What role do discipline, intuition, and personal transformation play in practicing and teaching yoga? Mark Balfe-Taylor prefers to ‘go with the flow’ rather than plan everything out… it just so happens that his ‘flow’ led to a successful career as a yoga teacher and trainer. He shares his thoughts on teaching yoga, and the journey he embarked on to get there. Mark discusses the lessons he learned through traveling, and his adjustment to fatherhood. He unpacks the idea of discipline, how it’s imp...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 93
How does one integrate diverse movement practices, personal philosophies, and life experiences to create something unique while addressing challenges like pain and injury? Not quite fitting in can seem negative, but it is what inspired Amy Slevin to create something new. She unpacks the role movement holds in her life, and how she came to create FlowMotion Yoga. Amy discusses her thoughts on pain and injury, particularly within parkour. She shares her personal routines, habits, and what she’s be...
Jan 27, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 92
What lessons and insights can be drawn from mountaineering, personal growth, and facing challenges? Climbing Mt Everest and the 7 Summits is a huge accomplishment, for John Beede, it’s only the beginning of the story. He discusses his book The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow Up with Kindness, Courage and Grit , and his reasons for writing it. John shares his experiences from mountaineering and climbing Everest, and why climbing is important to him. He reflects on his journey overcom...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 91
What are the intersections of movement practices, leadership, and cultural anthropology? ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ is a statement that Alex Pavlotski lives by as a cartooning ethnographer. He explains ethnography and anthropology, and shares his thoughts on parkour and where it’s headed. Alex discusses leadership and his project Word Magick, as well as his goals for an illustrated thesis. He unpacks his observations on parkour practice, community, and defining our own future. "I thin...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 90
What role does intentionality play in effective communication and personal growth? Although she is officially an ‘expert’ in communication, Angie Flynn-McIver simply considers herself constantly fascinated by it. Angie Flynn-McIver discusses intention; What it is, coaching it, and practicing it. She shares her own stories of intention, coaching, and travel, and gives advice on finding your guiding stars. Angie unpacks her thoughts on the power of storytelling and how to use your intention to cha...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 89
What inspires the integration of movement disciplines, performance art, and endurance challenges to create a meaningful cultural and personal impact? Is parkour about athleticism, or performance art? To David Banks, it is both at once. He shares his movement journey and inspirations, from martial arts to parkour to drama. David unpacks some of his projects, including the Movement Card and his various charity endurance challenges. He discusses performance art and how it relates to his parkour pra...
Dec 16, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 88
How do personal practices in movement, mindfulness, and creativity interconnect and influence an individual's approach to life and challenges? At first glance, Adam Echa is a jack of all trades, but all of his practices and interests are connected. He shares the role of music in his life, his interest in photography, and his experiences riding bicycle deliveries in New York City. Adam discusses his parkour training, flips, cross training, and filming. He unpacks his personal mindfulness practice...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 87
How can we incorporate nature and movement into our lives to foster health, reflection, and personal growth? How does a professional tri-athlete become a barefoot nomad? The path has never been clearer to Jessi Stensland. She discusses the role of movement in her life, before diving into her passion: feet. Jessi unpacks her own journey of foot discovery, and shares foot recommendations for others. She describes her personal reflective practices, and her focus of prioritizing nature in her life. ...
