A few months ago, I started a practice called Probing Utopia with a group of friends. In it, we imagine a future where things are a little different from today – a future that all of us would like to live in. The proposal wasn’t to discuss action plans or the steps we need to … More The Power of Collective Imagination
The episode described below is a clear example of the overlapping principles between Aikido and non-violent communication. I’ve been thinking for a while now to write about that connection and this was the little push I needed. A few days ago I was at the changing room after my Aikido practice. There were two older … More Conflict Resolution with Aikido and NVC
From the beginning of the Circle Dance Facilitator’s Training, I could see how Aikido and Circle Dances align. From the initial dances and exercises, we had a moment to reflect on the awareness and intentionality of the movements and the perception of unity. And, of course, the fundamental aspect they have in common is circularity. … More The Connection between Aikido and Circle Dance
Luis Patricio 