{"id":2409,"date":"2025-02-16T18:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T18:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/?post_type=mathima&#038;p=2409"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T20:12:44","slug":"6-chairs-for-self-awareness","status":"publish","type":"mathima","link":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/index.php\/lesson\/6-chairs-for-self-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"6. Chairs for Self-Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Aim<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The aim of this activity is to calm the mind and create a sense of well-being. To provide a relaxed feeling by increasing both the confidence and efficiency of individuals. Finally, it aims to promote an optimistic approach to life.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Trainee profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Any. People with special needs can participate as long as they are able to express themselves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Learning Objectives<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To consciously relax and stop the chatter of the mind and negative thoughts<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To concentrate and focus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To promote a positive body image, self-love and self esteem<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To detoxify phobias and develop his\/her personality<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To build self-awareness and self-knowledge<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">n\u00b0 participants<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Up to 90 people, depending on the available space<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">45 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">One chair per participant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If the chairs are not enough, the participants can sit on the ground.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Preparation<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Place the chairs in a zig-zag line, to help all the participants move their hands up and down.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Implementation<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Help a participant to sit on a chair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Having aligned the torso of our body, with our chin parallel to the ground, we gently place our hands on our knees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take deep breaths of oxygen, filling our stomach with oxygen 7-10 times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We softly move our chin down and then up in the sky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First slowly and steadily rotate our shoulders in forward motion, along with our breaths. Then in a backwards motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slowly and steadily in conjunction with our breath we turn our head left and right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We Extent our arms forward to be parallel to the ground. Our hands create fists. We rotate our wrists in a circular, internal motion. Then switch to an external motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We move our hands in a prayer position in front of our heart. Then we interlock our fingers and spread open our palms to touch the heart. Our elbows must be parallel to the ground, feeling a stretching on the back. Take deep and steady breaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After a few minutes we are going to the prayer position. As we are, we put slowly our prayer hands above our head and then down to the chest. Repeat 10 times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">10.\u00a0\u00a0 We put our hands softly on our knees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">11.\u00a0\u00a0 In a gentle motion, we tilt our torso left and right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">12.\u00a0\u00a0 We stretch our arms forward again, bending our elbows, so the wrists are above our head and parallel with one another. As stationary as they are, we begin to open our arms to each side and put them back stationary to the center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">13.\u00a0\u00a0 We rest our hands back on our knees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">14.\u00a0\u00a0 Holding with both hands our left knee, we raised it to our chest. Breath. We continue with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">15.\u00a0\u00a0 Inhale, exhale. We cross our hands in our chest (like an X) trying to reach our knees. Trying our torso to be straight we go down and then up in the first-same position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">16.\u00a0\u00a0 Bend our torso and hold our feet tight. If it isn\u2019t possible just bend your torso on your <\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">knees holding down your head between your feet. Stay there, breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">17.\u00a0\u00a0 In the last step, we hug ourselves tight with our head down. Inhale-exhale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">18.\u00a0\u00a0 Ask for a round of applause as o common expression of gratitude to yourself and to the whole group.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Tips and hints<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Every step is repeated 10 times except the last one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If disabled participants cannot coordinate or even follow the rhythm of the activity, ask a partner to help them.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Safety measures<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The participants must have 1 meter distance between them.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Added value<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This activity helps the participants to concentrate and drive away all the bad feelings they might have (stress, pain, anger). 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