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exercise. walking

November 1, 2008 at 6:10 pm · Filed under exercise

the manner of walking shows a lot – the way a person feels, the destination, the time available, body condition etc.

changing the manner of walking is very useful. the state of mind and emotions affect the body language. this process works both directions. in the therapies it is used as an indicating method. it is hard to adopt a new manner of walking if you don’t work with your feelings.

however, this time i invite you to explore other people. this exercise can be done easily in a big city where people are too busy to notice things around them.

walk behind someone adopting the same manner of moving and the same rhythm. imagine that you get into his or her body and feel it. what might this person be thinking? what could the destination be? what is this person’s life like? what are you like now? how does this body feel?

you can also emulate someone sitting, drinking etc. notice gestures that you never use yourself. let your body get out of its usual mood and dip into a new one. feel it instead of simply imitating.

good luck!
ieva

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exercise. i am more than i am

October 31, 2008 at 8:07 pm · Filed under exercise

we are used to being ourselves. however, our vision is not the only one. it is not even definite. nobody sees things exactly the way we do. when we think we do, it might be a result of the cultural and social background we share.

the idea of people being so different is scary and liberating. you are unique and the others can enrich you.

years ago i understood that what seems to be about other people is actually something they raise up in me. they make me notice something that has been hidden. it feels strange as we practice what we call our “character” and are very good at it.

i think, this ability to experience the other people makes acting possible. it is also the reason for what is called “schizophrenia”. we are more than we think we are.

this first exercise is a tricky one but it might also be funny if you do this with a friend. you should ask for permission and explain what you’re gonna do.

ask your friend to tell you briefly about something that happened today. observe his or her manner of speaking. remember about the body language, too.

the gestures, use of words, facial expression – everything matters. the way a person speaks shows how this person perceives the world or is used to communicate it. try to feel how your friend does it.

then try and re-tell the same story as if you were your friend. use the same manner of speaking, the same body language as precisely as possible. try to “be your friend”.

good luck!

ieva

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exercise. one space

October 31, 2008 at 5:46 pm · Filed under exercise

so…
you will need a camera and another person who’d like to try this out.
you will also need a space. it has to be limited, appealing and with some objects in it. it can be a room or an abandoned factory. it can be outdoors or indoors, it’s up to you. the key point is that this space needs to be one you can take photos of. i wouldn’t recommend a customs office at the frontier, for instance.

when you have what you need, you do the following – the first person goes into this space, explores it for a while and takes a number of photos of what seems worth it. you can agree on the number.

then the first person comes out and the other person goes in to do the very same thing. it is important to apply the same conditions for both persons – the same space, camera, time etc.

good luck!
ieva

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