What is the impact of physical injuries and personal loss on an individual’s identity, community engagement, and resilience, particularly within the context of parkour and movement practice? Join Eric Rubin and Craig Constantine as they reflect on the role of uncertainty in recovery and the need to accept and adapt to life-altering injuries, offering a… more →

What strategies and practices can be employed to effectively balance physical, emotional, and mental well-being in personal and professional life? Craig Constantine and Alex Lukens discuss movement practices and personal growth as they explore the notions of finding balance, and the importance of doing less in order to achieve more. Doing less is okay and… more →

How can transformative personal experiences and advancements in addiction biology contribute to understanding and addressing addiction as a multifaceted issue? From hiking across Spain to unraveling the biological roots of addiction, Evelyn Higgins reveals her personal and professional transformations. “You’re going to have three meetings along the way… You’re going to have a meeting with… more →

How can one balance the physical, mental, and social aspects of movement practices while teaching and maintaining personal growth? The conversation explores how movement practice evolves from playful beginnings to structured teaching. “I prefer the term still mind… because I want the— however exerted my body is, I wanted my mind to stay as calm… more →

What are the goals, challenges, and experiences shaping the Women’s Parkour Movement and its annual gatherings? Volunteer organizers reflect on the balance between leadership, inclusion, and community building in parkour. “For me, the women’s parkour movement space is much, much more about the feeling of being accepted and valued for what it is and who… more →

What insights can be gained from exploring human movement, physics, and juggling in weightlessness? Adam Dipert is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Physics at North Carolina State University and has wowed audiences as a professional circus performer for nearly twenty years. He started studying human movement in weightlessness in preparation for his first parabolic flight… more →

How does the process of reflection and self-improvement shape personal growth and teaching methodologies? Alan Tran is a parkour coach and collaborator from Raleigh, North Carolina. He’s the founder of Enso Movement and is a director for both the Art of Retreat and the United States Parkour Association. Alan continues to serve the parkour and… more →

How does play and movement intersect with personal growth, mental health, and the practice of Parkour? Exploring how Parkour connects to mental health and play reveals deep personal insights. “It’s all about play. And I think that making— I love strengthening and I love building— you know, physical capacity. But in the end, that’s just… more →

What drives personal growth and the mindset necessary to embrace challenges in physical and mental practices? A journey of self-improvement unfolds through insights on goal-setting, risk assessment, and personal evolution. “Through parkour, I’ve been able to open up my perspective on life a ton and it’s created so many different opportunities.” ~ Seth Ruji (20:04)… more →

What are the challenges and opportunities in advancing Parkour as a sport, a community activity, and a professional field? The conversation explores the evolution of Parkour and its integration into schools and professional spaces. “The idea is we want a place that they can be creative, and not just be forced to do [movement] by… more →

The journey from New Jersey to Asheville reveals how a Parkour athlete reshaped his movement training in the wilderness. Ryan Mallon is a parkour athlete, coach, rock climber, and general outdoorsman. His personal journey includes being an American Parkour sponsored athlete, and an APK ambassador. He’s coached state champion and regional-placing gymnasts, and has competed… more →

What role does problem-solving and creativity play in the intersection of programming, parkour, and personal growth? The discussion reveals how creativity and self-discipline shape one’s approach to challenges in life and movement. “Sometimes the right thing to do is to walk away from the problem or to recognize that it’s not the right time or… more →