5 Rhythms In Business

 

  
Every sporting activity requires a warm up.
An actor needs to prepare for their show.
A singer warms their voice.

Why would this be important in business?

The reason sports men and women, actors and singers spend time warming stretching and breathing before their performance is to ensure that they don't damage their bodies, or voices, when exerted and under pressure.
But also because it brings about a sense of emptiness and stillness with an element of focus, steadiness and commitment to what needs to be done. This also applies to musicians and dancers.

When we connect more with our bodies we become more grounded and centered which then enables us to act in a more powerful and dynamic fashion. Our performance is more captivating, our audience more intrigued, curious and fascinated, not just with what we have to offer but with us.

So how in the world of business can we achieve that state of being. That focus direction, clarity and steadiness both in our movements and in our speech.

When we use the body in movement we begin to neurologically store memories that can be then triggered at times of necessity. The body will remind us how to act, how to feel and how to engage. It will unconsciously give us messages that tell us when to let go. It will help us to ‘see’ not just with the eyes, but with the whole body and what is needed at any one given time.
This means trusting the body.

There are 5 key rhythms in life. Each one deeply connects us to body, to awareness of others, to the space around us, and to the product we are offering. They connect us to our own ability to be spontaneous when necessary and to act in the moment.

Using these 5 rhythms® we will engage with simple exercises to guide us from meditation to connection to the ability to let go of the ‘fixed’ plan, and most importantly to be ourselves.

The 5 Rhythms®

1. Flowing : The power of being.  Body.                   
Shadow is inertia/boredom.

2. Staccato : The power of loving/relating. Heart.  
Shadow is destructive energy/sabatour.

3. Chaos : The power of  knowing. Mind.               
Shadow is control rigidity confusion.

4. Lyrical : The power of seeing. Soul.                    
Shadow is space-out lack of presence
Avoidance

5. Stillness : The power of healing. Spirit.              
Shadow is death or lack of movement

Exercises.

1

• Engaging with the body.
• Meditation. Relaxation. Breath. Movement.
• Individual needs met and the body is listened to.
• Where might you be holding tension, fear, anger etc. This all has to be addressed before you can move into a more neutral place.
• Simple movements and techniques to help center the body.
• Bringing weight down from our heads to our feet.

 

2.

• Connection to others.
• Following, leading. Responding/timing.
• Appropriate gestures and body language.
• Movements and exercises that connect you to one other individual.
• Matching body language.
• How do you follow the train of thought and/or movement.
• Are you connecting on an intimate level or are you too focused on your own process.
• How interested are you on your partner, colleague or client.

 

3

• What is going on in the room, how engaged are you to the bigger picture.
•  Are you being effective, what do you need to let go of in order to be more effective.
• Releasing the body, finding inner vibrations that can be a useful technique to shift gear or to release attachment.
• Identification of not being grounded and centered a warning that lets us know to return to body and ground.

 

4.

• Shape-shifting
• Seeing what is needed and responding, taking risks to captivate and hold attention.
• What do you see/feel with your whole body?
• Noticing and giving each other feedback, witnessing techniques, role play, and business theatre, all useful tools to help you engage more fully with your presentations.
• Learning to be a good witness, to ‘feel’ what is needed.
• What needs adjustment or change.

 

5.

• Finding a conclusion.
• How have you been effective?
• What is the response from the audience, what do you feel inside?
• Contemplation.

• What can you learn from this experience?

 

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