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Group of people holding a man horizontally off the ground as part of group trust activity Levitation

Levitation

Group trust activity to build confidence & team support.

  • Exciting
  • Promotes trust & empathy
  • Fosters collaboration
  • Develops support skills
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This group trust activity creates a powerful physical experience of support and shared responsibility. Levitation transforms individual vulnerability into a memorable demonstration of group care and teamwork. Perfect for team retreats or youth programs, this dynamic trust-building activity requires no equipment but delivers lasting impact. The literal act of being lifted and supported creates both physical and emotional connections among participants. Suitable for groups with appropriate physical abilities who are ready for deeper trust experiences.

Levitation – Group Trust Activity
  1. Ask for a volunteer to stand in the middle of a group of at least eight people.
  2. The volunteer will place their feet together, cross their arms on their chest and keep their body stiff.
  3. Upon issuing a series of agreed ‘Are you ready?’ commands, the group leans the volunteer backwards, until their head and upper torso are supported.
  4. Lifting together, the group then slowly elevates the volunteer’s body off the ground to shoulder height.
  5. Once comfortable, the group then starts rocking the person’s body back and forth (from head to toe) several times.
  6. After about 15 to 20 seconds, the group lowers the person gently to the ground.
  7. Repeat these steps with as many volunteers who wish to participate.

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Comments (2)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    When done properly, this is a great way of wrapping up a Trust Sequence building session. All members of the team need to feel comfortable and capable of participating in this activity as there is a level of physical and emotional exertion to this activity.

    And depending on the participant, it can be quite a relaxing activity for some while challenging for others, so it is very important that communication and trust is maintained.

    If you still have time, continuing on with the Trust Wave or Slice and Dice activities or a thorough reflection on the activity would be a great way to conclude the session.

    It is one of those sequences that demonstrates the importance of selecting the most suitable activity based on where your group is physically and emotionally at the time and that one doesn’t need to feel stuck to a program. Sometimes doing something less or slightly different that matches what the group needs at the time is much more beneficial when properly framed than pushing though with what was planned.

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    • Mark Collard

      That’s right David, as an activity in which heightens the level of risk, a carefully guided sequence of activities is critical.

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