Organized around four mythical-animal archetypes, the Talawa Technique™ binds mind, body, and spirit. These archetypes - The Spider, The Snake, The Bird, and The Octopus- structure movement practices, performance modes, anatomical imagery, and cultural references. This session will revolve around The Snake, which is the symbol for life force, interconnection, and healing, emphasizes spinal articulation and fluidity, and underscores the vitality of wave-like motion. With the spine as the central axis, movement travels from pelvis to head, highlighting the snake's grounding in life and healing traditions. - Thomas Presto