My loop: standing, kneeling, sitting
I chose positions instead of movements/actions/images because I wanted the other ingredients to be more free and personal. Within these positions, I found many ways to move and create images and feelings which changed over time.
My experience leading up to the loop was a bit forced at first. After trying and trying each day to get the right loop, it just never felt good or easy. During the time before the loop, I wasn't as active as normal, so I didn't feel as creative or energized. This made me lean more toward movements that are more basic and used in everyday life.
I was feeling a bit frustrated after several attempts of trying to come up with something more unique, so I just stood up and started spinning, almost like letting my momentum pull me out of my own head. It took my mind off of my task, made me a little dizzy, and I felt more relaxed. This helped me get in the right state of mind, and I was able to find a loop that was natural for me in that moment. (It is a weird process, but I used to spin a lot as a child and that feeling is comforting to me)
What I like most about my loop is that I was able to add and take away tension in my movements between each position, which always feels good for me. I also like that these positions are regularly used in everyday life, so they are easily transferred to people that may not feel they have the time to move as often as others.
As I moved through this, I kept finding new ways to roll easier or more dynamically. I found I could add more movements in each position, add and decrease tension, change directions, travel, add spinal twists, lead with different parts of my body, change levels and contact points, and change my speed.
I learned in this experience that it's okay to be basic. Because the basic movements, at least for me, end up giving the most creative opportunities. Starting basic and evolving into creativity is sometimes easier than struggling to find creativity at the start.
This is the video of me teaching the loop to others. I cut out the portions of the video where we took small breaks, as well as my greeting. On the silent portions, I sped the video up.