Add@Me Learning Methods (EN)


Title: Group massage 1
Summary:

Participants have blindfolds on their eyes. These short exercises relieving tension with the whole group can be carried out in pairs or in a circle. Participants are seated in a circle the way, that each of them should have in front of them the back of another person. Participants do the massage following the facilitator’s instructions:

- The sun is shining – the participants stroke the back with the whole hand, with a circular movement;

- We are going for a walk – a light knocking with fists along the back;

- We are admiring spring flowers – we draw flowers on the back with one finger;

- It has started to rain – tapping on the back with single fingers on the whole back.
Objectives: Relaxation, well being; preparation for other activities
Materials / Equipment needed: Blindfolds for participants
Group size: Any size (4 minimum)
Duration: 10 minutes
Step-by-step instructions: The steps and rules are explained in the summary.
Reflection and evaluation questions: As the participants have blinfolds on their eyes, the reflexion goes around their perception of this activiity being without sight. Did they miss the sight during this exercies? What were their feelings during the exercise? Did they like it? Did it have any infuence on their well-being? Was there anything they disliked? Is there anything else they would like to share about it?
Possible risk factors: Some participants can feel very uncomfortable with the blindfolds for different reasons - their refusal of using it should be accepted.
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