Ep 336 - Spirit Gym: Paul Chek's Ultimate Journey to Holistic Wellness and Self-Discovery

Paul Chek, the absolute master of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness has launched Spirit Gym, a concept he is calling 'his greatest creation yet'. For more than forty years, Chek has been applying his unique, whole-body treatment and education approach to positively influence the lives of his many clients and students, often succeeding where other, more traditional methods have failed. Chek is founder of the CHEK (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute and pioneer of the highly successful P~P~S Success Mastery Coaching Program. In addition to his practical work, Chek has also written several books, articles and blog posts. Now, through Spirit Gym, Chek is taking people on a spiritual journey of self-discovery helping them to reconnect with their souls, discover who they really are, understand what they came here to do and providing the self-realization tools to empower them to solve seemingly impossible problems. In this extended Escape your Limits Podcast, Chek explains the interplay between mind and body, exploring the role of spiritual development in personal growth and revealing how a connection with the soul unlocks freedoms that promote joy, wholeness, purpose and fulfilment. Topics include: ●        Personal training education vs. corporate interests. ●        Balancing education and exercise on social media. ●        Hormone supplements and their effect on mental and physical health. ●        Self-care, sleep and personal growth. ●        The dangers of synthetic vitamins and protein isolates. ●        The relationship between money, health and happiness. ●        How life experiences shape beliefs and behaviors. ●        Looking at how you engage with money, love, mind and power. ●        Religious interpretation and the need for personal spiritual development to understand God's true nature. ●        Myths, spirituality and personal growth. ●        The role of psychedelics in personal growth and spiritual exploration. ●        Applying intent and consciousness. ●        Tarot archetypes, their meanings and significance in self-reflection and personal growth. ●        Energy, emptiness, form, and spirituality. ●        The difference between real thinking and memorization. ●        Applying contemplative meditation for clarity of thought and problem solving. ●        Personal growth and development through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual practices. ●        Setting realistic goals and avoiding failure. ●        Overcoming obstacles and finding success.   To learn more about Spirit Gym and Paul Chek, click here: https://www.myspiritgym.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/?hl=en https://chekinstitute.com/   ====================================================== Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on your notifications so you never miss a new video when it's published: https://www.youtube.com/user/EscapeFitness Shop gym equipment: https://escapefitness.com/shop View our full catalog:  https://escapefitness.com/support/catalog https://escapefitness.com/support/catalogue  ====================================================== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Escapefitness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapefitness Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/escapefitness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/escapefitness/   0:00:00 Intro 0:04:55 A multidisciplinary approach to healthcare with a focus on personal training education vs corporate interests 0:11:14 The importance of progressive training for functional exercise 0:17:38 Balanced education and exercise on social media channels 0:20:21 Why it's vital to provide tailored fitness programs based on goals and needs 0:29:29 Self-care, sleep and personal growth 0:38:44 Hormone supplements and their effect on mental and physical health 0:43:44 Addressing underlying mental health issues before starting a workout routine 0:54:06 The dangers of synthetic vitamins and protein isolates 1:04:28 How digestion and elimination work, with emphasis on nutrient deficiencies and toxicity 1:13:43 The relationship between money, health and happiness 1:28:16 How life experiences shape beliefs and behaviors 1:39:05 The importance of embracing oneself and adapting to reality 1:50:11 Religious interpretation and the need for personal spiritual development to understand God's true nature 2:01:14 Myths Spirituality and personal growth 2:08:39 The role of psychedelics in personal growth and spiritual exploration 2:19:48 Applying intent and consciousness to change the form of physical objects 2:22:50 Tarot archetypes, their meanings and significance in self-reflection and personal growth 2:38:40 Energy, emptiness, form, and spirituality 2:42:06 Individual interpretation of archetypes 2:46:15The difference between real thinking and memorization 2:48:49 Using contemplative  meditation for clarity of thought and problem solving 2:58:41 The importance of goal setting to personal growth 2:59:52 Personal growth and development through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual practices 3:11:21 How to set realistic goals and avoid failure 3:14:23 The importance of incremental progress to success 3:24:26 Overcoming obstacles and finding success through self-awareness and guidance from mentors