body-mind and facilitation conversations

[Alex Iglecia]

Thank you Harrison. I enjoyed the article on OS and Spirit immensely.

Yes, I do consider OS a mind-body practice. My experience with OS gives me
the sense that the emphasis is mind->body (as contrasted with body->mind as
in hatha yoga or dance). The four principles begin cognitively and seem to
create the natural state many practices talk about as a result of practice.
Then a mind/body state of passion unleashes. I imagine that if a group was
surveyed, many participants would report feeling physically more open,
lighter, freer in their bodies as well. Has such an inquiry ever been made?


Alex Iglecia
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On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 4:47 AM, Harrison Owen <hhowen at verizon.net> wrote:

>  Alex – Welcome to the list! I am not quite clear whether you are thinking
> about OST as a body/mind practice (which I think it is) or are wondering
> about the relation of body/mind practices to the facilitation of Open
> Space?? In terms of the later I have found that the quality of facilitation
> goes up to the extent that the facilitator is “totally present and
> absolutely invisible” – which of course never quite happens but it is a
> goal. Finding that quiet, centered place is best achieved in my experience
> through some fairly serious meditation. Actually I think this may be the
> most important thing when it comes to facilitation of Open Space. All the
> rest of it can just sort of happen. You might check out the chapter in my
> book, *Open Space Technology: A User’s Guide,* which I called “Personal
> Preparation for Open Space.”
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> *From:* OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Alex
> Iglecia
> *Sent:* Friday, August 21, 2009 6:50 PM
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> *Subject:* body-mind and facilitation conversations
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> Hello,
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> I am new to OS List and the OS world, introduced via Lisa Heft in SF.
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> I am passionate about body/mind/transformative work and would appreciate
> having a discussion if you have the interest.
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> I invite you to consider these points and let me know if you'd be open to a
> sharing conversation.
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> Body-mind/transformative practices and group work in general.
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> As body/mind practices relate to OS, I do understand the value in keeping
> OS separate from other influences, so this part of the question is more
> about how practices have influenced you.
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> In this context - what do you do, what have you done, what do you think the
> world is ready for (or needs)?
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> I look forward to speaking with you.
>
> Alex
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> Alex Iglecia
> 781-405-1248
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> http://www.alexiglecia.com
> http://twitter.com/AlexIglecia
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> http://www.epicworkout.com
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