Wisdom of the Body is a unique choreography based on the developmental stages of the human being from babyhood to old age and on a gentle and thorough activation of the whole body through the spine.
There are appropriate levels of difficulty and intensity depending on the practitioner.
THE MIND:These are protocols adapted from integral psychology and authentic wisdom schools that weave through the sequence of physical movements in increasing levels of complexity for mental and emotional integration : from the innocence and powerlessness of infancy to the power of adulthood to the surrender and transcendence of old age.
THE SPIRIT:This is the wisdom of Inquiry, appropriate resolve and coherence practices which are tuned to the ever-present body. The spiritual nature of Being is grounded through benevolent recognition and appreciation of the body.
Exercise – for adults
Training – for high level sports and physical arts practitioners
Security – for ultimate self defense
Health – for senior citizens, persons in rehab or people with mental or physical challenges
Education – for young people and children
Expression – for the performing arts
As an exercise regimen for adults, Wisdom of the Body will give you a complete workout appropriate to your fitness level and fitness goals while helping you align your thoughts and emotions to happiness.
As we follow the developmental sequence of the body from infancy to old age, we also retrace and pre-pave the neural pathways and this allows for safe neurological, muscular and emotional integration.
The deeper levels of concentration and relaxation allow for profound awakening and presence practices.
Globally, it has elements of yoga, shamanism, martial arts and just pure fun so that you do not only sweat, but also enjoy and relax!
Wisdom of the Body is the most complete training system that we know of. It can be used as a comprehensive warm up or conditioning protocol for any sport or high level physical discipline.
It addresses and adjusts the mental and emotional energies to spearhead breakthroughs in performance. It can also be used as a diagnostic tool to uncover weaknesses in specific muscle-chains or other areas.
It is also a precious companion to the ageing athlete, allowing for the blossoming of subtle energies whilst cultivating physical excellence.
Wisdom of the Body includes an empowering martial arts sequence called "The Amazon Dance" which is the most practical set of movements one can use against an armed opponent.
This unique choreography was first designed to respectfully and efficaciously teach the quintessence of survival fight-or-flight tactical response skills to women, but a lot of men need these skills too!
The impact of this training is profound because you learn to recognize and then harness the power of your instincts, to enroll the reptilian brain in the cultivation of courage, discernment and serenity.
The existential (life and death) dimension of this training builds awareness, decisiveness and clarity of action and psychologically takes you into the heart of human mythology in order to integrate the archetype of the Warrior.
We believe Wisdom of the Body is the ultimate integrated psycho- physical education system. Children, be they poets or warriors, will have a blast doing movements that are both playful and that help to develop and hone their natural abilities: coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, responsiveness, concentration and relaxation.
The integration of mental and physical movement disciplines will give young people and children solid training and self-confidence which is essential to their happy and harmonious development. The concentration and metaphor practices will guide them to explore and expand the more subtle dimensions while feeling completely grounded.
There are special protocols appropriate for the different age groups culminating in initiation programs for teenagers.
Wisdom of the Body offers an extraordinary catalogue of movements which explores the pathways between physiology, posture, emotion, intent and culture.
It is a fascinating in-depth study of body language in its universal, historical and local dimensions: the individual, personal and subjective aspects of movement are experienced with a clear sense of the influences of contexts: be they natural or cultural.
Students of theater have said this system should be compulsory in their curriculum.