The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries

Author: Nathan Oxenfeld: Certified Teacher of the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, a Language: English Episodes: 86
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.
Episodes
026: Bates Method FAQ #3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:50
In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld answers some frequently asked questions about the Bates Method of natural vision improvement, including: -What order should I watch your Bates Method 101 videos in? -Should vision practic…
025: Reversing Astigmatism with Esther Joy Van Der Werf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:31
In Episode 25 of The Naked Eye Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Esther Joy Van Der Werf about the functional causes of astigmatism, and natural ways to reverse it without glasses or contacts. Whether you're trying to…
024: Greg Marsh and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:19
In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews one of his colleagues, Greg Marsh. Listen to learn Greg's personal story of improving his vision using the Bates Method and how he addresses the underlying emotional root cause…
023: East Coast Book Tour and Sneak Peek of New Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:19
Nathan Oxenfeld just released the new and improved edition of Give Up Your Glasses For Good: Holistic Eye Care for the 21st Century. You are invited to attend one of his Holistic Vision Improvement Workshops along his on…
022: Aldous Huxley's Reading Rules for Clearer Vision Near and Far [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:18
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads a section of Aldous Huxley's book The Art Of Seeing that explains a handful of simple yet powerful suggestions to transform reading from an activity…
020: How An Eye Doctor Improved His Vision Naturally 100 Years Ago [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reads you the story of Dr. William Bates' own personal experience recounting how he discovered one of the fundamental truths about natural vision improveme…