Shake down

8 shakes per limb, then 4, then 2, then 1. Counted out loud.

7.6 trust impact Any Medium energy 2 min

A 90-second physical reset. Stand up. Eight shakes of the right hand, then left, then right foot, then left foot, counted out loud. Then 4 of each. Then 2. Then 1. By the end you're on the balls of your feet, breathing, awake.

How to run it

  1. 1

    Everyone stands up.

  2. 2

    Lead the count: 8 shakes, right hand. 8, left. 8, right foot. 8, left foot.

  3. 3

    Repeat with 4. Then 2. Then 1.

  4. 4

    Sit down and resume the agenda.

Where this fits

Pair this with the right venue setting and a matching retreat format. If you want a fully facilitated version, our team can run it for you.