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065: Recap of a 7 Day Natural Vision Improvement Conference

065: Recap of a 7 Day Natural Vision Improvement Conference

Author: Nathan Oxenfeld: Certified Teacher of the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, a November 3, 2022 Duration: 1:36:35
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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld introduces you to the 2-dozen speakers featured in the 2022 Association of Vision Educators (AVE) Conference, which went from October 10-16.

This will be the sixth conference recap episode, and here are the previous five in case you want to go on further vision adventures:

Episode #14 - Boulder, Colorado

Episode #19 - Edinburgh, Scotland

Episode #27 - Portland, Oregon

Episode #35 - Frankfurt, Germany

Episode #39 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nathan's next 6 Month Vision Improvement Program is going from November 2022 to April 2023! https://integraleyesight.com/6month 

PALM and COME ALONG to the 2022 AVE CONFERENCE

DAY ONE

[09:30] Nina Hutchings - The Somatic Sensation of the Eyes (also featured on Better Eyesight Podcast #16 and #38)

[15:05] Dr. Jerriann Taber - Memory Brings Vision: How To Use Silhouette Cards (also featured on Better Eyesight Podcast #15 and The Naked Eye Podcast #40)

[19:40] Esther Joy van der Werf - Fear Of Sunlight: Is It Valid or Misguided? (co-host of the Better Eyesight Podcast and featured on The Naked Eye Podcast episodes #25 and #42)

DAY TWO

[25:12] Dr. Lilla Ungvary - Experiences of an Aeromedical Eye Doctor

[28:20] Anna Bambridge - Somatic Seeing (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #25)

[30:25] Larhken Carroll - Release Your Innate Healing Response 

DAY THREE

[32:28] Gloria Gina - Turning Your Temporary Clear Flashes Into Permanent Improvement (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #13, #22, and #37 and the Naked Eye Podcast episodes #42 and #61)

[37:57] Michal Mehler - How Our Eyes and Breathing are Connected: An Introduction to the Paula Method

[40:10] Judith Bolz - Two Eyes, Two Personalities: Connecting Inner Parts for More Clarity with the Help of Hypnosis

DAY FOUR

[45:45] Aileen Whiteford - From Eyesight To Insight: A Journey of Exploration and Discovery

[47:57] Larhken Carroll - Releasing Deep Emotions with Brain Gym

[49:11] Marybetts Sinclair - Eye Strain and Upper Body Tension (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #16)

DAY FIVE

[54:44] Anat Axelrode - Conversing With The Eyes: A Powerful Healing Tool for Eyes and Emotions

[58:39] Greg Marsh - Immerse Your Mind in the Outcome You Want with Guided Visualization (also featured on The Naked Eye Podcast episode #24 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #2, #12, #18, and #30)

[01:02:17] Claudia Muehlenweg - Eat Right For Your Sight (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #55 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #10 and #23)

DAY SIX - NATURAL VISION IMPROVEMENT DAY

[01:04:35] Nathan Oxenfeld - Bates Method During Screen Time

[1:08:58] Orit Kruglanski - Bates Method For The Next Generation (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast epidodes #26 and #35 and the Naked Eye Podcast episode #53)

[01:11:05] Claudia Muehlenweg - Roll & Relax: FaceTime (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #55 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #10 and #23)

[01:13:07] Dr. Marc Grossman - Vision & Relationship: An Integrated Model (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #21)

[01:15:15] Dr. Ainhoa de Federico - The Science Behind Natural Vision Improvement (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #20 and #32 and the Naked Eye Podcast episode #46)

[01:18:00] Peter Grunwald - Reading Effortlessly: when the arms are getting too short to read fine print (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #41)

[01:21:47] Dr. Jacob Liberman - Color Therapy for Natural Vision Improvement (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #56)

[01:23:45] AVE Panel moderated by Irena Castle (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #54)

DAY SEVEN 

[01:25:40] Dr. Ray Gottlieb - Central Fixation: A New Way To Practice (also featured on the Naked Eye Podcast episode #62 and the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #5, #17, and #29)

[01:28:00 Kate Keilman - Improve Your Vision Energetically (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episodes #3, #8, #11, and #28)

[01:30:00] Peter Grunwald - The Eyes The Windows of the Soul - The Joy of Transforming Long Held Emotional Stories Into Deeply Embodied Spiritual Attributes (also featured on the Better Eyesight Podcast episode #41)

Go to https://naturalvisionteachers.org for more information about the Association of Vision Educators and all the amazing teachers listed above.

Go to https://integraleyesight.com for more information about Nathan and Integral Eyesight Improvement.

Thank you!


What if the strain you feel in your eyes isn't a life sentence, but a habit you can change? The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries moves beyond conventional eyecare to investigate a holistic path. Hosted by Nathan Oxenfeld, a certified teacher of the Bates Method, yoga, and meditation, this podcast delves into the often-overlooked connection between how we use our eyes and our overall mental and physical state. Each conversation is a deep dive into practical, natural vision improvement. You’ll hear detailed discussions on techniques like breathwork and specific visual relaxation practices, all framed within the understanding that eyesight is not a static condition but a dynamic sense intertwined with stress, posture, and attention. The goal here isn't just to see a clearer chart, but to cultivate healthier eyes and a more insightful relationship with your own vision. Nathan guides listeners through principles that challenge the assumption that blur is permanent, offering a thoughtful exploration of how alternative methods can lead to tangible changes in daily life. Tune in for a nuanced perspective that redefines what it means to care for your eyes, focusing on the innate capacity for clarity that exists without external aids. This is a space for anyone curious about the potential of their own vision, eager to learn from a teacher who approaches seeing as an integral part of well-being.
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