We have divided our work into themes and activities.
Themes
By themes we mean sets of interrelated exercises that help to explore an aspect of life or an aspect of the being. The themes are:
Attention and Concentration
In the photo we see a concentration exercise. While music is playing in the background, the students keep their attention focused on the subtle sensations they are feeling around their hands, as they consciously and slowly move them from resting on their knees to meet each other.
Concentration exercise done with a partner: After being aware of the subtle sensations on one’s own hands, and their movement through space, the two partners start sensing each other’s hands and move them slowly towards each other till they meet.
Breathing
Different objects placed on top of the body become what we call “breathometers”. They reflect the breath in its different phases and help the student to become more aware of it.
Discovering the location of the diaphragm in a fun way
Inviting the breath to open up the tissues of the back side of the body using a gentle touch with a hand
or the contact between the two backs
Relaxation
Different ways of surrendering the body and letting go of all tension
Sensory Awareness
“Listening” to Life in a tree helps the student to refine her senses and internalise them
Exploration of the Subtle Physical Body
Discovering, becoming aware of and training to listen to the subtle sensations felt in the cocoon of energy that permeates and surrounds the body. The students point to the direction where they sense the “touch” of another subtle physical body
The Five Elements
Going behind the forms and exploring the Elements one becomes aware of the building blocks of manifestation
Physical Structure
Exploring sitting awareness. The student constructs the stool that fits his structure and allows him to have a solid base and align the spine
Evolution
The students explore evolution, not only the evolution of the species and development of movement, but also the evolution of consciousness
Exploring and sensing in one’s own body the elastic movement of a single cell
Exploring and sensing the movement of a multi-cellular being and one’s own body as a single cell in it
Activities
By activities we mean sets of interrelated exercises that open fields of exploration to several aspects of life, or several aspects of the being simultaneously.
The activities are:
Structure Settings
This activity develops freedom of movement, awareness of the present moment, awareness of touch between persons when crossing each other on the setting
Plates
Sensing the weight of an aluminium plate on top a wooden stick becomes an opportunity for self-exploration
Sticks
Coordination, quick reflexes, training the use of peripheral vision, being present…
Form and Space
In the exploration of the Form of the Elements the students contact the Element within themselves, sensing Its shape and movement. After that they allow their perception to express outwardly, giving the Element a shape with their physical body
Games
Collective games help the students to become aware of the dynamics within a group and helps them discover how to use themselves in the most effective way so the group functions succesfully and harmoniously
