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In this episode, Certified Bates Method Teacher, Nathan Oxenfeld interviews Michal Mehler of Graceful Ease. Michal is a movement instructor who teaches the Paula Method, which deals with the sphincters/ring muscles of the body, including the eyes! Listen to find out what the overlaps between the Paula Method and the Bates Method are, and how you can keep exploring non-invasive approaches towards self-healing and natural vision improvement.

[1:30] Michal’s story and the Paula Method [3:00] The 2 levels of the Paula Method [4:06] History of the Paula Method [5:00] Examples of external and internal ring muscles / sphincters [6:30] “Chain Reactions” between different body parts and systems [8:10] Following the chain reactions, allowing body to direct the work [9:35] Palming and sensing the body [12:45] Dealing with eye pain & myopia through digestive issues [15:55] People improving their eyesight with the Paula Method and breathing work [17:50] Sphincters / ring muscles in and around the eyes [25:25] Getting back in touch with the body [30:00] The human body is very expressive, if we listen [31:51] Michal’s experiment for releasing astigmatism: let your eyes go on a hike [37:41] Michal and Nathan experience Paula Method chain reactions with the tongue, eyebrows, and hands [51:30] Connection between eyes and pelvic floor [54:20] Dr. Bates had trust in his patients [59:11] The Paula Method helped Michal reverse asthma in her 40s [1:03:11] Michal’s website is www.gracefulease.com [1:07:58] Combining the Bates Method with the Paula Method [1:09:52] How Michal approaches specific vision problems Michal's website is https://gracefulease.com/

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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!