This is an energy exercise
that: activates both brain hemispheres simultaneously; and engages brain for
co-ordinating Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetic abilities; improves skills
such as listening, writing and memory, aids vitality and also healing.
Cross Crawl can therefore be
used:
(1) as an ‘ice breaker’ in new groups meeting for the
first time – lots of fun;
(2) to encourage listeners/attendees to become more ‘open
and balanced’ to new information; and
(3) in cases of ‘stuckness’ when reversals are preventing
someone form ‘moving on’ – in effect it is a ‘fail safe’.
This is done by simply
‘crossing over’ the central line of the body by touching hands and knees – if
you are able.
Very useful in workshops and
trainings because it ‘helps to
integrate the work of others into one’s own life and thought’ and also’
encourages ‘active listening’ involving both internal and external feedback and
feedforward’.
Cross Crawl:
ü
If you are able,
stand up and walk in a circle (everyone walking in the same direction)
ü
as you walk make
exaggerated movements such that your right hand touches your left knee with the
first step
ü
then with your second
step, touch your left hand to your right knee
ü
alternate your
hand-knee touching in this way for approximately 60 seconds
OR
Ø
If
you are unable to walk yet can balance standing upright, then
Ø
instead
of walking just stand with your hands by your side
Ø
making
certain that you reach over from one side of the body to the other – preferably
with your hands to your knee or hip – for approximately 60 seconds
OR
v
If
you cannot stand easily yet can ‘sit’ and do the same exercise, then
v
touch
right hand to left knee and
v
left
hand to right knee for approximately 60 seconds
Note of Caution: If an
individual has any predisposing heart condition or breathing difficulties or
stability problems please excuse them from joining in with the Cross Crawl
exercise
Should you wish to use any of the techniques or
procedures described on these pages, you accept full
responsibility for your own emotional, psychological,
mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing and health.
© Christina Elvin
Consultancy, tel: +44(0)1604 768343
fax: +44(0)1604 706609 mob:
07799 390022
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