#101: Movement as Meditation

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 #101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson Tai Chi master and filmmaker George Thompson shares how movement became a form of meditation and a path to healing. From training with a Taoist monk in the mountains to recovering from a knee injury using only internal awareness, George explores how mindful movement can transform our thoughts, breath, and daily lives.&nbsp; We discuss: How Tai Chi helped him heal chronic pain Breath and body awareness as daily meditation&nbsp; Taoist perspectives on the universe and emptiness Internal Family Systems and labeling your inner “parts” Why facing life’s challenges with integrity is the real practice &nbsp; FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.org &nbsp; Show Notes 0:00 | Intro to George Thompson 9:58 | Meeting Master Gu 12:56 | Tai Chi Training 15:45 | Healing Knee Pain 20:12 | Breath Awareness Exercise 22:09 | How Taichi Transforms Thought 29:40 | Emptiness Described 34:10 | Taoist Origin Story of the Universe 38:26 | Patterns 41:55 | Daily Practices 47:58 Breathwork Practices 50:04 | Applying Daily Mindfulness 56:10 | Internal Family Systems - Labeling Parts 57:47 | Documentary Message &amp; Inspiration 1:01:02 | Consciousness 1:10:00 | Facing Challenges 1:15:33 | Life of Service &amp; Integrity 1:21:25 | Where to Find More on George 🎥 Watch George’s documentary “The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KArWcMldPM 🌿 Learn more about George’s retreats and teachings: https://www.balanceispossible.com/&nbsp;&amp; https://www.taoistwellness.online/ &nbsp; The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology https://www.fitmind.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36111765/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36111765