Our guest Peter Payne has expressed enthusiasm for recent research into neurophenomenology and its effects on the philosophy of science. He sees in this development “the possibility of a non-Cartesian science which no longer separates mind from body.” For a fuller understanding of the topics covered in Contemplative Movement: A Bridge to Transformation, Peter has offered a recommended reading list below:
On neuroscience and somatic contemplation — a novel approach and introduction to understanding stress, trauma, and the body-mind therapies:
On recent developments in science, “The Interoceptive Turn” by Noga Arikha:
Somatic experiencing using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy:
Movement-based embodied contemplative practices, definitions and paradigms:
And below is an article (one of several) on a clinical study of qigong.
Digital Delivery of Meditative Movement Training Improved Health of Cigarette-Smoke-Exposed Subjects: