Material for the brain

In 'Material for the brain', Matan Levkowich invites guest, colleagues and friends to reflect on the question 'How can one develop a meaningful relationship with one's own body'.In his non formal style of hosting, Matan enables the conversations flow naturally between theoretic concepts, applicable ideas and personal stories.Subscribe to get the podcast directly to your email:https://movementlab.eu/subscribeLearn more about the Movement Lab educational programs:https://movementlab.eu/study-groups

Material for the brain is a society podcast hosted by Matan Levkowich, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matan Levkowich hosts Material for the brain, a society show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  #54 - Relational Truths. Animism & The Politics of Being / Christos Galanis

  Oct 6, 20251h 19mS5

  <p>This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025. </p><p>My guest for this episode Christos Galanis - an interdisciplinary artist, cultural geographer, Animist, and ritual facilitator based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work intricately weaves themes of displacement, ancestry, and the sacred, drawing from a rich tapestry of personal history, ethnography, and experiential practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Christos earned a BFA in Integrated Music Studies from Concordia University in Montreal, an MFA in Art & Ecology from the University of New Mexico and a PhD in Cultural Geography at the University of Edinburgh.</p><p><br></p><...

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  Episode #53

  #53 - The Paradox of Inclusivity / Matan Levkowich

  Jun 2, 202529 minS4

  <p>In this solo episode, Matan Levkowich explores the complex terrain of inclusivity in dance and movement spaces. Reflecting on personal experiences and recent conversations at a contact improvisation festival, he distinguishes between participatory and missionary forms of inclusivity, and unpacks the paradoxes that arise when openness becomes an obligation. A thoughtful inquiry into boundaries, values, and what it truly means to create a welcoming space.</p><p><br></p><p>Join our Open Day:</p><p>https://movementlab.eu/open-day</p><p><br></p><p>Get your ticket for our Performance Evening:</p><p>https://movementlab.eu/performance-evening</p>

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  Episode #52

  #52 - The Purpose of Dance / Matan Levkowich

  Apr 9, 202537 minS4

  <p>In this solo episode, I explore a question that has been with me for years: Why do humans dance? Beyond self-expression or personal growth, dance may hold something much deeper—something ancient. I dive into the idea of dance as a social technology, a form of collective sacrifice, and a gateway to the transcendent.</p><p>Whether you're a dancer, a seeker, or simply curious—this episode is an invitation to reimagine what dance can mean.</p><p><br></p><p>Join our Info Evening:</p><p>https://movementlab.eu/info-evening</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast:</p><p...

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  Episode #51

  #51 - Reclaiming Connection / Sean Green

  Mar 14, 20251h 24mS4

  <p>My guest for this episode is Sean Green - a couples and relationship coach, trainer of communication and meditation, a father of 3 children, and musician based in Vienna.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sean has spent thousands of hours meditating, practising and learning from many traditions and schools on the Inner Path for over 20 years. His professional engagements are characterised by his calmness, clarity and loving presence. He support his clients in experiencing authentic aliveness, connection and inner peace. </p><p><br /></p><p>In our conversation, we explored the nature of communication—not just as a tool for ex...

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  Episode #50

  #50 - The Body Knows. Creativity in Times of Grief / Smadar Goshen

  Feb 17, 20251h 29mS4

  <p>My guest for the 50th episode is Smadar Goshen, a choreographer, dancer, a certified Gaga teacher and a Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis trainer and teacher’s trainer. Smadar completed her B.A in dance and M.A in choreography at the Jerusalem Academy for Music and Dance. Since 2011 her pieces are performed on various platforms worldwide. In the yearbook of magazine tanz 2023, She was honoured as one of the 10 promising choreographers & dance pioneers in Germany. Since 2024 she is supported by the state capital Stuttgart and the Landesverband Freie Tanz-und Theaterschaffende Baden-Wuerttemberg. In our conversation, we explored the tension between personal identity and...

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