#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson

#101: Movement as Meditation - George Thompson

Author: FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training April 16, 2025 Duration: 1:23:10

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. 

We discuss:

  • How Tai Chi helped him heal chronic pain
  • Breath and body awareness as daily meditation 
  • 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

 

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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 & Inspiration

1:01:02 | Consciousness

1:10:00 | Facing Challenges

1:15:33 | Life of Service & 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/ & https://www.taoistwellness.online/

 


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