Art of Invisibility November 6, 2010

In this class, we will explore the arts of camouflage and silent motion in the tradition of the aboriginal scouts. We will share a simple routine that you can use every day before you enter the forest to help you blend into the natural sights and sounds of the landscape. We will offer techniques to expand our sensory awareness beyond its normal range. These practices allow us to come closer to wildlife in its natural habitat and they can also help us to experience some of the more subtle wonders of the forest as we slow down and integrate into the greater surroundings. We will explore ways of walking, ways of reading the landscape and ways of using natural camouflage to blend and flow with the forest. After exploring these concepts, we will practice the art of invisibility through a few challenges and gentle games that bring all of these skills together.