ATB is More than Mindfulness.
Mindfulness involves noticing the thoughts that arise in consciousness, and letting them take their course without judgement. This noticing without judgement helps free the mind to express itself, eventually helping to quiet the stream of thoughts that can contribute to anxiety and stress. In a similar way, Awareness Through the Body takes the capacity of people to "notice" - to use attention for observing only, without becoming attached to what has been observed - and broadens the application beyond mindfulness (awareness of the mind) to put the body itself as the object of attention.
The goals of ATB are profound.
Awareness Through the Body is an integrative yoga practice, which means it blends the wisdom of yoga with aspects of dance, body work, mindful meditation, and new games in a way that encourages individuals to explore:
ATB has been designed to help adults and children experience the existence of an inner and outer space, and of being present in both simultaneously. ATB is made up of exercises that to refine and internalise the senses, and activities that encourage participants to become aware of what happens within us as we experience the world. Using each of our senses in a more complete way, free from judgement and preconceived ideas, we are better able to think well, move well, and live well.
ATB helps on this learning journey by offering interesting and fun activities for refining the senses, identifying and managing thoughts and emotions, becoming better attuned to others, and in a sense creating our own “owner’s manual”. Playing with ATB can help both adults and children practice the skills to self-regulate, integrate new knowledge and experiences, and to connect to the world and each other in more meaningful ways. (Learn more about Awareness Through the Body here)
Like the sound of that?
There are two ways to explore ATB this summer.
Mindfulness involves noticing the thoughts that arise in consciousness, and letting them take their course without judgement. This noticing without judgement helps free the mind to express itself, eventually helping to quiet the stream of thoughts that can contribute to anxiety and stress. In a similar way, Awareness Through the Body takes the capacity of people to "notice" - to use attention for observing only, without becoming attached to what has been observed - and broadens the application beyond mindfulness (awareness of the mind) to put the body itself as the object of attention.
The goals of ATB are profound.
Awareness Through the Body is an integrative yoga practice, which means it blends the wisdom of yoga with aspects of dance, body work, mindful meditation, and new games in a way that encourages individuals to explore:
- Attention and Concentration, with exercises to direct and focus attention, building the capacity for concentration.
- Breathing, with activities to develop awareness of the breath and how breath affects the different parts of the being.
- Sensory awareness, through explorations that help to open and refine the senses.
- Relaxation, by enhancing the capacity to consciously enter physical, emotional and mental relaxation.
ATB has been designed to help adults and children experience the existence of an inner and outer space, and of being present in both simultaneously. ATB is made up of exercises that to refine and internalise the senses, and activities that encourage participants to become aware of what happens within us as we experience the world. Using each of our senses in a more complete way, free from judgement and preconceived ideas, we are better able to think well, move well, and live well.
ATB helps on this learning journey by offering interesting and fun activities for refining the senses, identifying and managing thoughts and emotions, becoming better attuned to others, and in a sense creating our own “owner’s manual”. Playing with ATB can help both adults and children practice the skills to self-regulate, integrate new knowledge and experiences, and to connect to the world and each other in more meaningful ways. (Learn more about Awareness Through the Body here)
Like the sound of that?
There are two ways to explore ATB this summer.
- For the most engaging (and even fun) experience, join ATB 1 - a 16-hour (2-day) exploration of simple and insightful exercises that build a foundation for using the awareness of being aware to grow focus, concentration, and the ability to relax. (ATB 1 is part of a five-module program in ATB education, and includes a certificate of completion.)
- For those who have already taken ATB 1, the advanced intensive workshop ATB 2 will be offered at the Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center in Mount Tremper, NY in August.
- To experience Awareness Throgh the Body outside of the intesive workshop atmosphere, register for An Introduction to ATB, taking place in New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Texas.
ATB 1
ATB 1 is the first module of a 5-part training in Awareness Through the Body and features exercises that illuminate the principles of ATB in fun, accessible, and enlightening ways. This workshop provides a broad base for beginning to use ATB in your work and life. Includes 16 hrs of practice time, and a certificate of completion. |
Introduction
to ATB This workshop will create a space to enhance introspection so we can become aware of the different planes that form our being and have the possibility to enter in contact with our wider sense of self. All the activities, within their particular focus, work towards that goal. A thoroughly fun and informative way to spend 3 hours! |
ATB 2
In ATB 2, participants learn new ways to tune-in to others and the world by training the attention. The exercises introduced here continue (and deepen) the work begun in ATB 1 by incorporating more activities in pairs and by working with elements and forms. ATB 2 takes place over 3 days (24 hours). |
Meet the Trainers.
Amir Azoulay ATB facilitator Amir trained as an ATB facilitator in the international community of Auroville, in India, under the guidance of Aloka Marti and Joan Sala, the co-creators of ATB. Amir now teaches ATB to children in the Auroville schools, as well as offering workshops to adults in India and around the world. |
ATB practitioners come from all walks of life because the benefits can flow to anyone. Therapists, teachers, spiritual explorers, business professionals, parents, and children alike have had rewarding experiences. These benefits include the ability to:
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