"The Mindful Improviser" with Ted Des Maisons
Dare to Be Human
English - May 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 30 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture Health & Fitness improv improvisation applied improv training brain self improvement storytelling self-improvement psychology philosophy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
As we all become more tangled by technology in the now, we discuss practicing mindfulness with an expert on the subject, Ted Des Maisons. From the difference between presence and mindfulness, eastern philosophy and the stories that pigs tell, we explore the benefits of practicing mindfulness and the assumptions that might be keeping you from giving it a try.
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Check out Ted's book PLAYFUL MINDFULNESS™: a joyful journey to everyday confidence, calm, and connection
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Ted DesMaisons has been synthesizing innovative approaches to collaborative learning and personal development for over 30 years.
After earning degrees from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and Harvard Divinity School, Ted taught religious studies and philosophy for twelve years at Northfield Mount Hermon, a private boarding school in western Massachusetts.
He has studied, taught and performed improvisation internationally, including at the Loose Moose Theater in Calgary, Alberta and BATS Improv in San Francisco where he serves as Board Vice President. He has also trained intensively with renowned UK acting, voice and presence coach Patsy Rodenburg.
Currently, Ted teaches Playful Mindfulness and voice and presence courses through Stanford University’s Continuing Studies program. He also works with companies and organizations (Genentech, Facebook, Cisco, Dartmouth College, etc.) who want to help their leaders and teams work with greater collaboration and creativity. Lastly, Ted co-hosts the Monster Baby Podcast (“A Curious Romp through the Worlds of Mindfulness and Improvisation”) which reaches listeners in more than 63 countries. www.monsterbabypodcast.com
He lives a 10-minute walk from the stunning coastline of Daly City, California, and shares his home with Luna and Marley, two quirky and charismatic spotted Ocicats.
We record at The Mopco Improv Theatre in Schenectady, NY where you can come visit us sometime!
Original music by Mark S. Meritt
Logo by Derek Walker