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What is the Visioncircles Course |
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Vision takes place in the brain, not in the eyes. Vision is an outgrowth of how we learn to move, think and perceive. Perception depends on where we are, who we are, who we are with, and what we are doing at the moment. The Visioncircles course is an exploration of eight areas of perceptual intelligence. We experience each of these areas as a circle of ‘lifespace’, its specific boundaries imposed by the activities it involves. Although the eight Visioncircles develop simultaneously, each circle activates distinct brain circuitry and has a unique character and vocabulary by which it can be identified. Each session of the course may be reminiscent of our play and our exploration of the world as children, as each is naturally emphasized during a specific stage of our early growth and development. In the sessions addressing each of the eight circles, we explore a variety of skills, perceptual skills of seeing, hearing, touching and relating to gravity; cognitive skills of thinking, questioning and processing information; and expressive skills of feeling, moving, creating and communicating. Taken together, the circles help us to access and to develop our active vision. Active vision is intelligent vision, selecting and screening from infinite possibilities according to an evolving sense of what is important. Active vision engages us in relationship with the environment of each circle, so that we see not only with our eyes but with our whole sensory apparatus. The Visioncircles course is oriented toward strengthening our choices, skills, and self-expression. In the course we can become aware of our ways of seeing by observing our own actions. As we relate more consciously to our full perceptual process, we can refine and clarify it through direct experience. How is each circle presented? Each three hour circle is presented using Edu-K’s five step balance format with Noticing and sometimes muscle checking used to anchor each learning step. We begin each circle by establishing our visual SPACE, discussing the circle, setting our goals, and doing pre-activities related to the circle. Our movement menu includes Brain Gym and Vision Gym, as well as art, movement, or play experiences that generally have a balancing effect on the circle. Additionally, we may do individual five-step balances for more specific personal goals. Finally, we do our post-activities and celebrate our new learning. How can improved perceptual skills help me? Visual· Better focus · Active vision · Greater comprehension · Artistic please · Creative imagination Auditory· Improved memory · Increased voice resonance · Finer tuning of listening abilities · Increased ability to relax and quiet thoughts · Keener sense of intuition Kinesthetic· Fluid movement coordination · Sense of space and direction · More enjoyment of fine motor skills · More self enjoyment Centering· Better organization of thoughts · Increased creativity and self-expression · Self empowerment · Personal ease Enrolment Form (PDF 27kb) All courses are accredited with the Australian Kinesiology Association
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