Creative Movement Coach

A Playful Approach to Coaching

A playful and creative coaching style can foster a more enjoyable and effective learning environment for athletes.

When coaches infuse their sessions with a sense of fun and imagination, they create an atmosphere where athletes feel more engaged, motivated, and empowered. This can lead to increased intrinsic motivation, as athletes are more likely to participate and practice because they enjoy the process rather than solely for external rewards.

Moreover, a playful approach can help athletes develop crucial skills beyond technical proficiency.

For instance, creative problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience can be nurtured through engaging games and challenges. By encouraging athletes to think outside the box and experiment with different approaches, coaches can help them develop the mental agility and resourcefulness needed to excel in sports and beyond.

Furthermore, a playful environment can foster a stronger sense of team cohesion and camaraderie. When athletes are having fun together, they are more likely to build positive relationships and support one another. This can enhance teamwork, communication, and overall team morale, ultimately leading to better performance on the field or court.

I am here to guide you and help you nurture your creativity and skill as a coach. I offer a monthly mentorship program on the Art of Coaching on the play path. You can check it out here: Jason C. Brown | Mentorship

Deep Play in Nature

Moving in nature has profound benefits that contribute to a youthful and rejuvenated state of being.

Playing with natural environments stimulates physical activity, which is essential for maintaining healthy muscles and joints. Whether it's hiking, biking, or simply walking in a park, these activities improve cardiovascular health and boost overall physical fitness.

The rhythm of being outdoors encourages a natural flow of energy and vitality, helping to counteract the sedentary lifestyle that often accompanies modern living.

Moreover, nature provides a unique backdrop for mental rejuvenation. Exposure to greenery has been shown to reduce stress levels and enhance mood, thanks to the calming effects of natural landscapes. This mental clarity and emotional stability can have a direct impact on feelings of youthfulness.

The act of moving through nature encourages mindfulness, allowing individuals to immerse themselves in their surroundings and be present in the moment, fostering a sense of well-being that contributes to a youthful outlook on life.

Additionally, time spent in natural settings promotes social connections and interactions which are vital for emotional health. Engaging in outdoor activities with friends or family creates lasting bonds and shared experiences, further enhancing joy and fulfillment. The energy derived from socializing in a natural environment not only invigorates the spirit but also fosters a community that encourages healthy habits. This combination of physical activity, mental clarity, and social interaction ultimately helps in cultivating a sense of youthfulness that transcends age.

Moving Body, Nimble Mind

Engaging the body in movement has a profound impact on cognitive function, facilitating a more nimble and creative mind.

Physical activity increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which can enhance mental clarity and boost overall brain health. As the heart rate elevates during exercise, the body releases neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. These chemicals not only improve mood but also foster an optimal environment for creative thinking, allowing new ideas to surface and existing concepts to connect in novel ways.

Movement encourages the brain to develop new neural pathways, enhancing brain plasticity. This adaptability is crucial for problem-solving and innovation, as it empowers individuals to approach challenges with a fresher perspective. Activities, whether structured like dance or yoga or unstructured like walking in nature, stimulate different areas of the brain, activating regions associated with imagination and creativity.

This process helps individuals break free from rigid thought patterns, enabling them to explore diverse solutions and engage more dynamically with their environments.

Incorporating physical movement into daily routines can serve as a catalyst for generating ideas and enhancing mental agility. Simple practices like stretching, brisk walking, or engaging in sports can provide a reset for the mind, leading to increased focus and reduced stress.

By intentionally intertwining movement with creative pursuits, individuals cultivate a holistic approach to thinking that supports both body and mind. As a result, they open themselves up to a broader spectrum of possibilities, transforming physical exercise into a vital tool for unlocking creativity.

Flux Lab April Workshop

Rediscover the joy of movement and find ways to weave play and creativity into your strength and movement practice: and vice versa.

Empower yourself to chart your own path and find joy and exploration whether you are a beginner or seasoned professional. Chip and I have combined 50 years of experience teaching human movement and physical expression.

Designed for the fitness enthusiast and professional trainer, Flux Lab workshops will teach you how to reinvigorate , revitalize and reinvent your training.

