Mind-Body-Spirit:

The basic concept of this work is to consider and train the actor holistically. The term "holistic" is derived from the Greek root, holos, meaning complete, or whole. A holistic approach to acting views the actor's instrument as not only comprised of the body (which engenders posture, gestures, movement, and voice), and the mind (which addresses the objectives, intentions, feelings and sensations), but also of the invisible energetic life force of the person, called prana by the Hindus, qi or chi by the Chinese, and referred to as spirit by the Occidentals.

A holistic approach incorporates a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach and the training integrates mind, body, and spirit.

Energy Awareness:

With Energize! Emmanuelle Chaulet applies techniques used in holistic healing in order to teach actors and performers how to manage their sublime energetic system, (Chakras, Aura, Ida/Pingala, Flower of Life) and how to use this knowledge to approach performance.

A well-balanced energetic system is the key to inspiration and creativity. Polarity Therapy, Reiki, and RYSE®, are some of the techniques used to manage and balance the human energetic system. Based on recent discoveries in quantum physics and at the same time, on ancient Ayurvedic knowledge, RYSE® is a break-through energy awareness tool developed by Nancy Risley, founder of the Polarity Realization Institute in Ipswich, Mass.

Energize! incorporates at the same time solid acting techniques (Michael Chekhov, Lee Strasberg), with cutting edge energy healing modalities, thus creating a new acting method.

Energize! will teach you to use energy work not only to increase your inner-balance, relaxation and centering, but also to bring your inspiration and intuition to the next level. It will clear the path of your creativity and expression and it will help you achieve your highest potential, both as an actor and as a human being.

Bridging the "Inside-Out" and "Outside-In" Approaches:

Energize! believes that both the inner and outer acting approaches are very valid and helpful.

It encourages actors to use parts of themselves that are appropriate for the role, exploring the concept of sub personalities.

It also invites actors to simultaneously connect with an imaginary character using the notion of "character's vibration." Furthermore, it will enable you to invite the character in and let the character lead you throughout playing the part.

Cracking Blocks:

Holistic acting enables actors to clear the obstacles in the way to play a part. Have you always wanted to crack this role but found that you just could not get through a block? This energy work will help you find and clear the obstacle in your way resolving personal resonance issues.

Post-Performance Re-Balancing Technique:

Finally this energy work will help you rebalance your system after performance to avoid burn- out symptoms or post-performance blues. It will help you get out of the character in a systematic and secure way, clear the energetic and emotional residues, and re-enter normal life in a perfect balanced state.

The Instructor:

Click here to read Emmanuelle's bio.

Quotes from Former Students

Quotes from actors who have experienced the Energize! class.