Awareness Through the Body

Contemporary society has become extremely demanding, eating up the time we need for ourselves, imposing its stressful rhythms on our lives, colouring whatever we do and how we feel. We often find ourselves pulled toward the outside world, forgetting our own inner world, our own perceptions, feelings and aspirations. Awareness through the Body is a comprehensive curriculum of exercises that aims to raise awareness and enable both children and adults to become conscious of their own perceptions and abilities so that they may become more self-aware, self-directed individuals. It offers ways to discover the existing connections between mind, emotions and the physical body and to integrate these different parts into a more harmonious whole, organised around the inmost centre. "This book provides a wealth of material in a systematic manner related to the theme of "awareness of awareness" and the "witness consciousness" through the exploration of the powers of the physical senses...and increasing contact with the subtle body, and inner realms of consciousness." Dr. Kireet joshi Chairman of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research "Atoka and Joan's infinitely graceful co-teaching is warm, clear and uncluttered. Their unique work in guiding children to focus and relax is the right thing at the right time in a climate of scattershot educational requirements. These teachers are artists and experts and their practical lessons are invaluable and suited to any setting." Dr. Jane Miller, Core Faculty Professor, Antioch New England Graduate School