Physical Orientation

Foundation Course Physical Orientation
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Learner Expectation

 

Tools of Physical Orientation provide a way to assess, describe, and plan for the physical amplification of our communication. There are two aspects of the physical experience we need to consider anytime we select a torso orientation for an interaction. Degrees of power and degrees of vulnerability: the two go hand-in-hand. Navigating that dichotomy is what Line Focus and Physical Orientation are all about.

The Emotional Center  4min
There is a visceral reaction felt in the body in response to external stimuli, what is referred to in the western tradition as a “gut feeling.” We can use this concept to physically project our own attention, and to insulate ourselves from external attention that feels overwhelming, invasive, or outside our comfort zone.
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Understanding Line Focus  4min
Focus and Attention can be given, requested, drawn, and denied by the way the torso of the body is physically oriented in space. Line Focus is a concept word that allows us to articulate the flow of that attention.
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Understanding Physical Orientation  4min
We can organize the use of Line Focus into five basic Physical Orientations. Full Front, Quarter Turn, Profile, Three-Quarter Turn, and Full Back.
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Understanding Full Front  4min
Full Front is a Physical Orientation that gives and requests the most Line Focus. This can be a position of power, but also one of significant vulnerability.
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Understanding Quarter Turn  3min
A Quarter Turn is a Physical Orientation that remains attentive, but softens the amount the Line Focus that is given and received. This orientation removes some of the intensity from a communication and is referred to as a “shared position.”
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Understanding Profile  4min
Profile is a Physical Orientation that allows for Eye Focus exchange, but does not allow for the exchange of Line Focus. This orientation minimizes the impact of attention on the Emotional Center.
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Understanding Three-Quarter Turn  3min
Three-Quarter Turn is a Physical Orientation that denies Line Focus, but leaves the body open an over-the-shoulder sight line.
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Using Full Back  3min
Full Back is a Physical Orientation in which there is no Line Focus exchange. Although this orientation can be one of non participation, it can also be used to Point Up an eminent action or build anticipation for a reveal.
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Learner Milestones

  • Identify the impact of your Emotional Center in communications
  • Understand how Line Focus impacts communication
  • Self-determine your Line Focus preferences
  • Understand the significance of each of the Physical Orientation positions
  • Use Physical Orientation purposefully to facilitate Line Focus
  • Use Physical Orientation as a tool to engage or disengage the Emotional Center
  • Realize that Full Front amplifies Line Focus and the Emotional Center
  • Understand your situational employment of Full Front patterns
  • Become aware of how your thought focus and feelings are impacted when your torso is fully exposed in Full Front
  • Understand that Quarter Turn is a relationship building orientation
  • Experience how Quarter Turn is supportive of narrative
  • Understand that Profile removes Line Focus connection 
  • Employ Profile as a strategic orientation for minimizing the involvement of the Emotional Center
  • Understand that Three Quarter Turn cues unavailability
  • Realize that Three Quarter Turn is also a focus directing tool
  • Employ a Three Quarter Turn as an effective disengagement tool
  • Understand how Full Back displays as complete disengagement  
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