1 Sept, 2012

India Gate
Performers: Pali & Shena + Shaan
Observers: Aditi
Audience No: 30-40
MIRROR EXERCISE

Audience:
At first, four Rajasthani bracelet sellers stood right next to us, in a row. Their gaze definitely motivated others to come and watch. Eventually a fairly large circle of people. There was general amazement, wonder, curiosity. Comments: 'kuch jaadoo kar rahein hain', 'hynosis hai', 'KYA kar rahe hain?' ... at the end, when Pali and Shena bowed to eachother in acknowledgement, there were a few people who clapped. As we walked away, one young man and his buddies stopped us and asked us what we were doing, what the trick was. We told him no trick, just focus and concentration, and asked him if he'd like to try. He was happy to. His name is Shaan, and he later shared his email address and facebook page with us.

Shaan with Pali

He and Pali did another short mirror exercise. He was very good, and picked it up almost immediately, and with great focus. It was quite beautiful to watch. One of the Rajasthani sellers caught up with us much later, with the excuse of selling us her bracelets, but quickly asked whether we had done some 'jaadoo' back there - Again, we explained no jaadoo, just connection. Showed her how to for about a second, before she giggled and stopped! The atmosphere was relaxed and easy, as compared to the malls.


Our comments:
shena: for me highlight was watching Shaan experiencing the exercise deeply.