#89 Capoeira As a Way of Life - Mestre Pinga Fogo/ Gui Torres on Moving from Brazil to America, Differences Between Teaching Capoeria to Adults and Kids

I'm so honored to have Mestre Pinga Fogo ( Gui Torres) from Benção Capoeira on the show today! He is my Capoeira instructor here in Austin. In this heart-warming conversation, Gui shared with us:

• Why is Capoeia a healing movement practice? 
• Why did he choose to come to the States, and the challenges he overcame along the way 
• Differences between teaching Capoeira in Brazil vs in the US
• Differences between teaching Capoeira to Adults vs to kids
• What makes people stay in their capoeira journey 
• How has the meaning of Capoeira changed for him over time?
• Some words for people who want to try out Capoeira

Follow Gui:

• Benção Capoeira IG: https://www.instagram.com/capoeiraustin/
• Mestre Pinga Fogo IG: https://www.instagram.com/mestrepingafogo/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/pingafogo/
• Website: www.capoeiraustin.com
• Info for annual Batizado (4/12-4/13): https://www.facebook.com/events/288722100855537/?ref=newsfeed

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The Angie Creates Podcast interviews curious humans on how they seek to become the most alive versions of themselves through creative expression like movement, writing, and art.