{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 87 \u2013 Deepening Body Awareness &amp; the Art of Letting Go with David Lobenstine","description":"In this episode of&amp;nbsp;Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg continues his conversation with David Lobenstine, an experienced massage therapist and educator. They explore how deeper body awareness can transform well-being, the importance of relaxation in healing, and how letting go of tension is a skill that requires practice. David shares insights on the intersection of movement, breath, and mindfulness, explaining how they influence both massage therapy and everyday life. Key Takeaways:  Relaxation is an active process\u2014learning to let go takes time and awareness. Breath and movement are deeply connected to tension and release. Massage therapy is not just about fixing pain\u2014it\u2019s about fostering awareness. Most people hold unconscious tension that affects posture and movement. Body awareness helps break the cycle of chronic stress and discomfort. Letting go of tension doesn\u2019t mean collapsing\u2014it means finding balance. Self-awareness leads to better movement patterns and long-term resilience.  Memorable Quotes: \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f &quot;You can\u2019t force relaxation\u2014it\u2019s something you allow.&quot; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f &quot;Most of us are holding tension we don\u2019t even realize is there.&quot; \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f &quot;Breath, movement, and awareness are key to letting go.&quot; Chapters &amp;amp; Time Stamps: \u23f3 00:00 \u2013 Introduction to David Lobenstine (Part 2) \u23f3 02:15 \u2013 Why relaxation is a learned skill \u23f3 05:40 \u2013 The connection between breath, movement, and tension \u23f3 09:10 \u2013 How massage therapy fosters deep body awareness \u23f3 14:25 \u2013 Why unconscious tension affects posture and mobility \u23f3 18:45 \u2013 Practical ways to release chronic tension \u23f3 23:00 \u2013 Balancing effort and relaxation in movement \ud83d\udcfa Watch the Video Version on YouTube: \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/youtu.be\/IK4m3M2Eu4E \ud83c\udfb5 Music Credits:  Aaron \u2013 Piano Joanne Garton \u2013 Fiddle Andrew Van Norstrand \u2013 Guitar &amp;amp; Producer Hollis Easter \u2013 Flute Sound Engineer: Dana Billings  \ud83c\udfb6&amp;nbsp;Find their music on Bandcamp!&amp;nbsp;Here ","author_name":"Resilience Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/resiliencevermont.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35640895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185649135"}