FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson
#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson
#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Tai Chi master George Thompson shares how mindful movement and Taoist philosophy transformed his life. Learn how it can change yours too.
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Episode Overview
- Tai Chi can help heal chronic pain through mindful movement.
- Breath and body awareness are powerful tools for daily meditation.
- Understanding your inner “parts” can lead to better self-awareness.
- Facing life's challenges with integrity is key to personal growth.
- Filmmaking can be a pathway to nature connection and life balance.
We can't stop the waves, but we can learn to surf.
Ever wondered how movement can become a path to mindfulness and healing? This episode of The FitMind Podcast brings you the fascinating journey of George Thompson, a Tai Chi master and filmmaker. George shares his transformation from a troubled youth to finding peace and purpose through Tai Chi and Taoist philosophy. His story is filled with unique experiences, including training with a Taoist monk in the mountains and recovering from a knee injury using only internal awareness.
It's an inspiring testament to how mindful movement can change our lives. George discusses how Tai Chi helped him heal chronic pain and how breath and body awareness can serve as daily meditation practices. He delves into Taoist perspectives on the universe and emptiness, offering listeners a fresh way to view their own lives. The episode also touches on Internal Family Systems, a therapeutic approach that involves labeling and understanding your inner “parts”.
You'll hear about George's journey to the Wudang Mountains in China, where he trained under Master Gu, a Tai Chi master whose joy and wisdom left a lasting impact. From learning to embrace life's challenges with integrity to using filmmaking as a pathway to nature connection and life balance, George's insights are both profound and practical.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in mindfulness, meditation, or simply looking for ways to integrate more peace and awareness into their daily lives. Tune in to learn how you can start seeing challenges as opportunities and discover the transformative power of mindful movement.