Movers Mindset

How does personal growth through creativity, movement, and coaching shape individual identity and inspire community connections? I want to see the world and get a well-rounded view of what's happening… You can read the news, watch the news all day, but you're going to get a biased opinion. ~ Evan Beyer, 12'23" Discover Evan's desire to break free from the confines of his hometown and venture into...

How can movement and philosophy intersect to foster self-awareness, transformation, and a deeper understanding of the human experience? This conversation between Craig Constantine and Patrick Oancia revolves around the importance of structure and exploration in movement practices. "I wanted to make something structured enough that people can go from A to Zed in a learning pattern, but at the same...

How can movement and mindset be used as tools for healing, growth, and fostering connections in both personal and community contexts? Rodrigo Stavale and Craig Constantine dip into several topics, including podcasting, children’s learning, and the power of unconventional teaching methods. Stavale emphasizes the significance of modeling and creative play in fostering children’s development and unde...

What is the impact of physical injuries and personal loss on an individual's identity, community engagement, and resilience, particularly within the context of parkour and movement practice? Join Eric Rubin and Craig Constantine as they reflect on the role of uncertainty in recovery and the need to accept and adapt to life-altering injuries, offering a glimpse into the emotional struggle of findin...

What strategies and practices can be employed to effectively balance physical, emotional, and mental well-being in personal and professional life? Craig Constantine and Alex Lukens discuss movement practices and personal growth as they explore the notions of finding balance, and the importance of doing less in order to achieve more. Doing less is okay and it's still effective… There's an identity...

How can transformative personal experiences and advancements in addiction biology contribute to understanding and addressing addiction as a multifaceted issue? From hiking across Spain to unraveling the biological roots of addiction, Evelyn Higgins reveals her personal and professional transformations. "You're going to have three meetings along the way… You're going to have a meeting with yourself...

How can one balance the physical, mental, and social aspects of movement practices while teaching and maintaining personal growth? The conversation explores how movement practice evolves from playful beginnings to structured teaching. "I prefer the term still mind… because I want the— however exerted my body is, I wanted my mind to stay as calm as possible." ~ Martin Svenselius (21:51) The convers...

What are the goals, challenges, and experiences shaping the Women's Parkour Movement and its annual gatherings? Volunteer organizers reflect on the balance between leadership, inclusion, and community building in parkour. "For me, the women's parkour movement space is much, much more about the feeling of being accepted and valued for what it is and who it is that you are and whatever you're bringi...

What insights can be gained from exploring human movement, physics, and juggling in weightlessness? Adam Dipert is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Physics at North Carolina State University and has wowed audiences as a professional circus performer for nearly twenty years. He started studying human movement in weightlessness in preparation for his first parabolic flight in 2016, and since then...

How does the process of reflection and self-improvement shape personal growth and teaching methodologies? Alan Tran is a parkour coach and collaborator from Raleigh, North Carolina. He’s the founder of Enso Movement and is a director for both the Art of Retreat and the United States Parkour Association. Alan continues to serve the parkour and movement community through active service and outreach....

How does play and movement intersect with personal growth, mental health, and the practice of Parkour? Exploring how Parkour connects to mental health and play reveals deep personal insights. "It's all about play. And I think that making— I love strengthening and I love building— you know, physical capacity. But in the end, that's just a couple of stepping stones towards building people's ability...

What drives personal growth and the mindset necessary to embrace challenges in physical and mental practices? A journey of self-improvement unfolds through insights on goal-setting, risk assessment, and personal evolution. "Through parkour, I've been able to open up my perspective on life a ton and it's created so many different opportunities." ~ Seth Ruji (20:04) The conversation centers on perso...

What are the challenges and opportunities in advancing Parkour as a sport, a community activity, and a professional field? The conversation explores the evolution of Parkour and its integration into schools and professional spaces. "The idea is we want a place that they can be creative, and not just be forced to do [movement] by the book. Maybe they could build stuff, maybe they can make new chall...

