Willa Blythe Baker - Meditating with the Body
In this episode, Wendy speaks with meditation teacher and Buddhist scholar Willa Blythe Baker about her work, and how the body is relevant in meditation. They cover many topics, including:\nthe roots of her interest in Buddhism and early experiences of Buddhism in action;\na research study about meditation and real-world compassionate behavior in which she was involved and various interpretations of the results;\nhow qualities like curiosity and compassion that we develop toward our own mental states in meditation might transfer to others;\nthe most relevant outcomes for contemplative scientists to be measuring;\nrole of the body in contemplative practice;\nthree natural metaphors for what she calls "somatic mindfulness" practice;\nthe role of letting go, and the importance of trust and how to foster it;\nand implications of these ideas for how we view ourselves, and our interconnection with others and the world around us.\nFull show notes and resources