Author name: Karin Lindgaard

The following text is an excerpt from the introduction to my book, Taking Heart and Making Sense, published in 2022. I have added a few subtitles for readability. If you’d like to understand more about how a theory of feeling relates to various contemporary uses of embodiment, you might like to start with my article […]

The term embodiment seems to be appearing more and more frequently in contemporary life. Psychologists and psychotherapists often use it when discussing trauma and its treatment. Yoga and movement teachers emphasise its importance and it often crops up in discussions of meditation and mindfulness. Embodiment theories within cognitive science are becoming increasingly influential and it