Philosophy with Galo Alfredo Naranjo
How does one integrate philosophical and practical approaches to movement and physicality in a meaningful and sustainable way?
This conversation explores the deeper connections between philosophy and movement in everyday life.
“How do we mitigate injuries? How do you get in tune with your body, right? Versus just like, Hey, Coach, what am I doing today?” ~ Galo Alfredo Naranjo (12:18)
The conversation focuses on integrating philosophy into movement and how visual thinking can aid in understanding and conveying ideas. Galo shares their journey from running a movement studio to adapting practices during the pandemic by leveraging visuals and online tools. He emphasize using philosophy to create connections and encourage meaningful practices beyond mere physical routines.
Additionally, the challenges of coaching athletes and fostering long-term habits are discussed. This includes balancing the structured training needed for athletic improvement with a sense of play to maintain engagement. The conversation also reflects on the deeper intentions behind movement and the importance of preparing individuals to sustain their practice independently after their formal athletic training ends.
Takeaways
Philosophy in movement — Embodying ideas through movement rather than merely discussing them.
Visual thinking in practice — Using visuals to explore and connect abstract concepts with tangible activities.
Balancing structure and play — Navigating between regimented training and unstructured exploration to sustain engagement.
Long-term impact of coaching — Helping individuals create sustainable practices beyond the athletic or structured training environment.
Connecting through shared values — Leveraging online platforms to build communities around similar philosophies and practices.
Intentionality in training — The importance of purpose behind physical activities for deeper engagement and understanding.
Resources
Motus Made website — A platform for newsletters and visuals related to movement and philosophy.
Ido Portal — A movement teacher whose philosophies influenced the discussion on content versus container in training.
Visualize Value by Jack Butcher — A program that inspired the creation of visuals for understanding abstract concepts.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
— 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 independence, self-direction, and human excellence. My interests color each conversation and provide some structure to Movers Mindset. But since I like to take the scenic route, every conversation ends up going somewhere unique.
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