acknowledgements

The aspects and functions concept maps draws from Native American Indian tradition, particularly the teachings of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society. Their teaching has cast a strong light through our practice with other masters.

The fortune of being a model in the first Rolfing class in Europe, as well as a year in a research lab for study of the psychology of perception in the University of Oslo, set important tracks for homing in the body.

Many years spent individually and in groups with Norwegian soul interpreter Inge Gjeilo has left many qualities to the structure of dialogue that carries our practice of inquiry, looking and listening for meaning.

London-based Qigong master Zhixing Wang has more than anyone given the hints for a spiritually grounded Qigong practice that is at the core of our work.

There are some particular trees, that will remain unnamed, who have helped through stages of personal difficulty. They are wonderful living beings, and should be honoured.

Damaged Buddha figures in dark caves deep underground in Laos were a great inspiration.

There are some important friends who should be honoured for contributions that has made this work possible, not to mention the life behind it. They have to be told privately.

Acknowledgements