Allow for at least 25 minutes. You will need a balloon, cotton with spandex t-shirt that fits close to the body and a comfortable place to move and rest. It is important that the T-shirt is not too tight, but creates a bit of compression. Start already dressed in your t-shirt.
This Somatic Act can be experienced as a solo, duet or group.
To begin, we will blow up a balloon
about the size of a large grapefruit.
Close your eyes.
Begin touching
the balloon
noticing how it responds
to the touch of your hands…
Also noticing how the balloon
touches your hands…
Allowing time…
Finding a transition
to placing the balloon
down on the floor.
And placing one hand
at the top of your chest
by the breastbone or sternum.
Closing your eyes
noticing your breathing…
And how the hand
rises and falls
in response to your breath
Allowing time…
Slowly open your eyes
and placing the balloon
underneath the t-shirt
at your chest
where your hand was
Closing your eyes
noticing your breathing…
Sensing how the contact
of the balloon shifts
as you breathe
Perhaps you can sense
the rise and fall of your breath
with the rise and fall
of the contact of the balloon
against your chest
the balloon is touching you
and you are touching the balloon.
Allowing time…
If you need,
you can also slightly shift
the location of the balloon,
moving it slightly to the right or left
or up or down
to support how the balloon´s touch
is contacting your chest.
Allowing time…
As you are ready,
you can explore this
with a little bit of movement
sensing how the balloon´s touch
shifts against your chest
as you move.
Noticing your breathing…
Perhaps noticing
how it affects your arms
or legs or chest…
Moments of movement
Moments of stillness.
Allowing time…
Gradually opening the eyes
as the movement grows
Perhaps exploring walking, sitting or lying
Noticing how
the contact of the balloon
shifts
as you move…
Allowing time…
Gradually finding a place to rest.
Perhaps you can sense
the rise and fall of your breath
with the rise and fall
of the contact of the balloon
against your chest
the balloon is touching you
and you are touching the balloon
Finding your transition
as you are ready.