In this group, we come into contact with our body, our sense of self, and our inner experience through dance and movement explorations, somatic practices, the Moving Circle, and Authentic Movement. In doing so, we deepen our awareness and strengthen our capacity for relationship, communication, and empathy.
Authentic Movement is based on the Jung’s method of Active Imagination in connection with dance therapy. The practice fosters a deepened bodily awareness as well as contact with the “inner witness,” who observes and receives what is experienced without judgment. At the same time, it opens the possibility of experiencing oneself as part of a larger whole.
The approach is grounded in the interaction between the Mover (the person moving) and the Witness (the companion): seeing and being seen, allowing oneself to be moved by inner images or perceptions, and experiencing connection with the “collective body.”
Drawing or writing reflections, as well as shared verbal reflection within the group, are essential elements of the process and support the integration of what has been experienced. The work is complemented by impulses from the somatic approach of Butoh dance.

The group is designed for self-exploration and personal development and is not a form of therapy.

Facilitator:
Annalisa Maggiani – performer and dancer (focus on Butoh and improvisation), dance movement therapist (member of A.P.I.D. – Italian Association for Dance Therapy, Art Therapy Italiana), MA in Art Psychotherapy, graduate philosopher, psychologist, Master in Authentic Movement (A.T.I.), lecturer.

Dates 2026: May 4 + June 1 + October 5 + November 16 + December (date tbc)
Total fee: €290
Time: 5:30–8:30 pm
Registration: inkontakt@gestalt-institut.com