Dr. Michael Shea is an experienced manual therapist, craniosacral therapist, and Buddhist meditation practitioner. He is the author of several books and has trained with renowned teachers in various fields. Dr. Shea is also a student of the Dalai Lama and has a deep understanding of the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of the human heart.Visit Michael on his website: https://www.sheaheart.com/Key Points discussed:Feeling one's own heartbeat is the starting point for developing empathy and cultivating a compassionate heart.The biodynamic heart refers to the scientific embryology of the human heart and its spiritual growth.Practical mysticism involves integrating visionary experiences and spiritual practices into daily life.Recognizing and reframing polarizing thoughts and emotions can lead to a sense of peace and depolarization.Manual therapy, such as craniosacral therapy, can be a form of ministry through the laying on of hands.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: ?Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST➡️ Click here to receive linkNew Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com  ➡️  Click Here to Join. Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.Native Yoga Teacher Training 2024- In Studio and Livestream - for info delivered to your email click this link here: ➡️ https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/native-yoga-teacher-training-2023/Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.comSupport the showNative Yoga website: hereYouTube: hereInstagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin