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Pause with breath
Am I actually feeling each breath, or just taking them? Any sensitivity I have to breath didn’t just show up one day. I built it, slowly, through intentional breathing practice. Over time I started to feel the difference between breath as background noise and breath as a tool—an anchor, a mirror, a warning light. It’s… more →
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Pause with an anchor
What do I return to when things start to speed up? There are so many time-scales where my life can speed up. It can happen in a few hours, or more slowly over days, weeks or even months. But the fixes are always the same for me. I tap the brakes and check in on… more →
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Pause at the edges
Where do I notice the edge between comfort and challenge? Once again, I’ve left an entire week pass. There has certainly been enough time to write an issue of Pause. So here I am, choosing finally to lean into the stress of needing to write this thing. The edge is really clear—has been clear at… more →
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Pause to check
Do you know where the line is, between “embracing challenge” and “self sabotage”? There was a literal line drawn between those two on the note taped to the wall. Because I was alone—and unseen—I stood there a minute (or three?) and thought, “well shit, I really don’t know.” Late morning. 2km of quadrupedal movement across… more →
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Pause with stillness
What happens when I stop filling every gap in the day? Peace. Serenity. That’s what happens. I’m completely fine with that. The trouble starts when I fill those gaps because of an urgency I feel. I have so many ideas, which I get overly excited about. I don’t know (despite having spent a lot of… more →
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Introducing Pause
This is a short introduction to Pause. Pause is a weekly publication for movement professionals—coaches, teachers, gym owners, and practitioners—who want to slow down and be more present in their work. Each issue offers a single sparking question, a quiet reflection, and a closing quote. No calls to action. No pressure. Just a gentle invitation to breathe,… more →
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Curiosity with David Wilson
How can older adults reclaim movement as a joyful, empowering part of life despite pervasive cultural narratives about aging? Letting go of perfectionism opens the door to playfulness and self-compassion. “If I can be more compassionate toward myself, I can let go of this addiction to competence and just let myself try, and suck. So… more →
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Empowering with Nina Ballantyne
What makes parkour jam spaces unique, and how do they shape the experience of movement, community, and accessibility? A church, a jam space, and a parkour gym—what do they have in common, and why does it matter? “The empowerment, and the kind of liberation to not care what other people think, does have a limit… more →
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Insight with Cristina Latici
What makes a great movement coach, and how do they balance structure, intuition, and individual learning styles to help students progress? Teaching movement is as much about reading people as it is about teaching physical skills. “You have to wait— you just have to wait and see. It’s not always the right time to give… more →
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MiST with Iron Gump
How can mindfulness and meditation be integrated into physical training to enhance strength, mobility, and self-awareness? Iron Gump joins Craig Constantine to share how meditative strength training bridges the gap between physical exertion and mindful awareness. “This is what you were talking about earlier. The meditative aspect. What I call it is meditative strength training… more →
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Freerunning with George McGowan
What motivates and shapes the mindset behind an individual’s pursuit of excellence in parkour, both in terms of personal practice and contributions to the broader movement community? George McGowan discusses his journey through Parkour and his philosophical approach to movement, sharing insights on achieving perfection through relentless practice and creativity. “I think that carried over… more →
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Perspective with Jamie Holmes
What strategies can individuals use to manage administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining their creativity and productivity in other pursuits? Jamie Holmes joins Craig to discuss life’s admin tasks, her journey through holistic healing from melanoma, and insights into the world of circus arts and personal fitness showcasing her multifaceted life and philosophies. “I think it… more →