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Full Body Thinking LIVE — Wouter de Jong on how your body becomes the path to real rest
An Original Talk at Boom Chicago that demonstrates, with humour and science, why rest and focus start in the body—and how an evening in the theatre can reframe the way you live.
Full Body Thinking LIVE — Wouter de Jong on how your body becomes the path to real rest.
In a packed Amsterdam theatre, Wouter de Jong argues for a simple but often overlooked premise: true calm and clarity do not begin in the head but in the body. Full Body Thinking LIVE is an evening-length Original Talk that mixes science, recognisable stories and dry humour to escort an audience from thinking toward feeling—an hour of practical insight and renewed attention to how the body anchors rest and focus.
Highlights
Evening Highlights
Your body as the starting point for rest and focus
Wouter de Jong sets out the talk’s central claim: the body is the most neglected instrument for achieving genuine rest and sharpened focus—an argument presented through concise science and relatable examples.
An Original Talk that blends humour with research
After the success of Mindgym, Wouter returns to the stage with a new, candid performance that uses humour and scientific framing to make the material immediate and accessible.
A practical reorientation from thinking to feeling
Across the evening the audience is guided on a discovery from head-focused strategies to embodied practice—leaving with insights aimed at improving rest, focus and daily vitality.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event unfolds as a single, attentive theatre talk: Wouter de Jong speaks directly to the lived experience of being constantly ‘on,’ combining research, personal stories and wry humour to move an audience from abstract ideas about rest into bodily, actionable understanding.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who might want something else.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a theatre event; no special equipment is required—bring whatever you normally take to an indoor talk.
The meeting location is Boom Chicago Upstairs Theater—confirm exact arrival times and entry procedures with the venue.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does Full Body Thinking LIVE take place?
The event is held at the Boom Chicago Upstairs Theater.
Who is presenting the talk?
Wouter de Jong is the speaker for Full Body Thinking LIVE.
What is Full Body Thinking LIVE about?
It is an Original Talk that shows, using humour and science, how real rest and focus start in the body rather than the head.
Is the talk scientific or anecdotal?
The presentation combines scientific framing with recognisable stories and humour to make the material practical and relatable.
Who will benefit from attending?
People who feel constantly ‘on,’ those seeking new approaches to rest and focus, and audiences familiar with Wouter de Jong’s previous work will find the evening relevant.