll discover your resilience. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/

When begin to learn the tendencies of the mind, it can feel like a pretty wild animal! This is actually a good sign. Many people have the misconception that the mind is something to be controlled and that thoughts are to be destroyed, but this creates more tension and struggles for us. In this short meditation, you’ll learn to gently work with your mind in guiding it back to the present moment. More about SATI Dynamic (Sensory Awareness Training & Inspiration): https://www.satidynamic.com/?lang=en Train Your Awareness Online: https://www.satidynamic.com/video/?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evichoutou/ https://www.instagram.com/satidynamic/