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SUMMARY:Expanding the Visual Field: Open Eye Meditation  Course with Elana Katz
DESCRIPTION:Share this:This course will explore techniques of open eye meditation\, the calming therapeutic effect of bringing meditation into a visual practice — deepening\, softening\, and challenging one’s visual experience. Over the course of nine weeks\, participants will be asked to leave the comfort zone of meditation in a contained space\, bringing various forms of stimulation and interaction to the meditative practice. \nCourse Curriculum: \nWeek 1 \nBasic techniques of softening/ expanding the visual field.\nChi gong techniques for grounding energy (practicing open eyed). \nWeek 2 \nDeepening practice of expanding visual field.\nEntering longer meditation practice. \nWeek 3 \nPhysical positions affecting the meditative state— movement\, stillness\, reflex stimulation. \nWeek 4 \nOpen eye meditation practice. Interactive/ partnering class. \nWeek 5 \nLong durational meditative exercises. Interactive/ partnering class. Exploring the notion of leaving one’s comfort zone—what can be learned by this practice? \nWeek 6 \nMeditating with eyes wide shut. \nOpen eyes are associated with seeing\, yet what can be seen when the eyes are closed? How can the notion of seeing inform and deepen a close eye meditation practice? \nWeek 7 \nOpen eye meditation with artistic visual stimulation\, how a meditative state effects one’s consumption of art? \nWeek 8 \nBringing meditative practice outside of the studio. Participants will be lead on a meditative walk through the city. \nWeek 9 \nDiscussion regarding the use of open eye meditation techniques in daily life\, as well as in a meditation and yoga practice. Conclusive evaluation of course material — meditative interaction\, leaving comfort level in meditation practice\, leaving the contained space of the studio\, how meditation effects the integration of visual stimulation. Ending meditation.
URL:https://yogajaya.com/events/expanding-visual-field-open-eye-meditation-course-elana-katz/
LOCATION:YogaJaya\, 比寿西１丁目２５−11\, 渋谷区\, 東京\, 1530042\, Japan
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