Practices of Play: Activating Archetypes Through Embodiment

Eleven questions. Nine of eleven passes, and you can take it again as often as you like.

What burden did the weaver feel before the traveller arrived?

That her loom was broken beyond repair That she had no skill left in her hands As if she were weaving the weight of the world itself That her whole village had quietly forgotten all about her
What did the traveller offer the weaver?

Hollow reeds to blow into while moving to their sound A map leading to a distant and famous city A bag of brightly coloured threads brought from far away A new loom made from rare and fragrant wood
What did the weaver realise while dancing with the reeds?

She preferred music to weaving and would give up her loom for good She was no longer weaving patterns; she was the river, tree and wind She had been weaving the wrong patterns all her life She would need the traveller to guide her from now on
What did the traveller tell her afterward?

You must now go out and teach this dance to everyone you meet Your weaving will never be as good again The patterns you thought you were making, you were already living You should come and travel with me from now on
In the 'Archetype Movement' practice, how would you embody the Sage?

Move gracefully with fluid sensitivity Stand tall and take strong, purposeful steps Leap and spin unpredictably Walk slowly and observe the world with curiosity
How would you embody the Warrior in the archetype walk?

Move with fluidity and gentle sensitivity to others Sway in place with your eyes closed Walk slowly and pause often to reflect Stand tall, move with purpose, take strong steps
What does the 'Breath as Play' practice ask you to imagine on the inhale and exhale?

Cold air breathed in slowly, and warm air breathed out A lion's strength drawn in, then a serpent's smooth exhale A balloon filling up, then being let go Light breathed in, and darkness breathed out
According to this module, how do archetypes become active?

You summon them with precise and ancient rituals and words You choose one and suppress all of the others You study them until you have mastered each one You clear space so they activate themselves through you
How does this module describe archetypes?

Characters found only in ancient stories Abstract symbols to be carefully analysed Living currents that move through us as we embody them Fixed personality categories assigned to each person
In the advanced 'Lila Flow', how do you move for twenty minutes?

As if guided by an invisible partner, letting the body lead Holding each posture for as long as you possibly can manage Following a set choreography step by step Copying a teacher's movements exactly
What does the 'Daily Lila Moment' consist of?

Doing something purely for joy, like dancing unplanned or playing with clay Reviewing your progress toward the goals you set yourself for the month Reading a passage from a spiritual text and reflecting on it Meditating in complete stillness for twenty minutes