Wil tries to experience myself, life and all those within, through a physical practice. He feels grateful to then share what he learns along the way, and calling this his job. He founded London Movement Group 3 years ago, and has been teaching both in person and online for a number of years. He values human connection, and put this as a top priority in hi teaching. You can find his work at www.figuringthingsout.com or on instagram @wbrown7 In this conversation, Wil discusses his time studying Industrial Design in University, and his final project of anti-ergonomics.  He talks about his approach to teaching and coaching with empathy, compassion, and respect for individual's subjective experience; and the value he places on safety.  He also expresses his gratitude for being a facilitator of curiosity, a "guide on the side as opposed to a sage on the stage."  And, Wil flips the script and poses a number of questions to Kyle regarding play, failure, and intention.

Flynn is a self-described dilettante, autodidact and occasional iconoclast, exploring physiology, psychology and philosophy through parkour & independent research. Inspired by a slew of shadow-mentors from Eric Weinstein to Moshe Feldenkrais to Jiddu Krishnamurti, he is interested not only in the appreciation of ideas, but in their application. A history of working with fear & anxiety in canines & humans (including himself) has opened a particular interest in embodied cognition, the feeling of safety and the nature of emotion. The Online Exploration group is a culmination of his studies into uncertainty as a psychological constant, the consequences of developing awareness and the power of curiousity in learning. The group explores scientific principles from the ground up, creating teaching tools & seeking deep learning. As a practitioner, he is interested in the interaction between mind & matter, the changing of perception through action and what emerges from embracing uncertainty. In this rich and insightful conversation, Flynn dives into various ideas ranging from layers of sensory experience to the innate intelligence of humans.  He discusses how the key part of learning in not the information, but rather the state of the learner and their relationship with the information.  He also reflects on complexities surrounding the stories we tell ourselves.  And, he talks about the research of the Online Exploration Group.  

Alicia Grayson has been passionately involved with dancing, teaching and performing Contact Improvisation for the past 33 years. She has taught CI as an adjunct faculty at George Washington University, University of Denver, Naropa University and Shenandoah University. She teaches CI classes in Boulder, CO, yoga and pilates online and regularly travels nationally and internationally to teach. Her long time practices of authentic movement, yoga and pilates and her love of nature are important influences on her dancing and teaching. She facilitates women’s somatically based transformational workshops online and in person. She is a certified Hakomi therapist, certified perinatal somatic attachment therapist and certified Feminine Power transformational coach and facilitator. She is currently training to be a biodynamic breath and trauma release practitioner. She delights in exploring and discovering new depths to contact improvisation and related disciplines and is particularly interested in the intersection of physics and expression and the mind/body relationship. She is dedicated to supporting her fellow humans to be the most amazing embodied beings that we are!  www.aliciagrayson.com In this conversation, Alicia reflects on the principle of knowing where the earth is at all times in Contact Improvisation, and in all movement.  She discusses creativity being an emergence as opposed to something to control or force.  She also shares how something deeply familiar can still feel brand new.  And, Alicia and Kyle talk about their mutual love of mistakes, accidents, and imperfections.  

Devin is a teacher. He currently divides hi time between teaching Narrative Excavation, writing, and coaching physical practice. Narrative Excavation is an introspective psychology practice he's been developing since 2013. Half a lifetime of competitive sports, overlapping with five years of full-time study in philosophy and psychology, followed by a decade deep dive into eastern psycho-spiritual disciplines and various physical disciplines: all of these brought to his attention the egregious shortcomings of existing approaches to learning, development, and self-understanding. His approach to physical training and Narrative Excavation attempts to reframe personal development within a paradigm of sustainable, value-oriented practice. In this conversation Devin dives into the idea of civic value, and his reflections on the concept.  He talks about the terms "community" and "friend", and challenges how they're used today.  Devin and Kyle riff on uncertainty, curiosity and dogma. And, Devin shares his concern that often people make assumptions instead of ask questions.  

As a professional educator, David Wilson brings a life-long interest in how people learn to both his teaching and practice of movement. He believes that movement is a birthright and that by combining curiosity, playfulness and compassionate self-awareness, anyone can practice movement in ways that will interest them, support them and evolve with them as their lives and bodies change. He is deeply interested in how people might use creativity, critical thinking and the spirit of inquiry as tools of movement, especially as they age. In this conversation David reflects on his 30 year career is a high school educator.  He discusses his journey through various forms of fitness,  practicing Aikido, and later discovering movement.  He also talks accessibility and the role of movement and fitness professionals to open our eyes to what is possible for all people.  And, he expresses his wish for decolonizing teaching.  

