Roots & Ritual

Capoeira is a multi-layered practice. Part-martial art, part-dance, it’s a practise of skill, strategy and storytelling. Brought to Brazil by Africans during slavery at the beginning of the 16th century, it was used as a way to preserve history, culture and physical acuity. Capoeira has since become a part of Brazil’s cultural heritage and is practiced passionately across the world to this day. In this episode, we speak to Mestre Ponciano who guides us through the rich world of Capoeira and Puma Camillê, who is pushing the practice forward through his fusion with Vogue, connecting two cultures that have found emancipation through movement. Drop us a line at rootsandritual@trippin.world or #rootsandritual to share your stories and topics you’d like us to explore. Visit www.trippin.world for episode transcripts, more resources and links. Roots & Ritual is a Trippin production. Trippin is an independent platform that connects travel, culture and creativity like never before, collaborating with our community to uncover stories that are found at the intersection of social and cultural boundaries.  Produced by Yasmin Shahmir & Robyn Landau Edited by Ami Bennett Music by Project Gemini track “The Ritual” 

The night sky has fascinated humans since the beginning of time, and the cosmos remains one of the universe’s greatest wonders. We speak to science writer Jo Marchant and a Sidereal Astrologer, Dayna Lynn Nuckolls to trace back to the origins of astrology, astronomy, the zodiac, solstices and more, from the ancient babylonians to modern new age practises. The episode explores how the rise of modern spiritual practises are helping us reconnect to the skies above which science is beginning to reveal, has profound impact on our health and how we choose to live in the world. Drop us a line at rootsandritual@trippin.world or #rootsandritual to share your stories and topics you’d like us to explore. Visit https://trippin.world/feature/roots-and-ritual for episode transcripts, more resources and links. Roots & Ritual is a Trippin production. Trippin is an independent platform that connects travel, culture and creativity like never before, collaborating with our community to uncover stories that are found at the intersection of social and cultural boundaries. www.trippin.world Produced by Yasmin Shahmir & Robyn Landau Edited by Ami Bennett Music by Project Gemini track “The Ritual” Link to Jo’s Marchant’s book, The Human Cosmos here Link to Dayna here

Shinrin-Yoku is a traditional Japanese practise of immersing oneself in nature. Translated as “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”, it involves a full sensory immersion by mindfully activating all of our senses as we move through a natural environment, putting the body before the mind throughout the experience. We speak with Stefan Batorijs, a nature therapist in Devon, UK bringing the ancient Japanese wisdom to communities to build spiritual and psychological connections to nature, and educate on how we can learn to respect and include nature in our lives more deeply. Roots & Ritual is a Trippin production. Trippin is an independent platform that connects travel, culture and creativity like never before, collaborating with our community to uncover stories that are found at the intersection of social and cultural boundaries. www.trippin.world Produced by Yasmin Shahmir & Robyn Landau Edited by Ami Bennett Translated by Sara Ene Music by Project Gemini track “The Ritual” 

A Temazcal is a sacred Mexican sweat lodge dating back to the 1500s. Its origins and rituals are rooted in Aztecan mythology, with the Temazcal representing the womb of the earth, where we go to be purified and reborn. Few other ceremonial rituals offer the depth of treatment that the Temazcal has to offer. In this episode, Yasmin and Robyn hear from Lupita Maldonado, Guardiana of Temazcal Ba'duhiini in Guerrero Mexico, to learn about the spiritual, physical and social benefits of this ancient practice. Drop us a line at rootsandritual@trippin.world or #rootsandritual to share your stories and topics you’d like us to explore. Visit https://trippin.world/feature/roots-and-ritual for episode transcripts, more resources and links. Roots & Ritual is a Trippin production. Trippin is an independent platform that connects travel, culture and creativity like never before, collaborating with our community to uncover stories that are found at the intersection of social and cultural boundaries. www.trippin.world Produced by Yasmin Shahmir & Robyn Landau Edited by Ami Bennett Translated by Sara Ene Music by Project Gemini track “The Ritual” https://delights.bandcamp.com/track/the-ritual

Roots & Ritual is a new podcast from Trippin. Series 1 launches 9th March.  Roots & Ritual delves into the spirited rituals, ceremonies and practices from cultures across the world. Host Yasmin Shahmir explores how these have travelled and are adapted to serve the needs of communities today. Throughout the series we hear from shamans, elders, practitioners, devotees, and people who embody these rituals as a way of being to uncover a sense of connection and ways to move through the world with more meaning. For more visit trippin.world