Ep. 36: Tann Cordell-Schneider

Ep. 36: Tann Cordell-Schneier: The Breath is Everything.Tann and I had never talked explicitly about our spiritual lives, but I have known for a long time how much she listens to the world around her.She has been my primary bodyworker for many years, and her way of practicing is unlike almost any other I have know. Her ability to be still, to listen to the body, and to do less is nearly unparalleled. I always suspected there was a lot more going on behind the scenes than I was told. It’s like there is a silent orchestra in the room as she is working — and her work responding to each note.It should not have surprised me how winding and diverse Tann’s spiritual background is — but somehow, it did. Tann’s willingness to soften, to welcome the moment, to open to breath could only have come from years of letting go, and letting go, and letting go.Embodiment is an essential aspect of spiritual practice. We are not just walking heads. Our bodies and our breath can connect us to G_d as quickly as prayer.This episode is a playful, light, heavy, open exploration of just that. Enjoy.[00:01:39] A Lapsed Rabbi Father & a Jewish Day School[00:12:52] Rehab, the 12 Steps & a Higher Power[00:18:37] The Breath as Connective Thread[00:30:01] A Daily Pranayama Practice[00:49:16] Softening as Spiritual Principle[00:54:54] Getting Comfortable with the Open PathLinks: 🌐 Work with Vera: veralester.com 📅 Book a coaching discovery call: veralester.as.me/coaching-discovery 🔗 Connect with Tann: https://www.tanncs.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veralester.substack.com/subscribe