Movement with Noor: Recent Episodes

Harnoor Singh

This podcast is conversations focused on bringing movement enthusiasts from physical therapists, dancers, martial artists, athletes, or anyone who has a perspective of movement.

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In this Episode I sit down with Marquis Sanabrais.

Marquis is a Physical Therapist at FX Physical Therapy, a USA Weightlifting level 1 coach, and the founder of the Baltimore Journal Club.

In this episode I sit down with marquis to discuss Mentorship, Physical Therapy and how the environment a PT is in can affect their ability to treat their patients, When a PT should or should not use pain science to help their client understand pain, and the path which athletes can walk down if they want to start practicing olympic lifts.

You can find more from Marquis here

Instagram: @msanabrais.dpt 

Twitter: @MSanabrais_DPT

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MSanabrais?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=fbb83902-f64b-4052-b4b4-2105a59a8abc

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In this episode we get to sit down with Eric Sipes! 

Eric is an Acro Yoga teacher, an Acrobatic Performer, a Photographer and Videographer, and he is a wonderful human. 

During the episode we get to discuss some of Eric's origins as a yogi and acrobat, his perspectives on communication and how one's ability to communicate can enhance or affect their relationships, and we discuss the esoteric phrase "as above, so below" and how it relates to the very real relationship of supporting someone in mid air. 

You can find more of Eric on Instagram @Sipes or at one of his Acro yoga classes

Tuesdays - Begginer Acro Yoga 6:15-7:15 at St. Luke's Church on the avenue

Wednesdays - All levels Acro Yoga at Movement Gyms in Hampden 

Thursdays - Intermediate/Advanced Acro Yoga at St. Luke's Church on the Avenue

You can also find Eric's photography and videography work at https://www.pivotalvisuals.com/ or on instagram at @pivotalvisuals

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Gary Grisham is a friend, a teacher, and a brother.

Gary is a practitioner of many different forms of Martial Arts and Movement including Tong Soo Do, Budokon, Yoga, Locomotion, Jiu Jitsu among many more disciplines. Gary is currently traveling and teaching students the skills and techniques he has learned on his movement journey. Gary is a lover of fun and brings an opportunity for play wherever he goes. During the episode he characterizes himself as a "professional kid" which is a label I would be glad to have.

In this episode Gary and I discuss the intersection between Martial Arts and Yoga, and how these practices can be integrated into each other, and into our lives as a whole. I hope you enjoy this episode with my dear brother Gary.

Show Notes

4:50: Discussing the origins of Tang Su Do founded by master Hwang Kee

9:10: Details on the historical origins of Tang Su Do martial arts style

11:00: Distinguishing Tae Kwon Do and Tong Su Do styles

13:15: Evaluating the similarities and differences between Yoga and Martial Arts

19:20: Gary discusses how he began practicing Budokon and many other parts of his life that stemmed from his Budokon training.

26:25: Defining Tabatta style workouts

28:20: Defining Katas and understanding the characteristics of different katas

30:35: Gary shares a humble story of how he finished his Budokon Class

33:30: Discussing the importance of rites of passage and ceremony and where they do and do not exist in western society

35:50: Gary shares the story of how he met his wife during his Budokon training

39:00: Harnoor introduces the idea of “movement dictionaries” and how different disciplines are transmitting the same knowledge through different names.

Some of the different "dictionaries" mentioned today are

Capoeira

Animal flow

Budokon

Ido Portal’s system of movement

47:00: Discussing the differences in practices like weightlifting and locomotion and how athletes can derive benefits from having a well rounded workout that includes both disciplines.

49:40: Gary discusses being a “professional kid” and how movement practices have given him an opportunity to be creative and engage in play in his life

54:00: Discussing longevity, beginners mindset and community through movement

56:20: Acknowledging our cultural focus on specialization and how Movement tends to lend itself to the opposite of specialization

57:45: what is Gary up to now?

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Alex Beaslay is a deeply skilled French dancer who is proficient in many styles of dance. He is best known for his mastery of House dance. He has many accolades including winning first place at the 2019 Kings of New York dance competition in the House Category.

Alex teaches House Dance classes at the Motion Collective on the Avenue in Baltimore Maryland. Alex is also a certified Holistic Health and Life Coach who focuses on helping his clients change their mindsets and habits.

Join Alex and Harnoor as they discuss dance, movement and the history of House music and the culture that has evolved from the House scene. 

Find Alex on Instagram @alex.beaslay

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In this very first episode of MovementwithNoor, Dr. Harnoor Singh gives an intro piece of his background in movement and some of the goals of his podcast series

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In this episode, Rachel Fifer takes us through her lens of dance and how it intersects with community, history, and respect for movement in its cultural roots.

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In this episode we discuss mindsets between different movement practices from acroyoga to cheerleading, yoga to gymnastics, and dancing to rockclimbing

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In this episode we discuss the differences between tissue damage and pain to help people navigate a deeper connection to their body. Check out Adriaan Louw for a much greater in depth explanation of Pain Science.

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In this episode Liam breaks down the rockclimbing experience and his van life.