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The Awareness Connection
by The Dimon Institute
The Awareness Connection is a podcast by The Dimon Institute, hosted by Dr. Ted Dimon and James French. Each episode delves into the fascinating topics of mind-body awareness, health, and human development. Through practical insights and thought-provoking discussions, we challenge conventional thinking and offer fresh perspectives. Whether you're an educator or simply curious about unlocking human potential, this podcast will inspire you to see the world — and yourself — in transformative new ways.
Episodes
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Ep 21 - Childhood Motor Development in Education
In this episode, Ted and James discuss childhood motor development as it relates to education. Seen in its fullest meaning, FM Alexander's work provides a foundation for education. But it's not so easy to say what that means, or to come up with concrete ways to implement the work in a school...
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Ep 20 - The Need for a Curriculum in Alexander Technique
In episode 20 of The Awareness Connection, Ted and James discuss the need for a curriculum in our subject. Ted defines the notion of curriculum, discussing what the word means and how it applies to education. We discuss the writings of F.M. Alexander, especially his personal narrative, "Evolution...
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Ep. 19 - How to restore the body when it malfunctions
Ted and James discuss the fact that the body has "design specs," in a similar way that everyday tools, eg a garden hose, have design specs. A garden hose can get kinked up, which causes the flow of water to get interfered with. To solve that problem requires that someone untwist the hose. In a...
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Ep. 18 - Thoughts on our body's evolutionary design
Ted and James took the opportunity this episode to follow up on the developmental movement series with a discussion of the functional design of the human body. If we are a result of an evolutionary progression, then what design did evolution come up with? How exactly does the human body work?
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Ep. 17: Developmental Movement, Part 4
Ted and James continue their discussion of developmental movement.
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Ep 16: Developmental Movement, Part 3
Ted and James continue the multi-episode series on developmental movement.
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Ep. 15: Developmental Movement, Part 2
Ted Dimon and James French continue their discussion of developmental movement.
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Ep 14: Developmental Movement, Part 1
This is the first of a multi-episode discussion on the subject of developmental movement.
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Ep 13: The Evolution of Forms in Nature
In this episode we discuss the emergence of novel forms in animal evolution. Careful to distinguish his views from that of "intelligent design," Ted asserts that through the process of natural evolution, animal forms emerge that exhibit highly effective, architecturally brilliant functional...
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Ep 12: The Transformative Power of Consciousness
Ted Dimon and James French explore the intricate relationship between mind-body awareness, consciousness, and human development. They discuss the significance of breathing as a conscious practice, the levels of being in evolution, and how consciousness serves as a transformational tool. The...
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Ep 11: Unlocking the Power of Breath
Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate topic of breathing, exploring its significance in mind-body awareness, health, and human development. They discuss the mechanics of breathing, the role of the body in facilitating effective respiration, and the importance of restoring natural...
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Ep 10: Understanding Stress — A New Perspective
In this episode, Ted and James delve into the complex topic of stress, exploring its origins, the body's response mechanisms, and the importance of achieving balance in our lives. They discuss how traditional views of stress often focus on reduction rather than understanding its roots and how to...
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Ep 9: Unlocking Sensorimotor Awareness
In this conversation, Ted Dimon and James French explore the intricate relationship between the musculoskeletal system, breathing, and vocalization. They discuss how understanding the body's design and functionality can lead to better movement and pain management, particularly for musicians. The...
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Ep 8: Restoring Balance — The Role of Awareness
Ted Dimon and James French explore the concept of sensorimotor awareness, emphasizing its importance in understanding bodily tension and kinesthetic awareness. They discuss the need for a disciplined approach to learning how to use one's body effectively, the curriculum associated with…
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Ep 7: The Journey to Consciousness
Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate relationship between awareness, mindfulness, and human consciousness. They explore the stages of awareness, the nature of attention, and the importance of conscious intention in daily life. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in...
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Ep 6: The Depth of Human Awareness
Hosts Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate topic of human awareness. They explore the psychology behind awareness, discussing its emergence, development, and the various levels that exist, including instinctive, selective, and mindful awareness. The conversation emphasizes the...
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Ep 5: How Muscles Function Effortlessly
Continuing the discussion on muscles and awareness, Ted Dimon and James French dive deeper into the mechanics of muscle function, revealing why lengthening (not just contracting) is fundamental to how our bodies are designed to work. Key insights include: The Tensile Nature of Muscles: How they...
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Ep 4: Awareness in Action — Beyond Mindfulness
Dr. Ted Dimon and James French explore a crucial distinction: the difference between passive mindfulness and active consciousness in movement. The discussion focuses on the significance of moving beyond noticing tension or misalignment to actively preventing habitual reactions and redirecting the...
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Ep 3: Tensegrity and Bodily Design
In this episode of The Awareness Connection, Dr. Ted Dimon and James French explore the groundbreaking concept of tensegrity and its profound implications for understanding the human body. Coined by Buckminster Fuller, tensegrity describes a structure where continuous tension and local…
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Ep 2: Bodily Awareness and Mindfulness
In this episode of The Awareness Connection, Dr. Theodore Dimon and James French explore the distinction between conscious and subconscious movement, highlighting how most of our bodily actions occur automatically, without deliberate control. They discuss how these involuntary processes — such as...
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Ep 1: An Introduction to Awareness
In the debut episode of The Awareness Connection, co-hosts Dr. Ted Dimon and James French introduce some of the compelling themes they'll explore in the podcast. To kick us off, they broach the subject of educational vs. therapeutic models of awareness and delve into the distinction between...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Awareness Connection is a podcast by The Dimon Institute, hosted by Dr. Ted Dimon and James French.
Each episode delves into the fascinating topics of mind-body awareness, health, and human development. Through practical insights and thought-provoking discussions, we challenge conventional thinking and offer fresh perspectives.
Whether you're an educator or simply curious about unlocking human potential, this podcast will inspire you to see the world — and yourself — in transformative new ways.
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