Communication with Vincent Thibault

Movers Mindset

Vincent Thibault joins Craig to discuss the dance between movement and mindfulness, and the balance of effort and ease in training Art du Déplacement.

You don't have to pretend that you're in top shape. If you're not in top shape that very day you just do what you can. You can be yourself and the whole notion of ease is actually very profound, and that's where my personal training connects with meditation […] One of the first things we learn with Buddhist Meditation is to be friends with yourself. I don't want to confuse the whole discussion and mix our metaphors here, but there's this notion of learning to be friends with your own mind, and that can translate into the way you approach movement and any kind of training. ~ Vincent Thibault 35:55

Vincent, a dedicated Buddhist practitioner, engages with Craig in a dynamic conversation encompassing spiritual insights merged with movement philosophy. They discuss the balance between effort and ease within training, stressing the importance of adapting to personal circumstances over time. They touch on Buddhist teachings in the context of physical discipline, emphasizing mindfulness, authentic connection, and embracing change as core tenets of their practice.

Episode notes and resources: Communication with Vincent Thibault

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In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. I'm interested in the nature and philosophy of movement and in exploring themes like independence, self-direction, and human excellence. My interests color each conversation and provide some structure to Movers Mindset. But since I like to take the scenic route, every conversation ends up going somewhere unique.

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