Workshop 6: Body Practices Part of Spirit in Practice In This Section Introduction From Spirit in Practice Embodied spirituality views all human dimensions—body, vital, heart, mind, and consciousness—as equal partners in bringing self, community, and world... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Spirit in Practice Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Names 5 Activity 2: The Story of Mind Meets Body 10 Activity 3: Body Practices... Spiritual Preparation From Spirit in Practice Leaders are encouraged to prepare for the workshop not only by gathering supplies and reviewing the workshop's activities, but also by engaging in a bod... Welcoming and Entering From Spirit in Practice Materials for Activity Sign-in sheet (see Preparation) Pen or pencil Name tags Bold markers Copies of Spirit in Practice Series Schedule (see Preparatio... Opening From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or light... Activity 1: Sharing Names From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Optional: Microphone (preferably cordless) Preparation for Activity Be sure that participants have made... Activity 2: The Story Of Mind Meets Body From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Story 1: Mind Meets Body (one copy for leader, plus several copies for participants who may w... Activity 3: Body Practices Brainstorm From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Markers Easel Masking tape (or other means for posting sheets of newsprint) Optional: Microph... Activity 4: Moving Meditation From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Recorded music (see Preparation) Music player with speakers Bell Optional: Microphone Preparation for... Activity 5: Mindful Eating From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Two types of fruits or vegetables (see Preparation) Cutting board and knife Trays or plates for serving... Closing From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Chalice... Leader Reflection and Planning From Spirit in Practice After the workshop, co-leaders should make a time to get together to evaluate this workshop and plan future workshops. Use these questions to guide your... Alternate Activity 1: Body Practice Demonstration From Spirit in Practice Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Special equipment as needed (see Preparation) Optional: Microphone Preparation for Activity Several wee... Taking It Home: Body Practices From Spirit in Practice Follow these tips for using your body as part of your spiritual regimen: Move. This means more than just exercise.... Mind Meets Body From Spirit in Practice Find Out More From Spirit in Practice Practicing Our Faith, the website connected to Dorothy Bass's book, Practicing Our Faith. Includes sections on honoring the body, healing, and dying well. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Spirit in Practice NEXT: Introduction Download all of Spirit in Practice (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.