Ritual circles
These circles introduce the practical application of integrative principles to explore mathematics anxiety. Opening up our experience by engaging with the five domains, we can glimpse the underutilised power of our multiple intelligences, which, once recognised, can evolve and synthesise into an identity that is more inspired, resilient and empowered to face instead of avoid difficulties in both personal and classroom situations.
The Four Seasons
The four seasons framework is an intuitive way of setting up an integrative practice that is easy to explain and apply. It was developed as a learning cycle that honours seasonal patterns to engage the flow of our different cognitive dimensions and we will use it to link and integrate the five domains. Click for References​
Autumn: Planting and Action
Planting Seeds: Preparing the body and mind for new possibilities. As we focus on the body, the task of the mind is to let the process unfold
Activities
​Spiritual: Body Scan
Mental: Context, intention and container
Physical: Zero
Emotional: Expressive play
Interpersonal: Deep listening
Winter:
Rooting and Gestation
Growing Roots: Waiting for the seeds to take root. The mind cultivates patient receptivity, acknowledging not knowing as a desirable dynamic state
Activities
Mental: Grounding, intention and container
Physical: Nature as ritual space
Spiritual: Sandplay
Emotional: Expressive play
Interpersonal: Deep listening
Spring: Blooming and Cross-fertilization
Grooming bloom: Opening the heart to possibility. The mind cultivates genuine curiosity and unconditional acceptance.
Activities
Mental: Grounding, intention and container
Physical: Moving in uncertainty
Spiritual: Heart Coherence
Emotional: Expressive play
Interpersonal: Deep listening
Summer:
Harvest and Celebration
Collecting and sharing fruit: Articulating insights in open dialog. The mind cultivates a beginner’s attitude for both listening and sharing.
Activities
Spiritual: The wheel of awareness
Physical: A fraction of the Whole
Emotional: Expressive play
Mental: The Enlightenment Mathematician
Interpersonal: Deep listening
Participation Agreement
As individuals:
We will be clear of our own boundaries and take responsibility for our wellbeing
We will invite our multiple intelligences to show up and participate from the heart
As a group:
We will commit to arrive to the practice on time ​
We will listen deeply and share constructively, respecting boundaries and confidentiality
We will be compassionate to yourselves and others ​
