Real Life
INNER BALANCE is an optimal State of Being for achieving Performance and Living Excellence.
Campers learn to self generate this state of "INNER BALANCE" through intentionally producing smooth, orderly, Heart Rhythm Patterns. These patterns lead to a harmonious working of the heart, brain and nervous system resulting in the alignment of the energies of their Body, Emotion, Mind and Spirit by:
- Using a number of HeartMath tools and strategies, such as Neutral, Quick Coherence and Attitude Breathing.
- Aligning their energies at the level of purpose, sense of self, values and beliefs, skills, behaviours, environment and core heart desires.
- Application of what our research over the past 38 years has found that all TOP PERFORMERS DO to achieve "INNER BALANCE".
These findings are placed into the form of a CLOCK to make it easier for campers to learn. The CLOCK also incorporates the 9 components of "flow" for achieving "INNER BALANCE".
Through practicing these "INNER BALANCE" BUILDING PROCESSES, with the help of counsellors and coaches; campers find their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energies become more 'synchronized' allowing them to "flow through their bodies," this provides entryway into the flow state/zone.
This leads to optimal functioning and emotional stability (PERFORMANCE), while playing their sport and interacting with fellow campers (LIVING), with little wastage of energy during these heart-aligned activities (EXCELLENCE).
As a result of learning how to self-activate this optimal state of "INNER BALANCE", campers are now in a better state of being to: ACCEPT "THE OLYMPIA CHALLENGES" put forth by Dave, at Dave Talk:
- Stepping out of their COMFORT ZONE, setting a 'STRETCH GOAL' for the week and finding out what they are really capable of BEING – DOING – HAVING in their lives.
- Accessing 'the Hero Within' themselves. A Hero at Olympia, as explained by Dave; is someone whose HEARTSET is to share his gifts/her talents to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of fellow cabin / teammates without expectations while at camp and on their 'return' home.
During Dave Talk, campers are also given an overview of the 9 steps of the HERO'S JOURNEY. Through this, campers can draw parallels between the steps of the Hero's Journey and their own Journey, toward the performance of and living a life of "INNER BALANCE". This helps the campers as they move towards the fulfillment of their potential and realization of their heartaligned Dreams, as they play the GAME OF LIFE, with a HEARTSET of a Hero.
These "INNER BALANCE" based concepts and tools learned at Dave Talk are reinforced with campers by Counsellors, Coaches and visiting Pros through the rituals and routines of sport/activity sessions, team building and high ropes course activities and daily interaction with fellow cabin/teammates. As a result, these new found "INNER BALANCE".
What is Dave Talk?
Dave Talk, is a fun-filled, fast-paced two hour interactive session given by Dave Grace, the director, each Monday. Each session consists of an NCAA / NBA / WBNA player presence through video and game highlights, fun activities, challenge games and action-oriented songs. Campers are also introduced to "INNER BALANCE" Life Skills Training.
Walk the Dave Talk
… with Real Adventure and Team Building activities
Each team takes a session from their busy sports training schedule to further learn about / work on the 'Inner Balance-Heart-Set' qualities and values of: sharing gifts to make a difference, cooperation, teamwork, communication, leadership, trust, commitment and positive attitudes by working on several group initiatives.
Counsellors and Coaches constantly re-inforce these 'on the spot' 'Inner Balance' strategies and tools. As a result, they become part of the ritual and routines of daily sport and camp activities, helping campers to achieve their potential in sport and life.
Once home, newsletters are sent to encourage campers to keep practicing 'Inner Balance Technologies' and to keep stretching themselves to play the Game of Life with the Heart-Set of a Hero.
