Giving a demonstration....HELP

[airbear32301]

Hi ,I am giving a demo tomorrow of an indian head massage.this is for high school students and the purpose is to show them other ways to tackle stress during exams rather than using medication.

As i only have a 20 min slot im unsure how to alter my routine.It is my idea to use 1 student and have the other concentrating on there breath as i work.
I have also decided to not use any oils,music etc as I want them to see that relaxation can take place anywhere with out any preperation,just a little time.

Do you think im on the right track....................?
should i do a short hand out with some info on oils and the benefits of a full tratment?

im having a confidence crisis!

love and blessings xx Shelley xx

 

[kittyfreek]

Any ideas????????

 

[Mystery Girl 11]

Can you get them to pair off and practice on one another after you have given a demonstration or whilst you are doing it i.e. you demonstrate and start off with breathing exercise - then teach a few of the massage movements. They can work in rows. Finish off with a few breathing exercises. I usually find instead of saying effleurage I say something like swimming. You could give them a nice visualisation to do at the beginning and end either imagining the colours of the chakras or flowers that open to start with and finally close.

Binah
xx

 

[Ryutsuki]

I only have a 20 min slot and i have been asked to give a demonstration.I thought the breathing would be away for everyone to take part and feel the relaxation while watching the demonstration,i was going to ask them to visualise colours.
Its the fact I only have 20 mins from start to finish that is worrying me and why i was considering a handout.

thank you for your reply,it has give me something to think about.

 

[Everybody loves me...]

hiya,

if its for high school children, I would keep it simple and just do a demo rather than get them to 'self consciously do breathing'.

I would spend 5 minutes talking briefly about IHM and the benefits.
I would do a quick demo, 5 minutes of back massage.
Then, I would get them all to do the pressure point massage on themselves as you stand infront doing it.

Then, get them to close their eyes, take a few deep breaths to finish.

that will easily take 20 minutes.

 

[KaiBragma]

Hi,

To concentrate on one student would be ideal I think. I did a demo once and it was hard work I must admit!!

 

[wackowoman]

how did it go, i bet you were great

 

[sofeinurbizness]

HI thanks for asking.Everyone seemed to enjoy it 40 students in all only a 20 min social lesson so all students arrived in a hurry ,sat down and off i went with a willing volunteer. the teacher commented on how quiet they watched and enjoyed the demo.I have had no more feed back than that.
I have been asked to do something with pre school 4 age 4-5 .thinking of aromatherapy play dough and foot massage for quiet time the following week.

 

[BearsFan1]

You could try adding one drop of lavender to some bubble solution and blow some lavender bubbles around. Glad the IHM session went well for you.

Love Binah
xx

 

[Shestedep]

Hi I am doing my ITEC Teaching Diploma and need tips on the video for the exam . I am doing Indian head massage

 

[*cup_cake*]

Hi Clara Bear
I have just completed a city and guilds preparing to teach in the life long learning sector and if what you are having to do is a 30 minute micro teach that is being recorded my advice is to forget the video camera. I have been tutoring for some time but when it came to my session I felt like I went to pieces. The camera was sat there from the word go but after the first 5 minutes it didnt seem to matter.
I finally got to see it when i got my portfolio back and i have to say i was really impressed. The way I know I was feeling was in no way portrayed in my teaching, and i have to say it has done my own selfconfidence a world of good.
With your subject, make sure you keep any handouts clear and concise if possible include a few pictures, try and involve the class as much as possible especially with small group work but above all keep it simple. If you are limited to 30 minutes that time soon goes so dont try to squeeze too much in.

Good luck and hope all goes well

Helen

 

[L0$(M@ Gay and Okay]

Hi Helen,
I have just joined and thank you for your quick reply and advise,
Regards,
Clair.