The Thin Strip technique (also known as the Melissinia), which is the focus of this month’s lesson, is unique in a way that it promotes engagement of selected portions of CENTRAL vision. It leverages a very narrow mono occluder and enables activation of the parts of one’s central vision that are affected by low vision (i.e. black/blind spots, or fogginess).
Once the correct occlusion is prepared for the eye, the technique is practiced in a manner similar to the Butterfly technique (aka the Melissa exercise). So, the Butterfly technique, in its short version, is also practiced as part of this lesson.
Enjoy!
Irena Castle
RESOURCES
Butterfly Shield (or a similar occluder)
2 strips of black paper (1/8” and 1/4” wide) / (3.2mm and 6.4mm)
Juggling ball
Mono occluders R and L
FULL LESSON
(FOR IN DEPTH EXPERIENCE)
STEP BY STEP
(FOR WHEN YOU NEED A REFRESH)
CONTEXT
PALMING THE BRAIN & THE EYES
EYE ACTIVATION
TECHNIQUE
ABSORPTION, GRATITUDE, REWARD
AUDIO GUIDED PRACTICE
(TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH)
Given the simplicity of the instructions, there is no audio guide for this technique. Just occlude your eyes and throw the ball.