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Integral Transformative Practices
come to Houston
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How would I benefit from
Integral Transformative Practices – ITP?
Why would I invest my time, money and
energy in experiencing the ITP practice?
What’s in it for me? |
These questions were certainly
in the minds of the people experiencing ITP for the
first time at a September, 2007, workshop presented
by Barry Robbins and Pam Kramer on ITP called “The
Power of Practice.”
On the first day, we experienced Leonard Energy Training
to show us how to center physically, mentally, and emotionally
. We learned how to re-center when surprises cause us
to lose our center. Participants learned how our body
is our wise teacher and that by tuning in we can experience
the potency and effortlessness of moving, speaking,
and acting from center throughout the day.
The ITP Kata was introduced on the second day. The Japanese
word kata means “form” and stands for any
series of exercises performed continuously in a certain
sequence. The ITP Kata is a 40 minute series of exercises
for the body, mind, and spirit. The ITP Kata was followed
by more Leonard Energy Training exercises. We were introduced
to effective peaceful communication with self and others
through these centering practices.
The third and final day began with the ITP Kata followed
by the Leonard Energy Training exercise of utilizing
“ intentionality” to manifest changes in
life. Everyone created a meaningful intention and through
a series of guided exercises moved toward our goal effortlessly.
During the course of the workshop we experienced the
effortlessness and potency of living from “center”,
how to “re-center” at will, and how committing
to the ITP Kata as a daily practice enhances being centered
24/7. One of the LET practices, Three Ways to Reach
a Goal, taught me about being present and in the moment.
This was a light bulb moment, which illumined the concept
of centering and the direct experience of coming back
to center.
An eye opening experience happened after a break when
everyone was still engaged in animated conversation.
When Pam said “Center, it’s time to start”,
in a heartbeat you could hear a pin drop, everyone had
come to “center.” Wow! No more questions
for me. These practices really work!
The workshop and exercises have been an influence on
our community, We have come to recognize these robust
practices support being centered in daily life.
— Joe Hirsch, Houston ITP co-founder
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