The Awareness Connection
Episodes
Ep 21 - Childhood Motor Development in Education
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ted and James discuss childhood motor development as it relates to education. Seen in its fullest meaning, FM Alexander's work provid...
Ep 20 - The Need for a Curriculum in Alexander Technique
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, discu...
Ep. 19 - How to restore the body when it malfunctions
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep. 18 - Thoughts on our body's evolutionary design
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hu...
Ep. 17: Developmental Movement, Part 4
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted and James continue their discussion of developmental movement.
Ep 16: Developmental Movement, Part 3
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted and James continue the multi-episode series on developmental movement.
Ep 16: Developmental Movement, Part 3
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French continue the multi-episode series on developmental movement with a discussion of the use and purpose of the procedures.
Ep. 15: Developmental Movement, Part 2
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French continue their discussion of developmental movement.
Ep 14: Developmental Movement, Part 1
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a multi-episode discussion on the subject of developmental movement.
Ep 13: The Evolution of Forms in Nature
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the emergence of novel forms in animal evolution. Careful to distinguish his views from that of "intelligent design," Ted a...
Ep 12: The Transformative Power of Consciousness
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French explore the intricate relationship between mind-body awareness, consciousness, and human development. They discuss the sign...
Ep 11: Unlocking the Power of Breath
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate topic of breathing, exploring its significance in mind-body awareness, health, and human developme...
Ep 10: Understanding Stress — A New Perspective
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
Ep 9: Unlocking Sensorimotor Awareness
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ted Dimon and James French explore the intricate relationship between the musculoskeletal system, breathing, and vocalization. T...
Ep 8: Restoring Balance — The Role of Awareness
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French explore the concept of sensorimotor awareness, emphasizing its importance in understanding bodily tension and kinesthetic a...
Ep 7: The Journey to Consciousness
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate relationship between awareness, mindfulness, and human consciousness. They explore the stages of a...
Ep 6: The Depth of Human Awareness
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ted Dimon and James French delve into the intricate topic of human awareness. They explore the psychology behind awareness, discussing its emerg...
Ep 5: How Muscles Function Effortlessly
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the discussion on muscles and awareness, Ted Dimon and James French dive deeper into the mechanics of muscle function, revealing why length...
Ep 4: Awareness in Action — Beyond Mindfulness
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ted Dimon and James French explore a crucial distinction: the difference between passive mindfulness and active consciousness in movement. The dis...
Ep 3: Tensegrity and Bodily Design
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Awareness Connection, Dr. Ted Dimon and James French explore the groundbreaking concept of tensegrity and its profound implicat...
Ep 2: Bodily Awareness and Mindfulness
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Awareness Connection, Dr. Theodore Dimon and James French explore the distinction between conscious and subconscious movement, ...
Ep 1: An Introduction to Awareness
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Trailer
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Awareness Connection. Stay tuned for conversations and insights on mind-body awareness, learning, and development.