Dec 02, 2020•47 min•Season 4Ep. 86
What roles do culture, community, and personal experience play in shaping the art and teaching of street dance? Some things go beyond a passion to become a way of life… For Kyle ‘Just Sole’ and Dinita ‘Queen Di’ Clark that way of life is street dance. They share their story; how they started dancing, their backgrounds, and their work as choreographers and professors. Just Sole and Queen Di describe their experiences with dance, from clubbing to teaching, and explain the culture and community of ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 85
What are the ways in which personal narratives, self-perception, and mentorship influence an individual’s path to growth and transformation? If you want to know someone, have a conversation with them. But if you want to know who they really are, have a conversation with their partner. Thomas Droge and Brenda Kahn share their story and how they’ve changed over the years. They explore the idea of our internal narratives and self-perceptions, finding your own way, and the human experience of time. ...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 84
How can personal experiences with Aikido and wellness practices be used to help others improve their lives through self-awareness, physical health, and personal growth? Unexpectedly inheriting an Aikido school may sound overwhelming, but Cara-Michele Nether took it in stride. She sits down to share her journey in Aikido and acupuncture, and what she’s learned from both. Cara-Michele unpacks her views on overall health, and how she helps people improve their lives by focusing on their ‘why.’ She ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 83
How can diverse physical practices and creative disciplines inform and enhance each other to foster personal growth and adaptability? Any mind hell-bent on problem solving inevitably seeks challenge. Thea Rae discusses many things, including her movement background, coding, and stunt work. She unpacks the connections between her art, movement, aerial circus, and programming. Thea explains her varied interests: stunts, circus, cycling, climbing, and ice skating, and why cross training is so impor...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 82
How can movement practices like Parcon Resilience foster connection, empathy, and anti-racism in diverse communities? Andrew Suseno’s Parcon goes beyond the physical to create community and fight racism. Andrew discusses his family, ancestors, and their role in his identity. We explore what Parcon is, why he created Parcon Resilience, and his vision for the anti-racist work it does. Andrew unpacks various pieces of racism in modern America, how Parcon Resilience addresses it, and shares why the ...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 81
How can inclusive coaching practices and a focus on empathy improve learning and growth for diverse groups in movement disciplines like parkour? When she first learned about parkour back in ’06, Nikkie Zanevsky never dreamed it would lead to her quitting her day job and starting her own movement company. Nikkie sits down to reflect on her approach to coaching, structuring classes, and creating an experience for her students. She shares her own methods of learning and growing, and how it impacts ...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 80
What can be learned from training parkour and engaging with challenges of height about composure, awareness, and personal growth? Bryan Riggins discusses his motivation, goals, and process of training descents, and his experiences and relationship with fear. He shares how it relates to his love of coaching children, and the challenges he personally works on. Bryan unpacks his reasons for training parkour before delving into the many books that have influenced him and what is on his reading list....
May 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 79
What role does tantra, authenticity, and interpersonal communication play in enhancing personal growth and human connection? TK openly discusses her experiences with tantra, explaining what it is, what it means to her, and how it relates to her goals with Lovecraft Collective. She shares her thoughts on the power of eye contact, radical honesty, and interpersonal communication. TK delves into her love of climbing, her relationship with movement, sexuality, and how the two are connected. "There’s...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Craig reflects on 2019, thanking the team, and the people who have helped along the way. He recaps what Movers Mindset accomplished in 2019; the podcast being just one area of focus. He shares some plans and hints for what's coming for 2020 and in season 4. --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. I'm interested in the nature and philosophy of movement and in exploring themes like ...
Jan 01, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 77
What role should a national governing body play in shaping the growth and development of Parkour? Collaboration among diverse voices is shaping the future of Parkour through the USPK. This episode explores the US Parkour Association's (USPK) efforts to address competition, coaching certifications, and international pressures. The association adopts a neutral stance on competition, aiming to serve as a platform for diverse practices while prioritizing safety and sustainability. It acknowledges th...
Dec 25, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Craig discusses thinking of interactions as trades of value, whether or not money is used in the process. He explains how we trade directly and indirectly with others daily, and the effects of bringing third parties into trades. Craig talks about ways to trade directly with Movers Mindset; online, offline or by supporting the project financially. --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they d...
