Hapinnes, "times two" !!

Two great things happen within the last two weeks.

The PSCA was invited to attend a rehearsal of Cirque Du Soleil : Alegria's tumbling track.

As I stand there admiring the jumps in the air, it make me think even further about the power of our bodies and minds and how you can defy gravity, time and space as you move. It seemed like their time stopped for three seconds or more when an artist jumped backwards and bend his back on the tumbling track, then two, three or four people coordinating movement to the sound of music brought as back immediately to that part of you that is just- content, and happy.


It was the perfect prelude to the next event.
The next workshop Aerial Mind Plus, will be held on Nov 8th at the Philadelphia school of Circus Arts.

Come and follow your breath, engage your muscles and mind, get ready for a vibrant time on the trapeze where you will warm up to the sound of music, explore the way your body feels thorough the air and master your mind as you move, for 2 hours you will:

• Experience how Mindful movement improves performance and skills.
• Reconnect your Body and Mind as a source of power and well being.

Bring an open mind and a playful attitude, we hope to see you there.

Inspired by Motion

This last Thursday I was surprised to run into a rehearsal at the PSCA studio.Two of the very best performers were together in the air on the trapeze.
The image that I kept in my mind was like this two scarfs attached to a backyard trapeze dancing to the rhythm of the wind on a Sunday afternoon in perfect harmony.

I could not stop thinking about the beauty of their movements and I asked myself; can everybody see that?....
I hope so...

And then later that day I reflected on how people often forget of their ability to move in harmony and with peace on a everyday basis.

You don't need necessarily to be a great performer or a super fit person to try a graceful movement. Just stay where you are, take a deep breath and rise your arms, bend forward or stand high and tall- anything counts!

To move our body is not just about muscles, is also about your mind, about what you think you can or can not do in times of health, or sickness.

Next time you make a step...or that you jump on a trapeze make a pause, and feel inspired to go beyond your body and fall into a relaxed state of mind, enjoy the fact that you can move- and feel inspired- just by your possibility of being able to do that step, or to do that great performance on the traps.


Enjoy this Fall.

If you are curious about the way movement promotes a healthier mind take a look here:

http://apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=23

Time to Swing Forward

After a great Experience at the AYCO Festival with the Self-Mastery Trapeze Workshop,
Aerial Mind is moving forward in the efforts to make known, a unique way of approching the aerial practice.
A practice that adds a new awareness of your muscles, breath and constant "rush" of thoughts that we have as we work in the air.

Probably in November a workshop will be presented at the Philadelhpia School of Circus Arts.
As the details are being worked out, I want to invite you to visit the blog every two weeks and see if some of the topics that are intended to be discussed about aerial practice, body and mind inspire you in any way - as we wait to jump on the trapeze!

Any comments leave them here, or e-mail at aerialmind@gmail.com

Enjoy this starting Fall.

AYCO Experience

The AYCO workshop was a wonderfull experience.
It was a place to learn, think , move and have fun- surrounded by people that believe in the Circus Arts as a way to promote magical skills and well being in the entire population.

The Trapeze Self-Mastery workshop, turned out to be an instance for people of all ages to celebrate the power of their bodies and challenge their minds in the air.
From ages 13 to 57 there was no difference in the will to jump up and try the trapeze!!
I was insipred by every one of them.

Their feedback words at the end of the workshop will work as encouragement for me to continue this adventure in the Aerial world.

"Interesting, never had a class like it"
"Positive"
"It was really interesting to be able to go on the trapeze and focusing on things other than strength and felxibility (your mind!). Thanks."
"A fun challenging class"
"Exciting"


Thank you for being there.

NOTE: If you want to read more about the body and mind connection and how intentions in performance impact the experience -take a look here:
http://odemagazine.com/doc/40/the_power_of_intention/

Comments are welcomed.

An invitation

The American Youth Circus Organization accepted the proposed two day workshop for the upcoming 2009 Festival in Starrucca, Pennsylvania (August 19-23).
Aerial Mind will present the workshop " Trapeze: the power of Self-Mastery".

For details please visit : http://http://www.americanyouthcircus.org/

The two day workshop will entail two 90 min sessions, where through work on the trapeze, discussion and proposed readings the person will be encouraged to become aware of the body and mind connection and the impact of the thought process in movement.

Participant 12 years old and up are welcome to join us, previous aerial practice will be beneficial but is not required.

Session I August 20: Thoughts and movement

Session II August 21: Trusting your body

I hope to see you there.

From the sky to the ground...

Aerial Mind begins as a seed in my head a couple of years ago trying to combine two passions: the art of aerial practice and the background as a clinical psychologist.
On June 8 thanks to inspiring strong women, sensitive men, supportive family members and friends Aerial Mind, LLC., came to fruition.
A venture that intends to grow and provoke as a constant goal.
To grow as an idea; as practice, movement or as an inspiration for others.
To provoke; a thought - a pose in the trapeze or a change of perspective in personal reality.
From the sky to the ground, from the darkness to enlightment, the limits and possibilities are in your mind .
I am encouraging those who feel the need of having a better present, a healthier body and a peaceful mind to join Aerial Mind- a place in the sky or in the earth where you can hopefully realize that the power of changing your whole Self is -and always will be- just yours.