the revolution
is playful.
Hi! Jonas here. Feeling stuck? I help you to reconnect with your natural playfulness using a range of 'seriously playful' techniques. Read more.
one-on-one
receive play coaching or therapy to add vitality to your life
AS COUPLE
enhance your connection in your relationship with play counsel
team-based
boost the effectiveness of your team with ‘power-play’
collective
bond, heal and grow by playing in groups and communities
Playfight
I facilitate PlayFight sessions for communities, companies and festivals, giving space to our primal need for protection, expression and connection.
Play Space
I host Open Spaces and other creative/brainstorm sessions, providing tools for groups to work together intuitively and creatively.
Play Therapy
I guide people to incorporate play into their lives and relationships, bringing playfulness into your life in small, safe steps.
ART of PLAY
play like your life depends on it
Play: the most natural way to learn. Animals, children and people in traditional cultures do it all the time. Yet, likely your life (especially work-life) does not seem very playful.
Professional lives are notoriously UNplayful. Most of us have been taught how to STOP playing at school. “Playtime is over” … “Let’s be serious now.” What if… being serious is NOT in opposition to being playful? Research, healthcare and ancient teachings are pointing at the value of play for health, productivity, even sanity, so it’s actually very serious.
Possibly, our lack of playing is a major reason for the global ‘stuckness’ we are in. Albert Einstein said “play is the highest form of research”, and Osho, Carl Jung, Ken Wilber, and Sir Ken Robinson are just a few of the people sharing this view.
I believe we are collectively stuck in a trauma response and the antidote is to get serious about play: to rekindle our flame and bravely participate in the ‘game of life’, to challenge each other and to embrace opportunities to go beyond wrong and right. With the current state of things – global, cultural, natural and economic disarray – I quite literally believe that our lives depend on our willingness to become playful.
It’s playtime!
# somatic+trauma-aware
# systemic+holistic viewpoint
# practical non-duality
ELEMENTS of PLAY
🔥 Play to GROW:
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PlayFight (Matteo Tangi lineage), is a practice that combines physical play, movement, and controlled combat to explore power dynamics, boundaries, and connection. It encourages participants to engage in a safe, respectful, and playful way while expressing their strength and vulnerability. The practice aims to foster trust, self-awareness, and emotional resilience through embodied interactions.
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To regain a healthy connection to our 'inner warrior', The Work (also 'Men's Work') offers many pathways to bring raw honesty, emotional realness, and deep self-exploration. In this approach, men engage in group processes where they confront vulnerabilities, past traumas, and suppressed emotions, often in a safe but challenging environment. The goal is to break through emotional barriers, build authentic connections, and foster personal transformation through unfiltered expression and accountability. This can look fierce, but also very, very gentle.
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–more soon–
🪷 Play to HEAL:
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This work focuses on developing deep awareness and connection between the body and mind through intentional movement. It draws from various disciplines to explore how physical practices can enhance emotional regulation, self-awareness, and personal expression. The goal is to cultivate presence, fluidity, and body intelligence, allowing individuals to move in alignment with both their physical and emotional states.
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From walking barefoot, to climbing trees or swimming in cold water – Nature exploration involves engaging with the natural environment to promote physical and emotional well-being. This practice emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of reconnecting with nature, encouraging mindfulness, sensory awareness, and a sense of belonging to the earth. The goal is to harness the healing properties of the outdoors, fostering resilience, reducing stress, and enhancing overall mental health through immersive experiences in nature.
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Shadow work is a psychological practice that involves exploring and integrating the unconscious parts of oneself, often referred to as the "shadow," which includes repressed emotions, desires, and traits. By bringing awareness to these hidden aspects, individuals can confront their fears, biases, and insecurities, leading to greater self-acceptance and personal growth. The goal is to foster healing, improve relationships, and achieve a more authentic and balanced self by acknowledging and embracing the entirety of one’s being.
🌊 Play to FLOW:
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A Design Sprint is a structured, time-bound process used to rapidly solve problems and develop ideas through design, prototyping, and testing. Over five days, teams collaboratively define challenges, brainstorm solutions, create prototypes, and gather feedback from users. The goal is to quickly validate ideas and make informed decisions, reducing the risk and uncertainty in product development.
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Visual recording, or graphic recording, is the practice of capturing ideas and conversations in real-time through drawings, symbols, and text. It combines art and information to visually represent key points from meetings, talks, or discussions, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. The goal is to enhance understanding and retention by turning spoken content into clear, memorable visual summaries.
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Art therapy uses creative processes like drawing, painting, or sculpting to help individuals express emotions, process experiences, and promote healing. It allows people to explore their thoughts and feelings through art, often revealing insights that might be difficult to communicate verbally. The goal is to foster emotional well-being, self-discovery, and personal growth through artistic expression.
🌬️ Play to RELATE:
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Authentic relating is a practice focused on fostering deep, honest, and meaningful connections between individuals by encouraging vulnerability, openness, and presence. It emphasizes active listening, genuine expression of thoughts and feelings, and creating a space where people can engage without pretense or judgment. The goal is to cultivate trust and understanding, enabling real, heartfelt interactions.
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Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a communication method that emphasizes empathy, compassion, and understanding to resolve conflicts and build meaningful connections. It focuses on expressing feelings and needs clearly while avoiding blame or judgment, fostering a respectful dialogue. By encouraging active listening and mutual respect, NVC helps create harmony and cooperation in relationships.
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Improvisation Theater is a form of theater where performers create scenes, characters, and dialogue spontaneously without a script. It relies on creativity, quick thinking, and collaboration, with actors responding to each other in the moment to build the story. The focus is on adaptability and trust, making each performance unique and unpredictable.
READY to PLAY?
Feel free to frase your question, request or idea below.
Playtime!