Cultivating Character Through Movement and Nature with KYLE KOCH | EMP Podcast 141
May 16, 2024
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Kyle Koch, senior coach at Evolve Move Play, and host discuss the transformative power of movement and nature connection. They highlight the role of physical practices in shaping character and the need for adults to pass on holistic practices to children. The conversation touches on challenges faced by the younger generation in a digital age and advocates for deeper connections through movement and nature.
Physical practices shape character and foster deep connections with self, others, and the environment.
The Ecology of Practices offers a holistic approach to movement disconnected from nature.
Challenges facing the younger generation include social media distraction and lack of free play.
The podcast encourages adults to embrace movement practices to pass on to children for a grounded way of relating to self and the world.
Deep dives
Introduction and Background of Kyle
Kyle, a senior head coach, shares his journey from a corporate IT role to the Wilderness Awareness School. His fascination with nature and wilderness survival was sparked by TV shows. Making fire using primitive methods was a turning point that led him to explore his capabilities further.
Transition to Parkour and Wilderness Awareness
Transitioning to parkour training and merging it with nature at the Wilderness Awareness School was pivotal. Kyle's exposure to movement perspectives and living in a community experimenting with locomotion patterns shaped his approach. Incorporating movement and nature connection in urban settings enriched his exploration.
Unique Environments and Natural Skills
Discussing how the perception of 'nature' can be distorted by tree farms designed for timber production. Contrasting tree farms with diverse city parks reveals the richness of urban environments. Exploring the practicality and relevance of engaging with natural skills in varied environments like cities.
Importance of Reciprocal Opening Up and Validation
Emphasizing the concept of reciprocal opening up in relationships and experiences. Validating individual self-worth and shared connections through dialogical practices in movement workshops. Creating safe spaces for vulnerability, openness, and mutual understanding among participants.
Challenges of Modern Tech, Importance of Embodiment
Reflecting on the negative impacts of social media and modern tech addiction, promoting reciprocal narrowing. Advocating for reciprocal opening up through movement practices and embodiment. Addressing the need for real connections and engagements in contrast to virtual interactions for meaningful human experiences.
Upcoming Events and Community Engagement
Sharing upcoming engagements in San Francisco, Colorado, Cologne, and Copenhagen for immersive movement experiences. Encouraging participation in events and spreading the movement philosophy to communities worldwide. Emphasizing the transformative potential of movement practices and community engagement.
Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
Concluding with the aspiration to expand reciprocal opening and real connections through movement teachings. Highlighting the power of community engagement and role modeling to inspire authentic human interactions. Expressing gratitude for attention and commitment to promoting profound experiences through movement.
Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!
In today’s conversation, Kyle Koch and I delve into the transformative power of embodied movement practices and deep nature connection. As senior coaches and facilitators of Evolve Move Play, we share our journeys from feeling uninspired in the modern world to discovering profound meaning and connection through parkour, natural movement, and ancestral skills.
Kyle and I discuss the integral role of physical practices in shaping one's character, and how the reciprocal opening that occurs between self, others, and the environment is fundamental to falling in love with life itself. We explore the limitations of fitness modalities born in isolation from nature, and how the immersive "Ecology of Practices" we've developed invites practitioners into a more holistic and integrated way of being.
We also tackle some of the challenges facing today's younger generation, from the attention-hijacking algorithms of social media to the scarcity of free play and embodied role models. Kyle and I make a compelling case for getting this work out to more adults, who can then pass it on to the children in their lives, and help restore a more grounded and nourishing way of relating to self and world.
For anyone yearning for deeper connection and a movement practice that touches the soul, this episode is an inspiring call to step outside the box and embrace our full human potential.
If you are interested in furthering this journey of discovery and transformation make sure to check out our in-person events kicking off for the 2024 season.
https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Kyle's Journey: From IT to Embodiment
07:05 - Evolving Evolve Move Play: Merging Nature and Movement
17:37 - Facilitating Connection Through Movement and Dialogue
30:32 - Movement as a Vehicle for Character Development
37:42 - Technology's Impact on Human Capacities and Childhood
47:35 - Cultivating Embodied Play and Falling in Love with Being
54:15 - Navigating Attention-Hijacking Paradigms
59:49 - Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts
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