What insights can be gained about the culture, practice, and academic study of Parkour? The conversation explores how Parkour evolved into a subject of academic research and its broader cultural implications. “I just got so interested in Parkour that I tried to spin every single project of any kind that Read more…
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 Read more…
What connections and influences exist between Parkour, bouldering, and theater? Combining theater and physical disciplines creates new dimensions for expression and skill development. “Happiness, honesty and exploration.” ~ Panda Ilén (19:33) The conversation explores the intersections of Parkour, bouldering, and theater in shaping movement practices and self-expression. Topics include the Read more…
How does movement, in its various forms, influence personal growth, perspective, and community connection? Parkour fosters a perspective shift that forever changes how individuals experience their surroundings. “I think it’s just about perspective. Everything in life is, and if you can take a fresh perspective that is beneficial to your Read more…
What strategies can help individuals manage personal challenges, including emotional and creative struggles, while maintaining growth and resilience? A conversation navigating the complexities of identity, mental health, and artistic expression. “What I’ve realized is that, for me, I’m trying to just honestly recognize how I feel, when I feel it, Read more…
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, Read more…
How does one’s personal approach to movement and parkour evolve over time, balancing playfulness, training, and personal growth? This conversation explores the evolution of a 15-year parkour practice and its impact on personal growth. “In the beginning, I used to do a lot of strength training and conditioning, like every Read more…
What does it mean to find freedom and self-awareness through movement and how can that be applied to personal growth? Movement becomes a metaphor for life, showcasing resilience, mindfulness, and adaptation. “I don’t have any goal when I go out to move. I just want to move and to enjoy Read more…
How does photography intersect with movement and identity, and what responsibilities and privileges come with its practice? Parkour and photography share a symbiotic relationship in challenging barriers and fostering connection. “Photographing parkour in these spaces was giving these monuments kind of new narratives and demonstrating that beyond the history, there Read more…
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 it’s evolved from Read more…
What roles do movement, play, and internal-external balance play in human connection and self-expression? The balance between internal and external experiences shapes how individuals perceive and express themselves. “Let us have the capacity to lose the safety, and the illusion of the safety, that we are given in our century, Read more…
How does movement, particularly parkour, serve as a reflection of one’s mental and physical state while fostering personal growth and community connection? Movement reveals the intricate connection between physical challenges and mental states. “One thing I really love about parkour, and what it’s been for me, is that it’s kind Read more…