I recently returned from a whole bunch of movement. I was at the annual American Rendezvous event in Somerville MA, followed by taking the Level 2 ADAPT Coach Certification course. Immediately followed by some just-for-fun hard work at Vandrar Hem. This morning I sat down on the concrete for meditation and it was sublime. 10,… more →

From Punk with Amina Shareef Ali… What is the relationship between identity, values, and the practice of parkour as both a personal journey and a broader social phenomenon? Amina Shareef Ali joins Craig Constantine in a conversation ranging from punk rock to social movements, intertwined values, and the role of parkour in personal transformation. …so… more →

In Questions with Sebastián Ruiz Jiménez I had a chance to have a more in-depth conversation with Sebastián. Our paths had only crossed briefly during training and I always enjoy getting to know more about people who are passionate about Art du Déplacement. How does exploring one’s center and asking questions influence personal growth and… more →

In Journaling, nutrition, and self talk Amos Rendao and I had a wide ranging conversation. It was clear he is deeply interested in balance—mental, emotional and spiritual. What does it take to balance creative passion, personal growth, and professional responsibility while navigating life’s unpredictable journey? Amos Rendao reflects on what music means to him, flowing vs planning,… more →

Back in late 2023 I had a chance to chat, Growth with Hayley Chilvers. It was a conversation about movement, of course. But it was also about the balance of creating something for oneself versus creatine something for others, and how that preset context changes what ends up being created. How can individuals use movement and… more →

I’m often talking about discovery, reflection, and efficacy. In practice this looks like a gentle, upward spiral. I find something that bothers me (eg, back pain) and I wonder about ways to improve that. Then I make a change. Sometimes the change doesn’t lead to an actual improvement, which is why it’s important that DRE… more →

Way back in June of 2019 I had a conversation with Frank Mejia which appears in the podcast as, Frank Mejia: World Chase Tag, coaching, and competition. The opportunity to talk with him came up at the last minute and I dove in pretty unprepared. That was early days in the rise of World Chase… more →

Back at the beginning of my journey rediscovering movement, the group I was training with had a bunch of in-group habits. One of them was the abolition of use of the word “can’t.” Saying the C-word cost an immediate 5 pushups. (I’ve been in cars when the driver had to pull over to pay.) At… more →

Back in 2021 I ran a series of daily blog posts. The intention was to show people how to develop the skill of personal, self-reflection. I put the individual posts together as a small book, Practicing Reflection. It’s meant to be used as a page-a-day reader, to facilitate daily practice. Each of the pages carries… more →

It is often said that although inspiration will get you out the door, it won’t keep you going for the long haul. That’s true. Also true is the old adage: If there’s somewhere you need to be, start walking. I’ve been working on a tiny book, Inspirational Quotes, which is about that one word, “start.”… more →