OctaYoga:Caressing The Diamond Facets with Lou DeBourbon

Exploration of Space through the Figure of Eight:Perfect Center. Using simple symmetrical synchronized movements as the foundation we will move from our Dan Tien/Hara/Center of Gravity and learn to inhabit the Diamond Cube and use it as our Command and Control Center. We will caress the facets of the diamond and stutter step the cube.

A. Explore the three planes: Pitch, Roll, and Yaw (Sagittal, Coronal, and Transverse) to deepen the understanding of weaving in space -­� think Sting Ray gliding though water and an undulating magic carpet in the air.

B. Gain a deep somatic understanding of the seven axis of symmetry -­� The three XYZ arrows through the six corners of the diamond piercing the six sides of the cube, and the four arrows through the eight facets of the diamond piercing the eight corners of the cube. All 7 are intersecting in our center.

C. Expand the figure eight through the Frictionless Bearing model to yield a new perception into the representation of the Octahedron, allowing for the development of a more complex Plane Mandala movement.

D. Focus on the Golden Mean location on the arms of the Octahedron positioned within
the Buckminsterfullerene -­� making it easy to interact with its pentagonal structure and
hang out in Carbon�s elegant cage.

E. Develop a heightened awareness of the geometry of space and our center of gravity
to conserve energy, improve balance, and increase sensitivity

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