Ice Breakers #11

Levitation

Levitation

Objective: To break the ice in a group of strangers, break down barriers

in groups, or help group members get to know each other.

Directions: 10-14 people. One person lays down on floor and crosses
arms on chest, closes eyes, and relaxes completely.

Other people quietly gather around close, slip hands under

the person and at a silent signal lift the person up to
approximately head height.

Then slowly rock the person (feet direction then head

direction) 8 to 12 inches back and forth several times. Then
slowly (keep rocking all the way) lower the person to the
floor (should be rocked at least 12 to 15 times before
reaching the floor).

Always keep the person’s body level. Very gently lay the
person on the floor and very quietly slip your hands out from
underneath the person.

The secret to giving the levitated person a truly unique,

serene experience is complete silence through the exercise.

Reference: Martin, R.R.; Weber, P.L.; Henderson, W. E.; Lafontaine, K. R.; Sachs, R. E.; Roth, J.; Cox, K. J.; Schaffner,
D. (1987). Levitation (Section 2 p. 12) LASER D.I.S.C. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Extension.

Building Dynamic Groups developed by Ohio State University Extension, 2000