SALETTA
MANITOU
of Giada Stoppa
Alchemic Body
Counseling
"So it's like this: we start by feeling how we are, how it feels to direct our attention to the space in the chest that extends from one armpit to the other, and not just the space in front but also behind, in the upper back, because through practice, I realized that there is an older and more vulnerable heart at the back that seeks to be felt and nurtured." *
Chandra Livia Candiani
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We are all chests filled with gold. Our journey takes us far, near, and then far again from this feeling. An individual session can be an opportunity to become aware of our starting point and intent. Where am I now? What do I desire for myself? From a clear vision, new steps and perspectives are born.
My journey began with theater experience and then led me to explore many other areas, including theater therapy, yoga, family constellations and shamanism. Today, I have a resourceful bag of tools ready to be put at your service during our sessions.
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So, how does it work?
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We start with gentle, simple, and guided movements of the body, approaching the activation of your inner capacity to listen. Whatever emerges during this process becomes our guide, whether it's emotions or a sense of emptiness. Before formulating words, we create silence and space where the body can communicate feelings and desires. This strong foundation allows us to move forward together creatively, using the tools suiting best.
We use guided movement, only as a starting point, so that, in your special and unique time, you may discover your authentic movement, the one that comes from the heart.
A counseling session, for you, is intended to be a safe space where you can find guidance and support in discovering your valuable resources. Just like when we walk and, with each step, lose our balance only to regain it with the next step. During the session, we aim to train ourselves to navigate life's events and embrace the lack of balance without avoiding it. Reconnecting with our bodies and their messages is one of the most precious gifts we can offer ourselves.
Counseling sessions take place by appointment and last approximately an hour and a half.
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*Freely translated from italian version