Ollie Black

20/09/99

How did you gauge your body as an average on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being very low, 10 being very high) in terms of the following parameters during the day:-
Temperature Range: 8
Density: 9
Energy Level: 5
Speed: 4

What are your main observations and/or experiences from the MB?
This is the first time I have ever done MB. Also I am not aerobically fit (or inclined) although I do a lot of yoga. So....I was pleased I got through the first lot. I enjoyed the group feeling of so many people all working together - supporting the movement. Some of it I found quite hard and would have liked more time to explore the movement in a detailed way before doing it quickly. Also sometimes I felt the pressure to finish the line so I didn't hold it up when I would have liked to do a more thorough e exploration of the action. Still - I went at my own pace and stopped w hen I felt I would do it incorrectly or harm myself if I kept going. I liked the rhythm and flow and enjoyed it and pushed myself through a barrier - when normally I would quit.

What are your main observations and/or experiences from the Manipulations?
It was good to do after the MB and I understood where this type of movement would come from and why. I am a Feldenkrais practitioner and am interested and curious is why and how we move. I would have liked a bit more instruction about some of the manipulations as I think there were some people doing some extreme things with each other. I know we have to take responsibility for ourselves and tell someone if it 'hurts' or isn't comfortable but I do think more care can be taken to learn how to do some of these things more slowly and in detail. I liked the sequences and got a lot out of doing it and receiving it. I was with someone I trusted.

What are your main observations and/or experiences from the Ground Work?
Great experiences and loved getting in touch with the environment in this way.

What are your main observations and/or experiences of the whole day?
I felt very exhilarated and lots of energy and clarity. Loved the food and being taken care of in that way. It was a great flow of exercised and I loved the 'walk' at the end of the day - in the cool of evening. Great day. One down.....
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