Workshop

Morning Session
Introduction:

Overview of concepts
The inner game of performance: Self 1 & Self 2
Performance = potential minus interference

Part 1: Breaking the Anxiety Circle – Releasing Tension

Tension relieving exercises (Yoga, Feldenkrais, Tai chi, Qigong)
Yoga stretching exercises (loose clothing required)
Alignment (how to sit or stand properly for maximum energy and efficiency)

Part 2: Serenity – Accessing the Inner Quiet

Breathing exercises
Centring and self-confidence
Relaxation exercise (with audio designed by the instructor)

Part 3: Reprogramming the Mind: Quest for Dignity and Self-Appreciation

Recovering a sense of possibility
Goal-setting
Blocks to goals
Core negative beliefs
Affirmative weapons
The hall of champions
Recovering a sense of power: dealing with criticism
Good criticism and bad criticism
Gain disguised as loss
Notebook of positive qualities
Recognition of accomplishments

Afternoon Session
Part 4: The Art of a Relaxed Concentration

Power of mindfulness
Short meditation exercise
Score studying
High performance imagery
Focal images
Anchoring
Visualisation

Part 5: Masterclass

Each student performs a piece of her/his choice. The instructor and the other participants give feedback to the student in a supportive manner. This provides the student an opportunity to try some of the techniques learned in the morning session.