How do I start an embodied spiritual practice rooted in indigenous traditions?

Embodied practice means your body is the teacher, not your mind. Most of us live in our heads. Indigenous traditions never left the body—that's their strength. Start where you are. If you have indigenous ancestry, this might be your way home. If you don't, the question is different: how do you practice with respect? I don't believe in cultural appropriation, but I do believe in genuine relationship. You can't borrow a tradition like a yoga class. You can, though, build relationship with land, with teachers, with community. Begin with stillness. Sit. Feel your feet on earth. Feel your breath. Notice what your body needs—rest, movement, grounding. Many indigenous practices use repetitive, gentle movement tied to seasons or stories. Some use sound. Some use time in specific places. The real key: slow down enough to listen. To your body, to the land, to teachers who know their tradition deeply. Don't rush into ritual. Spend time first in presence. Your body will guide you toward what's next—toward the teachers, the practices, the lineage you need to encounter. That's how it works.