Playfight, the Power of Embodied Connection

Abstract

During play, the nervous system is most receptive and awake. Confrontation pushes us to the edge of our comfort zone. Combined together, they ignite growth, fun and aliveness! Imagine embodying your primal self with everything it includes: your instincts, your wildness and your raw strength. Imagine interacting with another human being from this place, consciously. Playfight is about rediscovering the beauty of ‘rough and tumble’, just like animals and children do, to experience a deep connection with one’s own body and emotions, as well as with other people. It is a way of authentically relating and overcoming inner fears by actively involving the strength of the body and the gentleness of the heart. All of this happens within a safe frame: a circle that supports you and welcomes you for who you are. This session offer a space where people can experience a quality of connection with themselves and with others, which includes and gives space to their inner child while awakening their conscious warrior and warrioress. Our purpose is to support individuals to learn to have a profound connection with themselves and others.

Presenters

Matteo Tangi
Founder and Facilitator, Playfight, Switzerland

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

Social and Community Studies

KEYWORDS

Play, Conflict Resolution, Trauma Elaboration, Human Connection, Social Studies, Community