Jenga EI Model™ Explained: How Play-Based Blocks Reveal Emotional Patterns — Popular in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London & Amsterdam

What Is the Jenga EI Model™?

If you have ever searched for terms like "emotional intelligence course in mumbai", "emotional intelligence training in delhi", "pune ei workshop" or "amsterdam emotional intelligence training", you already know that most programs talk about concepts – not about how your emotions actually show up in your body, behaviour and daily life.

The Jenga EI Model™ is different. It turns emotional intelligence into something you can literally see and touch – a living model made of blocks:

• Each block represents a belief, memory, trigger or coping strategy.
• The tower shows your current emotional patterns, stability and stress load.
• Every move reveals what happens when you remove, re-arrange or reinforce these patterns.
• You experience the key elements of emotional intelligence – awareness, regulation, empathy, decision-making – in real time.

Instead of lecturing you on emotional intelligence models, I use Jenga + NLP + Somatic work so you can observe your own reactions to uncertainty, pressure, loss of control and risk – in a safe, playful environment.

Why Blocks Reveal Hidden Emotional Patterns

In a typical workshop, people can talk fluently about fundamentals of emotional intelligence but struggle to notice their own blind spots. The Jenga EI Model™ bypasses this by engaging your nervous system, not just your intellect:

• Your hands are on the tower, so your somatic responses (breathing, muscle tension, micro-movements) become visible.
• NLP questions help you track the stories and meanings you attach to “winning”, “failing” or “losing balance”.
• Each round highlights your default emotional strategies – avoidance, control, over-responsibility, impulsiveness, shutdown.
• You start developing emotional intelligence at the level of patterns, not theory.

This is why participants from Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London, Amsterdam and many other cities keep returning for this work – it shows them exactly how they “do” emotions, moment by moment.

How the Jenga EI Model™ Session Flows

While the specific design changes depending on whether you are in a 1-day workshop, corporate EI program or deep-dive retreat, the core flow remains similar:

1. Build the Tower – You create a Jenga structure that symbolises your current emotional life – work, relationships, health, money.
2. Map the Blocks – Using coaching questions, we label blocks as fears, boundaries, roles, expectations, unresolved hurts, etc.
3. Play Under Pressure – Timed moves, constraints & challenges bring out authentic reactions – usually faster than any “talking-only” process.
4. Pause & Notice – We track breath, posture, tone of voice and internal dialogue – how your body carries your history.
5. Rebuild with Intention – You experiment with new emotional strategies and literally rebuild your tower with healthier patterns.

This is experiential emotional intelligence training – not a slide deck about theories.

How This Differs from Standard EI Workshops

People often join after attending “standard” programs – emotional intelligence training in london, emotional intelligence training in mumbai, berlin emotional intelligence course, or even an accredited emotional intelligence program. They tell me:

• “I understood the definitions but nothing actually shifted inside me.”
• “We discussed about emotional intelligence, but didn’t work on real triggers.”
• “It felt like theory designed for exams, not for my nervous system.”

The Jenga EI Model™ is built to change that. It combines:

• NLP – to shift beliefs and internal dialogue.
• Somatic practices – to regulate breath, posture and nervous system responses.
• Play-based diagnostics – to make complex patterns visible without shaming or overwhelming you.

Where People Join Jenga EI Model™ Sessions From

Over the years, participants have come searching for:

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• london emotional intelligence course, amsterdam emotional intelligence course, berlin emotional intelligence training, new york emotional intelligence training, singapore emotional intelligence training, dubai emotional intelligence training, zurich emotional intelligence training.
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Whether you are looking for the best emotional intelligence course, a top emotional intelligence coach or an expert emotional intelligence training experience, the Jenga EI Model™ gives you a clear, embodied way to see and shift your patterns.

Recommended Deep-Dive Reading Before/After the Workshop

If you like understanding the theory as well, here are in-depth guides and case studies that connect directly with the Jenga EI Model™:

• What Is Emotional Intelligence?
• The Complete Emotional Intelligence Guide
• Somatic EI vs Cognitive EI
• Somatic Emotional Intelligence and The Science of Emotional Fitness Gym®.
• Case Study: EI Breakthrough Using Jenga + Somatic Method.

How This Page Fits into the Bigger Emotional Intelligence Ecosystem

This Jenga EI Model™ page is one of several positioning pages designed to help you choose the right format:

• To compare different workshop formats, read EI Training Formats Compared.
• To understand why we combine Jenga, NLP & somatic work, see Why the Jenga + NLP + Somatic EI Model Works and Types of Emotional Intelligence Trainings.

Next Step: Experience the Jenga EI Model™ Live

If you are ready to go beyond concepts and actually rebuild your emotional patterns using the Jenga EI Model™:

• Join the advanced experiential track: Jenga + NLP + Somatic Practices Emotional Intelligence : Advanced Track.
• For deeper emotional healing and nervous system reset, explore the Somatic Emotional Mastery Program and the Emotional Fitness Gym® Deep-Dive Program.
• If you’re an HR/Business leader exploring a corporate emotional intelligence program, start with the Corporate Emotional Intelligence Program.

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Want to know more about who is behind this model? Explore my story on the Author page, dive deeper on About Anil Dagia or see media features on Media & Press.

Frequently Asked Questions – Jenga EI Model™ Explained

What is the Jenga EI Model™ and how is it different from regular emotional intelligence workshops in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi or London?

The Jenga EI Model™ is a play-based emotional intelligence framework where each Jenga block represents beliefs, triggers and coping strategies. Instead of only explaining EI concepts, it lets you see and feel your emotional patterns under pressure, using Jenga, NLP and somatic awareness. This makes it very different from regular theory-heavy workshops in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore or London.

Who is the Jenga EI Model™ best suited for in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London and Amsterdam?

The Jenga EI Model™ is ideal for professionals, leaders, coaches and entrepreneurs in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London, Amsterdam and other global hubs who want more than a motivational EI talk. It is especially useful if you already know the basics of emotional intelligence and now want to uncover deeper patterns of stress, control, shutdown or over-responsibility in a safe, experiential way.

Do I need any NLP or psychology background to benefit from a Jenga EI Model™ session?

No. You do not need prior NLP or psychology training to benefit from the Jenga EI Model™. The process is designed so that participants in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London, Amsterdam and other cities can immediately relate it to their own real-life situations. The underlying NLP and somatic design runs in the background while you focus on the game, your reactions and the coaching questions.

Is the Jenga EI Model™ available outside India, for example in London or Amsterdam?

Yes. While many in-person sessions are hosted across Indian cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore, the Jenga EI Model™ has also been used in programs and workshops for participants from London, Amsterdam and other global locations. Depending on the format, it can be delivered in-person, in hybrid formats or integrated into larger emotional intelligence interventions for international teams.

How does the Jenga EI Model™ fit into Anil Dagia’s broader emotional intelligence ecosystem?

The Jenga EI Model™ is the diagnostics and discovery layer in Anil Dagia’s emotional intelligence ecosystem. It works alongside in-depth knowledge resources on emotional intelligence, somatic EI and emotional fitness, and leads naturally into advanced programs like the Jenga + NLP + Somatic Practices Emotional Intelligence track, the Somatic Emotional Mastery Program and corporate emotional intelligence programs for teams across Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, London and Amsterdam.