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Integrative, holistic orientation, favored by native peoples: Mind-body-spirit-land-tribe-ancestors. |
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Engagement and attention; focus on the present moment; action, assertiveness; grounded. |
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Emphasis on relationship and rapport: rapport with our bodies; rapport with one another; rapport with our work; rapport with our habitat. |
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Functional movement training; emphasis on balance, physical intelligence, agility, sensation and whole-body performance. |
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Attention to earth, land and habitat. Bioregional awareness; appreciation for our continuity with all life on earth. |
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Tribal orientation and team cohesion; our social nature is profoundly physical. Includes the study of social neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology. |
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Growth orientation, especially as described by Carol Dweck. Intelligence and skill are trainable qualities; practice prevails over talent. |
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Play is powerful and absolutely vital to learning, discovery and resilience. Promotes essential social skills such as role-reversal and self-handicapping. |
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Neuro-optimism and neuro-plasticity: the human brain continues to generate new neurons and connections throughout life. "Cells that fire together wire together." |
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Mindfulness and meditation; monotasking and attentional training as a powerful means for developing focus and concentration. Also stress education; strategies for improving both health and performance. |
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Balance and integration. Equipoise; the ability and willingness to be active or receptive at any moment. |
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Scholarship, research, multi-disciplinary studies; academic rigor. |
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The power of touch and sensation. Tactile experience; live to touch-touch to live. |
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Integrated vision that unites the city and the wild. The city has its riches, but many dangers to mind, body and spirt. The wild has many lessons and gifts. This transformational journey spans both habitats. |
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Balance of gravity and levity. Disciplined repetition is essential to training and learning. At the same time, humor and levity keep our spirits high and engaged. |
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Dojo rules: Respect for people, process and place. Be on time and ready to engage completely. A culture of full participation, monotasking and attention. |
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Woven integration of practice into life. Bringing movement practices and training into daily life circumstances, including the workplace and home. |
