We will be dancing through the exploration of tools to help you keep your body, mind and social connections healthy when using a screen.
Through movement exercises and creative practices, we will see how we can mitigate the harmful effects of our technological habits.
Human body is not designed to be idle, still, sedentary.
(What would it look like if it were? a rock) .
It is designed to move. Every part of it (except maybe earlobes).
How do our bodies react when we interact with the screen?
MENTAL / EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING :
Similarity between Hammer + Computer?
Both are TOOLS that can be constructive and/or destructive. Not against them, technology can be amazingly useful, but here we will address the more harmful aspects...
As you start using screens more, and perhaps considering futures that will require working with screens, it is important to create healthy habits now.
HABITS
The Go-To Effect
All the Answers
Attention Span
Addiction
De-sensitization
SOCIAL
Disconnection
Misinformation
Bullying
Privacy issues
The most amazing technology is in living beings: our bodies, our minds, our hearts + our capacity to connect. And for us to be healthy + happy, we need to maintain this organic technology w/ regular exercise, good nutrition, lots of sleep, well-balanced information and clear communication. The 5Rhythms offer a wonderful structure to hold the space for our wellbeing within the technological construct.