Frisbee Through The Elements | Body Language

What would it feel like to throw a Frisbee if it were a ball of fire? 
And what if a gust of wind blew beneath your feet just before you launched it? 
Wouldn’t it be fun to feel a wave of water rise up when a Frisbee flies your way—or a stone wall emerge to shield you? 

During the “Frisbee Through the Elements” session, we embody Avatars of fire, wind, water, and earth—then observe how our bodies respond. What kind of movements arise? What emotions emerge? And most importantly—what would we like to carry with us from this fantastical journey into our everyday selves?

This workshop welcomes everyone—from those who’ve never held a Frisbee, to experienced players of the team version. The level of challenge in “Frisbee Through the Elements” depends entirely on your imagination and how deeply you tune in!

About the “The Body Speaks” Workshop Series:

Did you know that around 55% of communication is conveyed through body language?
Body language is a universal form of expression that reveals our true feelings, intentions, and thoughts—even when words remain unspoken. Drawing from Allan Pease’s book “Body Language” and studies by scholars such as Albert Mehrabian, Paul Ekman, and Ray Birdwhistell, these sessions are designed to help you dive deeper into the mysteries of non-verbal communication and practice using it in daily life.

Throughout this workshop series, you will be able to:

• Practice recognizing the key signals of body language and their meanings, with attention to gender, culture, and locality.
• Understand how non-verbal cues reflect emotions and intentions; learn to detect signs of sincerity and deceit through active exercises.
• Enhance your ability to “read” others’ body language and gauge the “temperature of the room” in different situations.
• Observe your own instinctive body behaviors and consciously use body language for clearer self-expression, effective communication, and presence.

“The Body Speaks” is a cycle of workshops with a wide range of themes. You don’t need to attend in order—each session offers different content and practices. Still, with every workshop, you’ll have a chance to learn about your own and others’ body language from fresh perspectives, and you’ll be encouraged to try applying what you’ve learned in between sessions. Every meeting ends with a short reflection space where we share, discuss, and learn from each other.

Themes explored (each session blends different topics):

• Basics of body language: the evolution of non-verbal communication and its rich variety.
• Gestures and postures: how our bodies “speak” for us.
• Personal space: how distance shapes interaction and how to greet someone new while noticing subtle signals.
• Facial expressions and eye contact: the emotional mirror in our faces.
• The language of emotions: how emotions express themselves through the body and how we resonate with others using mirror neurons.
• Detecting lies through body language: signs that speak louder than a thousand words.
• The complexity of body language: how to interpret non-verbal communication holistically—by combining expressions, voice tone, and words.
• Applying body language in life: real-world situations and analysis; silent clips and reels for guessing and discussion.

About the facilitator:
The workshops are led by Eduardas Pečiulis—a video game writer and youth worker. In game development, Eduardas often explores how characters express themselves through body language and physical design. The right combination helps players connect deeply with characters—even when voice actors are scarce—by making their intentions clearly readable to a wide audience.

Eduardas also draws from his background in natural sciences, which gave him many opportunities to observe how other life forms communicate. According to him, paying attention to animal behavior sharpens our ability to see “from another angle”—a skill that can lead to more compassionate decisions in the river of life.

Additional info:

Since we’re barefoot at Žalianamis, bring cozy socks or slippers for maximum comfort!

Activities are free and open to young people (ages 14–29), funded by the Youth Affairs Agency through the project “VIRSMAS.”