Baba Yaga Will Fill You With Strength And Freedom

2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43

Baba Yaga is a controversial fairytale character. Positive and negative at the same time: an unsociable, shaggy old woman and an all-knowing helper.

In my life, I came into close contact with Baba Yaga thanks to my son:

Son and Baba Yaga

In a certain kingdom - in a certain state - there was a boy whose favorite character was Baba Yaga. The adventures of the extravagant old woman were breathtaking …

Once the family rested in a sanatorium. We had lunch. Without Baba Yaga, the baby ate sadly, and with her - for a sweet soul. Lunch was over, the dining room was empty. The waiters were clearing the tables. Only our table remained in place in its entirety. Vacationers, resting their heads on their hands, smiled and listened as:

-Baba Yaga - an experienced pilot of a supersonic aircraft flew in the clouds, and then swept under the bridge, foaming the water with a wing.

-Easy to maneuver the tank.

-I skillfully launched a torpedo from a submarine. In addition, she managed to jump on it and scare the enemy with an unexpected appearance.

-At the rally, accelerated the racing car before taking off over the track.

The story about Baba Yaga was led by me, a woman who was poorly versed in technology. Therefore, the stories required the full inclusion of imagination, emotion and knowledge in the field of science and technology.

In the 6th grade, the son played Baba Yaga in a school play. The role turned out brilliantly, because from childhood he studied the cheerful and furry nature of a desperate old woman. I made the costume, nose and wig myself. Baba Yaga in his performance turned out to be lively, cunning, kind and companionable.

I also managed to try on the image of Baba Yaga:

I am Baba Yaga

… Hands, hair flew to the beat of a dancing, fiery rhythm, reminiscent of a shamanic drum dance. The dance turned out to be frantic and wild. And it began like this …

I went to a seminar. Each of the participants pulled out an ancient Greek goddess.

I chose a leaf, turned it over and was taken aback - the inscription "HECATE" flaunted in black letters. Goddess of the mystical and supernatural; night hunting and dark alleys. This image was alien. I was upset and disappointed.

In fairy tales, Baba Yaga corresponds to Hecate - a wise old woman who knows how to find Vasilisa the Beautiful and in which egg the death of Koshchei the Immortal is stored. The mistress of uncharted paths and mysteries of fabulous creatures.

The next task of the training was to get used to the image: to draw a goddess, to tell, to dance her dance.

It's my turn. I tried to feel Hecate's energy and began to move slowly. Drive energy rose from the depths. I let go of the body. Spontaneous, uninhibited movements began to break free. She gave herself up to perky energy. Hands, shoulders, hair flew to the beat of a dancing, fiery rhythm, reminiscent of a shamanic drum dance. The dance turned out to be frantic and wild. I haven't felt so strong, daring and happy for a long time. Energy easily moved through the body, bringing joy and pleasure.

The training was over, and I didn't want to part with the image of Hecate. The goddess amazed with power and freedom.

How do you like Baba Yaga in my performance?

Now you. Try on the image of a wise witch and she will share with you confidence, resilience and audacity.

An exercise "You are Baba Yaga"

1. Imagine Baba Yaga. How she looks like?
2. Draw it on a piece of paper with colored pencils. Draw in all the smallest details of the image.
3. Write down her 5 positive and 5 negative qualities in the column.
4. Now we turn on the bombing creative - show the mirror:

- Baba Yaga's gait;

- a hairstyle made from your hair;

- her clothes, for this use your own wardrobe;

- how angry she is;

- laughs;

- dancing.

(Unleash facial expressions, gestures and body movements.)

5. I give you a difficult homework assignment: live in the image of Baba Yaga for 2 days.

Look at the world and react like she does. Within reason, of course.

For example, with the police, you should not be the grandmother of Ezhka. Although I can imagine the situation: your car is stopped by a policeman. You go out and, gently screwing up your eyes, say: "Sit down, my dear, on a shovel - I'll fry it in the oven." It is interesting to see the reaction of the guardian of order.

6. After your experiments, analyze:

-what did you feel when you tried on the image of a shaggy witch;

- is the energy of this fairy-tale character close to you;

-what was the easiest thing to do, being an extravagant old woman;

- how was it useful for you?

7. In what area of your life could you place the perky and strong energy of Baba Yaga? How can this be done in practice?