Somatic Internal Family Systems Embodied on the Yoga Mat: Identifying Parts in the Body - Live Demo

Join me, Cha Wilde, as I guide you through a practice combining yoga and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. We’ll explore how different parts of our personality manifest through physical sensations and movements on the yoga mat. Emphasizing presence, grounding, and awareness, we use breathing, meditation, and self-inquiry to reach a state of peacefulness and self-acceptance. Discover the parallels between physical and emotional experiences during yoga and the process of integrating different parts of ourselves through IFS. 00:00:54 -- Introduction to Somatic IFS and Yoga I introduce the concept of combining Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with yoga, creating a practice called "somatic IFS" or mindful yoga. This involves being aware of different parts of our personality that manifest through physical sensations and movements on the yoga mat. The practice is about loving and accepting all parts of ourselves, achieving self-love by feeling and embracing the "self" within. 00:02:29 -- Demonstration of Parts and Self-Energy I demonstrate how my fidgety movements and thoughts during the introduction are manifestations of different "parts" of my personality, such as concerns about appearance, self-consciousness, and insecurities. I contrast this with a state of "self-energy" or centeredness, achieved by separating myself from these parts and observing them objectively. 00:11:05 -- Exploring Parts Through Yoga and IFS I explain how yoga and IFS involve observing and interacting with different parts that arise during physical poses or emotional experiences. I encourage you to approach discomfort or resistance with curiosity and compassion, inquiring about the motivations and fears of these parts. It’s important to lean into and move through emotional pain or discomfort to achieve relief and freedom. 00:14:50 -- The Yoga Mat as a Microcosm of the Self I describe the yoga mat as a metaphorical boundary that represents the self, separate from external distractions and influences. By focusing solely on the experiences and sensations within this space, you can connect with the core essence of your being and establish a strong foundation for interacting with the world outside the mat.