Relating & Mirroring
The 3rd Eye Vortex
Relating & Mirroring is a
three day course focusing on perhaps the most important aspect of
aquatic bodywork: that our receivers feel felt, and that as givers we
are able to truly feel and mirror them in all dimensions—physical,
emotional and spiritual. The recent discovery of mirror neurons in
the brain has provided our generation with a scientific basis for
empathy. In the training we will delve into this neurophysiological
phenomena underlying our social interactions before focusing on how
it translates into the water. On land we will experiment with dance
mirroring exercises, authentic movement and exercises to fine-tune
presence. In the water we will develop the skills and perceptual
framework to follow and support receivers in their movement and
stillness. The principles we will explore include using the water,
joining, extending, supporting, taking over, keeping up, staying in
flow, setting impulses and giving space.
Not only will the course train us to better accompany our receivers, but it will also offer a setting in which we ourselves as receivers may allow our own unwinding and soul dance to unfold. Additionally, we will practice the verbal skills to create the invitation and safe framework for our receivers to flow into their own movement impulses.
Not only will the course train us to better accompany our receivers, but it will also offer a setting in which we ourselves as receivers may allow our own unwinding and soul dance to unfold. Additionally, we will practice the verbal skills to create the invitation and safe framework for our receivers to flow into their own movement impulses.