Reclaiming Our Vital Connection To Nature With LEO URBAN | EMP Podcast 124
Evolve Move Play Podcast
2023/06/19
Reclaiming Our Vital Connection To Nature With LEO URBAN | EMP Podcast 124
Reclaiming Our Vital Connection To Nature With LEO URBAN | EMP Podcast 124

Evolve Move Play Podcast
2023/06/19
In this episode of the Evolve Move Play Podcast, host Rafe Kelley sits down with Leo Urban, a professional parkour athlete and content creator known for his breathtaking movement in natural environments. Their conversation delves into the intersection of movement, nature, and human identity, exploring how reconnecting with the natural world can awaken primal instincts often suppressed in modern life. Leo shares insights from his experiences living with indigenous communities, observing wildlife, and advocating for nature conservation through movement.
Leo Urban discusses his evolution from urban parkour to a nature-centered philosophy rooted in primal movement. Inspired by indigenous tribes and wild primates, he emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature for physical and spiritual well-being. The conversation explores how modern life has distanced humans from the natural world, and how movement in wild spaces can restore that connection. Leo also touches on the role of biodiversity, the dangers of 'Escape Eschatology,' and the potential for technology to support, rather than replace, our bond with nature. He shares personal stories from his travels, highlighting how observing wildlife and navigating natural environments have deepened his understanding of human adaptability and resilience.
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Nature is better than the gym and technology for building the body.
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Hunting monkeys with blowguns is normal in the jungle, practiced for thousands of years.
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Reconnecting with the wild within ourselves
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Nature offers more than physical challenge; it provides discovery and belonging.
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Movement in nature evolved from self-testing to spiritual and world-serving purposes.
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Humans can build a mutually beneficial relationship with trees, enhancing health and well-being.
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Humans are continuous with nature and cannot thrive in alien environments.
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Showcasing remaining tribes, tigers, and orangutans can ignite people's love and passion for nature
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Struggle is crucial for strength in parkour and life
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Succeeded in 70 extreme sports through primal movement training