Jeremy Fein is 49% skill acquisition coach, 50% nice guy, and 1% podcast bio writer. He strives to bring the same values into his work that he does in the rest of his life: honesty, empathy, consistency, and learning. You can learn more about the projects he's excited about at FeinMovement.com. In the conversation Jeremy discusses his passion for juggling and time in circus school.  He shares his thoughts on learning and skill acquisition.  He also talks about his long term goal of dunking a basketball, and how he is approaching the skill.  And, Jeremy and Kyle dig into their mutual interest in integrating their values into their teaching.

Kim was born and raised in the vibrant and free-spirited Amsterdam. After years of studying at a musical and dance school as a child she decided to follow up with a professional education at the then called Jazz- Musical Dance Bachelor in Amsterdam. After two years, she decided to narrow the focus and continue her studies at the Modern Theatre Dance Department at the Amsterdam School of the Arts, from which she graduated in 2016. Ever since graduating she's been working with choreographers such as Emio Greco, Kris Verdonck, Arno Schuitemaker, Anne Teresa de Keersmaker, Alexander Vantournhout and Damien Jalet. Her personal practice is formed by her time on stage and is shaped by the teachings of Emio Greco, Liatt Waysbort, Martin Kilvady and the ongoing research with the Ferus Animi // Terra Nova collective of which she is member. As a freelancer she gets to enjoy the space to collaborate with artists, movement artists and movement practitioners. This allows her to hand pick her surroundings and have it be the inspirational pool that gets to inform her movement and life practice. In this conversation Kim discusses the observations she's made by being forced to stay in one place during Covid.  She talks about her passion for practicing outdoors and with people, and her recent studies with Martin Kilvady.  She shares her approach to placing intention when she practices, researches, or rehearsal.   And, she talks about witnessing those willing to try, fail, and try again, and her admiration for the mindset. 

Winston Reynolds graduated from Circomedia, specialising in acrobatics & physical theatre (FDA, 2010-2012). And later went on to complete his Bachelor at ACAPA (Academy of Circus and Performance Art,Netherlands, 2012-2016). Within his research he specialised in acrobatic dance, a hybrid mix containing elements from gymnastics, capoeira, breakdancing, improvisation and animal locomotion, as well as undergoing several years of research around acrobatic contact partnering. He is the founder of the education company Yeknom and member of the Ferus Animi // Terra Nova collective, a group of cross disciplinary crafts persons researching in the fields of human physiology and performance, through both an artistic and scientific lens. In this conversation, Winston shares he journey, beginning with his time spent around the circus as a child.  He talks about his research, teaching, and the supplemental work he does to support his practice.  He also discusses his recent passion for practicing outdoors.  And, he reflects on the importance of doing nothing and embracing boredom.  

Emma is a Movement teacher and one of the Founders of Aspen Coaching in Perth, WA. She has been teaching people to move better in an evolving capacity for the past 13 years. Having watched many fitness trends sweep through the exercise world she has carefully and thoroughly danced between them deciding to wander down her own path, endeavoring to make a shift in the common perspective of what it means to be fit and healthy. Along with her Husband, Glenn Robson, and business partner Paul Twyman, they have opened a unique movement space in Perth that encourages people to step outside of seeking weight loss and fitness, and instead begin to create a deeper relationship with themselves, and respect for what their body really needs. Over the past 4 years Emma has worked closely with the Fighting Monkey Practice and is currently wrapping up a year long Mentorship with Jozef Frucek. The study through the FM Practice has been very influential on her teaching and her outlook on how we live our lives. Emma is passionate about working with people with chronic injuries and inflammatory conditions and believes that through movement we can make a big impact on the trajectory of our future. In this conversation, she discusses her newborn baby, and what her life looks like as a new mother.  She shares the backstory of Aspen Coaching, and their approach to a movement practice.  She also talks about managing energy, and having a practice that creates vitality.  Kyle and Emma dig into imperfection and impermanence.  And, she opens up about her desire to teach workshops.  

Tom Weksler is an accomplished teacher, dancer, martial arts practitioner, and lover of all forms of acrobatic disciplines. Returning for the 50th episode, Tom discusses his interest in maintaining coherence across all levels of his work and practice.  He shares about his playful approach towards skills and skill development.  He also talks about pedagogy, and the value he places on what students will create, not what he thinks they should create.  And, he articulates his desire for more metaphors and empathy, and less team choosing.