{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson","description":"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.&amp;nbsp; We discuss:  How Tai Chi helped him heal chronic pain Breath and body awareness as daily meditation&amp;nbsp; Taoist perspectives on the universe and emptiness Internal Family Systems and labeling your inner \u201cparts\u201d Why facing life\u2019s challenges with integrity is the real practice  &amp;nbsp; FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http:\/\/bit.ly\/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.org &amp;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;amp; Inspiration 1:01:02 | Consciousness 1:10:00 | Facing Challenges 1:15:33 | Life of Service &amp;amp; Integrity 1:21:25 | Where to Find More on George \ud83c\udfa5 Watch George\u2019s documentary \u201cThe Subtle Art of Losing Yourself\u201d here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9KArWcMldPM \ud83c\udf3f Learn more about George\u2019s retreats and teachings: https:\/\/www.balanceispossible.com\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; https:\/\/www.taoistwellness.online\/ &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience &amp; Psychology","author_url":"https:\/\/www.fitmind.org","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36111765"}