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: <ul> <li>How Tai Chi helped him heal chronic pain</li> <li>Breath and body awareness as daily meditation </li> <li>Taoist perspectives on the universe and emptiness</li> <li>Internal Family Systems and labeling your inner “parts”</li> <li>Why facing life’s challenges with integrity is the real practice</li> </ul>   FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: <a href= "http://bit.ly/afitmind">http://bit.ly/afitmind</a> Website: <a href= "https://www.fitmind.org">www.fitmind.org</a>   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: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KArWcMldPM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KArWcMldPM</a> 🌿 Learn more about George’s retreats and teachings: <a href= "https://www.balanceispossible.com/">https://www.balanceispossible.com/</a> & <a href= "https://www.taoistwellness.online/">https://www.taoistwellness.online/</a>

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