Aims
Introductory Movement Awareness Relaxation
Learning to follow simple instructions, movement, warm-up
Materials
Large, empty room or space
Procedure
The team Leader says: “Find a place to stand by yourself. Now look at and concentrate on a fixed spot on the floor, somewhere across the room. Now, move to that spot in a straight line pacing yourself so as not to have to stop, while avoiding bumping into anyone.”
The team Leader continues to give similar instructions, allowing time for individuals to (A) concentrate on each spot, (B) move at their own pace, and (C) settle into the new spot.
Instructions for (B) could include moving to the new spot:
- backwards
- in as few steps as possible
- in as many steps as possible
- traveling in circles
- traveling in squares
- using as few jumps as possible
- with hands on knees, toes etc.
- moving along floor without using hands
- using only two out of four legs
Variations
Have group invent more instructions