The journey from New Jersey to Asheville reveals how a Parkour athlete reshaped his movement training in the wilderness. Ryan Mallon is a parkour athlete, coach, rock climber, and general outdoorsman. His personal journey includes being an American Parkour sponsored athlete, and an APK ambassador. He’s coached state champion and regional-placing gymnasts, and has competed in World Chase Tag USA. M...

What role does problem-solving and creativity play in the intersection of programming, parkour, and personal growth? The discussion reveals how creativity and self-discipline shape one's approach to challenges in life and movement. "Sometimes the right thing to do is to walk away from the problem or to recognize that it's not the right time or you're not in the right place for it." ~ James Adams (...

How do personal exploration, creativity, and cultural influences shape movement practices and artistic endeavors? Christian Anderson is a parkour coach, athlete, teacher, martial artist, and movement artist. He created his own parkour teaching program, pursues weapons training, and is an artist in other mediums, including drawing, music, videos, and blade-smithing. Christian earned his bachelors i...

How does movement influence personal change and adaptability in life? Movement evolves from a tool for improvement to a means of adapting to life’s challenges. "I think that when I started doing Parkour, the movement was a kind of like— it was constant exploration. […] But as more time has gone, I started to feel that that change isn't just trying to improve. [It's] more to adapt on how you can pe...

How is Parkour evolving as a practice and community in New York City and beyond? New York City's architecture naturally creates countless Parkour challenges waiting to be discovered. "The way that these kids will surpass us one day is going to be amazing." ~ Bryce Clarke (8:48) The conversation explores the evolution of Parkour as both a practice and a community in New York City. Bryce reflects on...

How does practicing contortion influence mental calmness and overall life perspective? Contortion is not just about physical flexibility but a mental practice of finding calmness. "The only way to do it, was to be calm. You can't— It's physically impossible to do it anxious. There's just no way. So you have to [find] calmness or… or nothing." ~ Tori Kubick (11:33) The conversation explores the tra...

How has participation in World Chase Tag and related activities influenced the personal training practices, community dynamics, and professional development of its participants? World Chase Tag is transforming the perception of traditional playground games into a high-stakes global sport. "It definitely feels like it feels like 3D Chess, but just at a very rapid pace, just because of that other in...

How can Olympic weightlifting enhance performance and longevity in Parkour practice? Technical movements in weightlifting unlock unexpected benefits for Parkour athletes. "A lot of people think like, Oh, I'm just gonna push as hard as I can and, you know, get this bar overhead and basically muscle it. And there's a lot of danger in that, right? Because there's not a lot of thought behind it. If yo...

How can physical therapy integrate empathy, precision, and awareness to improve patient outcomes? Movement becomes a gateway to understanding the human experience in this exploration of therapy and wellness. "Curiosity, awareness, and precision are things I think about every single day in my life." ~ Phil Lombardo (21:55) The conversation navigates the transformative potential of empathy, precisio...

What motivates and shapes the approaches and philosophies of movement practitioners in how they train, coach, and engage with spaces? Designing obstacles and spaces inspires exploration and unique physical expression. "It's just a more, sort of complicated way of, hanging out with your friends and playing with blocks when you're a little kid." ~ Nick Anastasia (21:10) The conversation explores the...

What are the key insights into natural movement, breathing, and how they connect to overall well-being? MaryBeth Gangemi’s experience as a social worker has had a profound affect on how she approaches her movement practice and working with clients. She shares her own movement journey, from city to country side. MaryBeth discusses the importance of environment, breathing, and play on our ability to...

What inspires and informs the practice and teaching of movement, particularly focusing on softness and adaptability, in Parkour? Training barefoot and the choice of footwear reveal unexpected connections to movement fluidity. "I was always a very power hungry— Very, how far can I jump? How big of a movement can I do? Because that was always what caught the attention. But then […] I watched one of...