Directory of Inner Relationship Teachers

Bret Lyon, Ph.D.

I have taught classes and given individual sessions in body-mind development for over 25 years. I discovered Focusing several years ago, and was astounded at how effective it was and how much it added to my previous work. I trained with Ann Weiser Cornell, and was certified in 2002. In addition to giving Focusing sessions, I have now fully incorporated Focusing into my Body, Breath & Being program.

Body, Breath & Being is a gentle form of the breath and energy work developed by Wilhelm Reich, a disciple of Freud who managed to combine eastern and western principles for healing and growth. My work is always done in a respectful Inner Relationship Focusing manner, conforming to Ann's principles of "the radical acceptance of everything" and "only going as quickly as your slowest part allows." I am also influenced by Buddhism, Feldenkrais body awareness, chi gung and Dr. John Sarno's research on the emotional causes of physical pain. I am trained in the Trauma Healing work of Peter Levine, which draws extensively from both Focusing and Reichian work.

In person sessions in Berkeley, California. Phone sessions as well.

Workshops: Embracing the Breath, Expanding Your Energy, Making Friends With Your Emotions, Reaching Out With Your Voice, Breathing & Spirituality, Receiving — For Givers, Asking For What You Want

Phone: 510-540-5115 or 510-913-1500

Email: bret@bodybreathbeing.com

Website: www.bodybreathbeing.com