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
036: Winter Solstice Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:51
Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld offers monthly Vision Halls for his private vision students as perk of enrolling in one of his online programs or attending one of his live events. This is an excerpt from…
034: How To Breathe Through Stress and Relax When Busy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:30
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld teaches you a strategy to reduce stress, anxiety, and worry, and increase relaxation, clarity, and focus. This breathing technique, often called "Box Breat…
033: A Conversation with Barry Auchettl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:50
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld sits down for a conversation with Barry Auchettl. Barry Auchettl is the founder of Eye Power, the creator of Conversations The Game, and the facilitator of…
032: Accelerate Your Health with Sara Banta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:44
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Sara Banta, the owner of Accelerated Health Products. They discuss supplementing with silver and gold, the importance of collagen for the eyes a…
031: My Journey From Blur to Clarity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:52:18
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld, recounts his personal journey from daily dependence on glasses and contacts for myopia and astigmatism for over a decade, to reaching the point of seeing…
029: Visualizing Your New Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:50
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld reviews his 2018 and previews his 2019. Then he leads you through an interactive 8 minute palming practice where you get a chance to reflect on your past y…
028: Follow-Along Holistic Vision Routine with Nathan Oxenfeld [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:23
In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld guides you through about a half-dozen holistic vision practices to give you a personal experience of natural vision improvement. Settle in, eliminate all d…
027: PNW Book Tour and 2018 Vision Conference [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:46
In this episode, Nathan Oxenfeld shares the dates and locations of his outdoor vision walks and indoor vision workshops happening in Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, and Portland as part of his Pacific Northwest Book Tour.…