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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