How do individuals navigate transformation and mindset shifts in their personal and professional lives, and what role does reflection and intentionality play in fostering deeper connections and growth? Transformation is often thought of as a particular turning point, but Vivian Carrasco views it as a daily practice. She discusses stillness, Read more…
How can individuals use movement, mindfulness, and intentional living to transform their lives and overcome challenges? Against all odds, Howard ‘Cosmo’ Palmer survived serious heart problems in his childhood to become a healthy, active athlete into his 40s. he describes his childhood health journey and its effects on his life. Read more…
How does an individual’s experience with movement and community influence their personal growth and perspective on life? Moving to a different country and starting over is a challenge that Renae Dambly embraced. She shares how parkour and movement fit into her life, and how she takes care of herself, especially Read more…
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 Read more…
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, Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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. Read more…
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; Read more…