Embodied Being

As a trained philosopher, Rolfing instructor, and Zen monk, Dr. Maitland travels far in this book--from the breadth and depth of philosophy's elegant language and arguments to down-to-earth plain-speak that often surprised me with words that quickly turned complexity into what is simple and relevant. --from the Foreword by Judith S. Freilich, MD Jeffrey Maitland has explored the pivotal fusion of mind, body, and planet, as he provides keys to the underlying meaning and context of somatic therapy. Beyond concrete mind and body are subtle mind and subtle body, and that's where Maitland lands in his work. --Richard Grossinger, author of Planet Medicine and Dark Pool of Light In this important new book, Jeffrey Maitland discloses the fallacies behind such perennial conundrums as metaphysical dualism and the mind-body problem. Engaging the metaphor of 'homecoming, ' Maitland reveals the transformational potential to be realized in transcending the false dichotomy between consciousness and somatic experience. --William Dabars, PhD, associate research professor, School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies, Arizona State University, and coauthor of Designing the New American University This book provides a guide to skilled perception for manual therapists. It is not so much a 'how to' training manual, but is a more philosophically based 'why to, ' from symptom to self discovery. --Thomas W. Findley MD/PhD, professor in Physical Medicine at New Jersey Medical School and physician at VA Medical Center, East Orange, New Jersey -As a trained philosopher, Rolfing instructor, and Zen monk, Dr. Maitland travels far in this book--from the breadth and depth of philosophy's elegant language and arguments to down-to-earth plain-speak that often surprised me with words that quickly turned complexity into what is simple and relevant.- --from the Foreword by Judith S. Freilich, MD -Jeffrey Maitland has explored the pivotal fusion of mind, body, and planet, as he provides keys to the underlying meaning and context of somatic therapy. Beyond concrete mind and body are subtle mind and subtle body, and that's where Maitland lands in his work.- --Richard Grossinger, author of Planet Medicine and Dark Pool of Light -In this important new book, Jeffrey Maitland discloses the fallacies behind such perennial conundrums as metaphysical dualism and the mind-body problem. Engaging the metaphor of 'homecoming, ' Maitland reveals the transformational potential to be realized in transcending the false dichotomy between consciousness and somatic experience.- --William Dabars, PhD, associate research professor, School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies, Arizona State University, and coauthor of Designing the New American University -This book provides a guide to skilled perception for manual therapists. It is not so much a 'how to' training manual, but is a more philosophically based 'why to, ' from symptom to self discovery.---Thomas W. Findley MD/PhD, professor in Physical Medicine at New Jersey Medical School and physician at VA Medical Center, East Orange, New Jersey Dr. Jeffrey Maitland s newest book, Embodied Being, is stunning! His broad range of vision, knowledge, experience, and wisdom brings into focus the importance of embodiment and the practical tools somatic/manual therapists use when helping their clients achieve balance safely whether the goal is to relieve aches and pains, enhance athletic skills, support psychological growth, or provide a glimpse of the numinous. Judith S. Freilich, MD There are plenty of guides to bodywork/manual therapy/palpation as anatomical realignment and psychosomatic healing, but JeffreyMaitland, a philosopher and ordained Zen monkas well as a Rolfer, has explored the pivotal fusion of mind, body, and planet, as he provides keys to the underlying meaning and context of somatic therapy. Beyond concrete mind and body are subtle mind and subtle body, and that s whereMaitlandlands in his work. Richard Grossinger, author of Planet Medicine and Dark Pool of Light As a philosopher, Zen monk, and holistic somatic practitioner, Jeffrey Maitland is uniquely positioned to bring clarity to our appreciation of the implications of embodiment. In this important new book, he discloses the fallacies behind such perennial conundrums as metaphysical dualism and the mind-body problem. Engaging the metaphor of 'homecoming, ' Maitland reveals the transformational potential to be realized in transcending the false dichotomy between consciousness and somatic experience. William Dabars, PhD, associate research professor, School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies, Arizona State University, andcoauthor of Designing the New American University I had the pleasure to study advanced techniques of structural integration with Jeff Maitland. I learned to examine clients for restrictions as they stood in front of the class. [W]e would observe the interaction between the practitioner and their client. What did Jeff see, and could I see the same thing?How was the practitioner standing and moving?How did that affect their overall goals?Did Jeff think a small change in posture or direction of forces would make a difference?Then we would respectfully approach the practitioner and offer our observations, and watch to see if the expected change happened.Thus I learned to also observe the practitioners for restrictions in their bodies. As I became more conscious of how my body influenced my work, I also became more aware of how the client s body was affecting mine. Where did I hurt when I looked at the client? Was that my discomfort or theirs? That principle of assessment has done me well in the twenty years since my training with Jeff. This book provides a guide to skilled perception for manual therapists. It is not so much a 'how to' training manual, but is a more philosophically based 'why to, ' from symptom to self discovery. For the practitioner, this means discovering our own ability to perceive by means of feeling. As he puts it, 'First and foremost, holistic manual therapy is about coming home to our bodies.' Not just for our patients, but for ourselves as practitioners. Thomas W. Findley MD/PhD, professor in Physical Medicine atNew Jersey Medical School andphysician atVA Medical Center, East Orange, New Jersey There are plenty of guides to bodywork/manual therapy/palpation as anatomical realignment and psychosomatic healing, but JeffreyMaitland, a philosopher and ordained Zen monkas well as a Rolfer, has explored the pivotal fusion of mind, body, and planet, as he provides keys to the underlying meaning and context of somatic therapy. Beyond concrete mind and body are subtle mind and subtle body, and that s whereMaitlandlands in his work. Richard Grossinger, author of Planet Medicine and Dark Pool of Light