The term Shen Tao refers to the experiential wisdom
one acquires through the study
of one's own body and mind. The Shen Tao Approach to physical
conditioning
is an artistic, scientific and therapeutic process of mind-body communication.
It is grounded in the principles of Cybernetic Theory, Neuro-Linguistic
Programming, Motor Learning Theory, Sports Psychology, Hypnosis,
and Self Relations. Its application was developed through
interviews with hundreds of professional dancers,
gymnasts, athletes, and martial artists. The result
is a practical approach to attaining a state
of peak performance.
Further reading related to the principals of Shen Tao:
“Dance as a Therapy, Therapy as a Dance”
Field Notes from the Edge of Consciousness.
"The Experience of 'Negative Otherness.'" By Stephen Gilligan Ph.D