Craig Constantine
From the archives: AnnSofie Svensson
From Comfortable with AnnSofie Svensson… How do personal experiences and challenges shape an individual’s approach to movement practices and training? Exploring the intersection of circus arts, Parkour, and fear-facing techniques reveals unique approaches to movement. “I feel [my rail work] is like somewhere— I think, a middle ground because it connects both what I used… more →
Three ways not to bounce
“Bounce back” implies elastic return to original form—you compress under pressure, then spring back to where you started. Three conversations about handling setbacks reveal why that metaphor doesn’t match what actually happens when people face adversity and move forward. Anna Bezuglova learned resilience from watching her father navigate 1990s Russia, a period she describes as… more →
From the archives: Maggie Spaloss
From Maggie Spaloss: Coaching Journey, Transitions, and Consulting… How does the experience of transitioning between different roles—such as coach, business consultant, and relationship coach—shape perspectives on community, creativity, and personal fulfillment? For Maggie Spaloss, transitioning from coaching parkour into coaching relationships and intimacy felt like a natural progression. She discusses her connection parkour, and how… more →
Strong from what, exactly?
Iron Gump describes an epiphany: “you get strong from doing the thing.” Not from progressive overload protocols or adding plates to the bar, but from holding a low horse stance while moving through 64 Tai Chi movements with shoulders aligned over hips and head floating like a balloon. According to Gump, if you calibrate these… more →
In-between-isode with Craig Constantine
Hello, Craig here. This isn’t a regular Movers Mindset episode — it’s just me for a quick check-in, and a few invitations you might find interesting. First up, I’m introducing a way to support Movers Mindset through voluntary patronage. The podcast has always been freely available, and it always will be. But if you’d like… more →
From the archives: Adam McClellan
From Adam McClellan: Community, goal setting, and coaching… What lessons does the practice of Parkour teach about community, personal growth, and resilience? Adam McClellan discusses his work with Parkour Generations Americas, the parkour community in America, and his local community. He goes into his transition from martial arts to parkour, before delving into goal setting… more →
What Classes Can’t Teach
Stany Foucher keeps circling back to the same question: How do you transmit Art du Déplacement culture when it’s not about movement techniques? He identifies the problem clearly—”those elements of culture are kind of hard to pass on, only on a class or only through movements”—but the mechanism that makes culture stick remains elusive throughout… more →
The part we don’t talk about
When asked for three words to describe her practice, Julie Angel doesn’t hesitate: “Emotional, interesting, and joyful.” Then she immediately defends her first choice, pointing out that most movement talk centers on “muscles and tendons and range of motion” while her focus is elsewhere: “moving’s really emotional and it’s all connected.” This frames an entire… more →
When silliness is the point
“Perseverance, empowerment, and silliness.” Nina Ballantyne hesitates slightly when listing her three words. She acknowledges they don’t all fit neatly into the same grammatical category—”they’re not all quite neat”—but she lands on them anyway. Perseverance makes sense for a physical practice. Empowerment tracks with overcoming barriers and building capability. But silliness? That third word sits… more →
From the archives: Tyson Cecka
From Tyson Cecka: Obstacles, artistry, and depression… 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… more →
From the archives: Sean Hannah
From Sean Hannah: Designing curriculum, teaching seniors, and the mid-range… How can Parkour principles be adapted to improve the health, mobility, and confidence of seniors? Sean Hannah takes us deep into curriculum development; how he researches, the importance of games and fun, and developing with specific audiences in mind. He discusses his role in designing… more →
From the archives: Thea Rae
From Thea Rae: Programming, Stunts, and Cross training… 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… more →