Author | Biologist | Bodyworker
Casting an eye over mind-body dynamics.
Find the information you need about bodywork, animal self-medication, & somatic empathy. Book shiatsu, neigong & tai chi classes & workshops.
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Find the information you need about bodywork, animal self-medication, & somatic empathy. Book shiatsu, neigong & tai chi classes & workshops. 〰️
Wild Health (book)
Animal Self-medication & Zoopharmacognosy
Twenty years ago I wrote the first book about health maintenance strategies in wild animals. WILD HEALTH has become a classic and is now available on Kindle and in paperback. More about animal self-medication here.
“ A fascinating and enlightening view of how our closest relatives stay healthy. Secrets of nature deliciously told,"
President of the World Organization for Animal Health, William B Karesh, DVM.
imitation of gestures helps us unconsciously understand each other
Somatic Empathy
My current work revolves around somatic empathy—that ability to feel what others feel in our own body as if happening to us. I aim to normalize somatic empathy, remove the fear & mistrust of this often uncanny experience. I have a new book coming out soon [sign up to my mailing list for early notice?]. More details and articles here…
“ I really enjoyed this course. It made a lot of experiences fall into place and I know it will be incredibly helpful for me, especially when working with vulnerable groups,” yoga teacher, Belinda Edwards.
Shiatsu by Cindy Engel
Why Bodywork Works
Blending my background as a research biologist with over 20 years of hands-on practical experience as a bodyworker, I write regular articles explaining the latest scientific explanations of why and how bodywork works. More here…
“I’d been suffering with almost constant migraines and shoulder and neck pain. Since having a Shiatsu with Cindy last week, I have been totally pain and migraine free!” artist, Boo Compton.
“Cindy Engel explores the fascinating world of animal self-medication in this well researched and engagingly written book. All the thousands of us who are turning increasingly to alternative medicine will find Wild Health particularly compelling.”
“Cindy is the perfect guide, blending East and West, the science and the esoteric perfectly. A brilliant teacher. ”
“This course is a breath of fresh air!”