PsychoPhysical Training: 1-to-1 Sessions
How to prepare for a session of PsychoPhysical Training (PPT)
There is no easy way of teaching or explaining what we are introducing; because anything new will still be understood by analogy with the old.
– Francis Bacon
INTRODUCTION
PsychoPhysical Training (PPT) is a western mind-body practice. The history and philosophy behind the practice will be covered in an upcoming blog series. For now the only way to learn is through these one-to-one Zoom sessions. This page gives practical information on booking, the price, and how to prepare for a session.
HOW IT WORKS
We meet on Zoom for 45 minutes. This is not a lecture or discussion, it’s a practical work session. You will be required to experiment for yourself ‘under the eye and ear of the teacher,’ and shown where you fail or succeed. Through this training, you'll develop mental tools that allow you to: direct your physical actions with precision, maintain control regardless of emotional reactions, and verify your progress through video analysis. You will record the session so you have a video with all your personalised instructions and diagrams for self-practice.
SETTING UP THE ROOM
You’re going to need a ‘laboratory’ for your ‘experiments.’ Any room or space in a house, garden, office, hotel will do. I can help you organise the room in our first session, but this is the ideal setup:
Webcam: You must be visible from head-to-toe, standing & sitting.
Light: need good lighting on you, a source behind camera is best
Clothing: please wear light-coloured clothes for the video
Wall or door: access to a wall or door you can touch and lean against
Vertical reference point: e.g. door frame, window, cupboard in background
Privacy: you’ll be moving around in strange ways, playing with sticks, even talking to yourself, people might think you’re having a breakdown :)
TOOLS YOU NEED
Physical Tools:
Long stick (or broom handle): slightly longer than your thigh
Chair (or stool): with flat seat and no wheels
[optional] hardback book, elastic bands, long scarf
[optional] 3x sticks the exact same length
Digital Tools:
Webcam: a laptop/desktop is better than phone or ipad
Zoom.us: free account is fine
App: any app for editing & drawing on screenshots
Mental Tools:
These will be developed during the session – don’t forget your prefrontal cortex
BOOKING A SESSION
There are two ways to engage with this training:
Single Sessions
Book individual sessions on a 'pay as you go' basis
Focus on your personal practice and development
$50 USD + local taxes per session
You can pay after the session
Apprenticeship Training
Learn the complete method and theory
Develop your own practice through regular sessions
Learn how to teach and train others
Price and commitment details provided upon inquiry
HOW TO GET STARTED
Email: psychophysicaleducation@gmail.com
Include your city/timezone
Mention if you're interested in single sessions or apprenticeship