Let’s develop real skills and find ways to create a better relationship with your body through strength and movement.

We use, we steal and repurpose ideas, tools and resources from the old ways. You can register here: Flux Lab Workshops on April 29-30th.

“We cultivate a way that is adaptive and alive to create a beautifully moving, adaptable and creative human being.”
— Jason C. Brown


What Happens at a Creative Movement Workshop?

I’ve been asked to share a few details about what happens exactly at a Creative Movement Live workshop.

So I thought I’d be all formal and list a few objectives of the class to give you a better idea of what takes place.

Objective:

  1. To develop quality movement and to experience the joy that comes with it. Joy makes everything easier and easy is productive. Less friction equals more momentum, and more momentum equals better results.

  2. To build rapport with yourself, your training partners and the client or athlete. Most of the games and drills we’ll explore are cooperative challenges and shared successes.

If we can get ourselves & our clients/artists/athletes minds out of the workplace and into their bodies and training session we’ve done a good job.

Each creative movement is specifically designed to establish rapport and enthusiasm while addressing the entire spectrum of athletic develop and human movement.

In this workshop you’ll learn and practice exercises from several traditions such as martial arts, gymnastic and old school physical culture.

You’ll also learn to adapt several training tools into your creative movement program such as medicine balls, ropes, bands and agility equipment. Many times we’ll be combining those tools as well.

Other Objectives:

  1. Getting comfortable with the drills. How to coach them, what to encourage and what to avoid.

  2. Where does it fit within the overall program? Creative movement training can be used very effectively in several locations during the training session, such as the warm-up, active recovery or part of an intense circuit. creative movement training is very versatile, for example, it also works very well as an initial ice-breaker with a first time client.

  3. Explaining the benefits. Clients may not associate play with results. It’s best to approach this question in a hands-on manner while demonstrating some drills that focus on the clients wants and needs. For example, there are many play-based drills that directly train the “core.” It’s hard to deny a training effect after a few moments.

  4. Working with the variables. The variables are endless, timing, tools, rhythms, stability, balance, laughter, joy, self- expression and creativity to name a few.

Hope to see you there: Creative Movement Live Brooklyn

Building Better Movers ( and Coaches. )

A moving body is a learning body.

In my Creative Movement Live workshops everyone moves with everyone...And often times it's the fine motor control work that people need/want the most.

And, as a teacher, artist, and leader, I try to get the creative process moving, step aside, and give it a chance to find its own way.

Creative Movement- Bear Crawl Play

The task of this movement situation is to keep the yoga block wedged between both players/artists as they move through some patterns.

This is no right or wrong. Just play, create riddles and movement situations to help one another create and grow.

I borrow heavily from martial arts and their particular approach to creative movement and problem solving, as well as physical and artistic expression.

Creative Movement is a poetic, playful discipline which aims to revitalize and rejuvenate an individual's ability to deeply perceive and listen to the body and develop expressive and creative potential.

The physical body, is a source and medium of our artistic life and is considered an essential element in the creative process, despite the artistic language in which it may be realized.

Creative Movement Live Workshops

What is it that we’re doing here at OUR Creative Movement Live Workshops ?

We use physical practices that are simple, enjoyable and repeatable. We design play-based activities that encourage physical freedom, creativity and vitality. And because we are artist, creative movers, we are not bound by any one discipline or way. We use, we steal and repurpose ideas, tools and resources from the old ways. We cultivate a way that is adaptive and alive to create a beautifully moving, adaptable and creative human being.

Creative Movement Live Workshops

Creative Movement is a general term used in a broad field of physical disciplines connected to the relationship between body, mind, and creative spirit.

I borrow heavily from martial arts and their particular approach to creative movement and problem solving, as well as physical and artistic expression. Creative Movement is a poetic, playful discipline which aims to revitalize and rejuvenate an individual's ability to deeply perceive and listen to the body and develop expressive and creative potential.

The physical body, is a source and medium of our artistic life and is considered an essential element in the creative process, despite the artistic language in which it may be realized.

Hope to work with you soon.