Kiori Kawai’s workshop invites participants to welcome the natural flow of the mind and to observe the body’s responses with authenticity. By placing attention on both the inner flow of mind and the subtle signals of the body, this awareness is gently integrated into movement.
In this workshop, Kiori introduces Contact Improvisation as a meditative movement practice. Participants will cultivate awareness through breath and bodily sensations, integrating this mindfulness into authentic physical response.

Drawing on her meditation practice, she emphasizes observation of both conscious and unconscious choices in stillness and motion. Through kinesthetic awareness, movement becomes a dialogue that explores connection with oneself and others.

Kiori also incorporates Circling relational practice into the workshop. Circling relational practice is a communication technique, often done in groups, that focuses on present-moment awareness and authentic connection with others. It involves a meditative focus on the emotions and experiences of participants, with the goal of fostering deeper understanding, empathy, and a sense of being truly seen and accepted. This practice is a form of “social meditation,” inspired by mindfulness and integral theory, aiming to cultivate stronger relationships and self-awareness through shared experience.