Dec 20, 2019•10 min•Season 3Ep. 75
What drives the creation and refinement of spaces and objects for parkour, and how do personal and communal experiences influence this process? Tyson Cecka unpacks his design process, how he began to build parkour obstacles, and where he finds inspiration. He discusses his current plans and goals, and explains why he doesn’t consider himself a great artist or creator. Tyson shares his experiences with depression, how it’s affected his life, and how he’s working through it. "Failure should be a l...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 74
What are the challenges, structures, and opportunities involved in building and maintaining a transparent, community-driven national governing body for Parkour? Membership dues directly support a transparent, nonprofit structure designed to empower the Parkour community. This conversation goes into the structure, purpose, and vision of the United States Parkour Association (USPK), a nonprofit organization aiming to unify and support the Parkour community. It discusses the unique governance model...
Dec 11, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 73
How can one integrate personal growth, creativity, and leadership to inspire and connect with others? Brandee Laird discusses many things, including the recent Art of Retreat, being an introvert, and card manipulation. She shares her coaching philosophy, influences, and creating experiences, and reflects on the role of usefulness in her practice. Brandee explains how she handles dark moods, strives to expand her skill sets, and even recites some of her own poetry. "[T]hey end up feeling connecte...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 72
What is the purpose and vision of the United States Parkour Association (USPK), and how does it aim to shape the future of Parkour in the United States? USPK seeks to unite the Parkour community under a shared vision for safety, legitimacy, and inclusivity. This episode explores the purpose and necessity of the United States Parkour Association (USPK), focusing on its role as a national governing body for the Parkour community. Topics include the importance of legitimacy in representing Parkour ...
Nov 27, 2019•28 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Craig discusses the benefit of describing your practice, and why three words is an effective way to do it. He shares Movers Mindset's three words for the whole project, and unpacks each of them. Craig explains how Movers Mindset's three words are connected, and what they mean to the project. --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. I'm interested in the nature and philosophy of mov...
Nov 22, 2019•16 min•Season 3Ep. 70
How can public spaces be designed to integrate parkour features while balancing community needs and architectural aesthetics? Colin MacDonald discusses his experience designing parkour parks, and what he’s learned from the process. He shares thoughts on his creative process and inspirations before explaining more about Landscape Architecture and the program he is in. Colin unpacks some of his personal design and build dreams, along with the realities that affect them, and explores the connection...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Craig goes beyond podcasting to unpack another piece of the Movers Mindset project; the Community. He discusses the elements that a community requires in order to be successful, and why we don’t always succeed when creating community online. Craig explains the Movers Mindset community’s purpose, and what you’ll find inside the community. --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. I'm...
Nov 15, 2019•6 min•Season 3Ep. 68
What are the key challenges and opportunities in creating a unified national governing body for the Parkour community in the United States? Experienced practitioners work to ensure the integrity of Parkour’s future through governance and cooperation. This conversation introduces the transition board members of the United States Parkour Association (USPK) and gets into their motivations and expertise. Each member discusses their unique backgrounds and the pivotal experiences that led them to cont...
Nov 13, 2019•33 min•Season 3Ep. 67
How can movement practices, particularly parkour, serve as tools for self-transformation and personal growth? Rafe Kelley dives deep into his thoughts about the hero’s journey and it’s relevance to parkour. He shares his own journey and research into parkour and movement, finding meaning in practicing, and why he trains in nature. Rafe discusses parkour’s power as a transformative practice, the spirit behind it, and what makes it unique. "What parkour does is it provides a mini hero's journey th...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 66
How do personal experiences with movement practices and societal dynamics shape an individual's perspective on gender roles, personal growth, and parenting? Rebecca Brightly discusses the changing dynamics of going from Lindy Hop to motherhood and unpacks her parenting philosophy. She explains why she tolerates parkour and how the gender dynamics contrast with her experience in dance. Rebecca gives her thoughts on gender representation and why she wants women to see how capable they are. "My phi...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 65
What can be done to better understand and improve the experience of women in parkour? Naomi Honey and Melissa Way discuss the importance of women’s experience in parkour, what that means, and how society impacts it. They dig into the unicorn syndrome, the polarization of genders, and how community leaders can help get more women involved. Naomi and Melissa tackle why women’s only events are important, how to create a welcoming environment, and their experiences with unsolicited advice. "I really...
Oct 23, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 64
