Before around the year 1400, the word “conspire” simply meant to “Breathe Together.” There was no link to evil or wrong. To breathe together is to be in communion, shoulder to shoulder. To see each other below the level of everyday beliefs and language. When we choose to do this, we can use others to...

The first difficulty is structural – what is needed for the task? The tools required, the design ability, understanding the manufacturing or publication process, or the group of movements that might help you progress in a particular set of skills. The second difficulty is far greater, it is emotional – the ability and willingness to...

In most of the breathing workshops, after a short introduction, we simply stand there. You can try this now if you like, it’s helpful to have enough space around you so that you feel relaxed. If your shoes have a heel, they need to come off. Five minutes is a good starting point. We close...

The concept of “connection” can be a little broad. We can of course connect deeply with not just a lot of different people, but even feel connected to other animals and nature. So there is some flexibility here. And perhaps different flavours if you like. However, we find some key ingredients keep coming back. Time...

When we vote, the intent is that we each engage as an individual, then we have a sum total of opinions that we can compare and analyse. This is a fantastic way to ensure that each participant is heard and also provides a diversity of opinion. When we work on a solution for the best...

On Thursday we went spearfishing and after about 2 hours in the water, I had a decision as to whether or not to get out. I stayed in. After 4 hours, I still didn’t get the fish I was after. On Saturday we went again. We went to the same spot. After 2 hours in...

How many clients do you want to have? How do you think your movement practice could look? How would you like to feel? What lights you up? When does this happen by? What would it look like if we cut the timeframe in half? What about if you doubled the client number? When you think...

A wake is the trail behind the boat as it sails along. When the wake is heavily “disturbed” – with big waves behind it, it means the boat is heavy, or is displacing a lot of water for some other reason. When the wake is “clean,” there is a very minimal trail. There is little...