What is HEALIVE.?
HEALIVE. is a wellness community founded by performance artist and somatic instructor Can Bora, dedicated to supporting emotional well-being and mental health through body-centered practices.
Blending key disciplines such as somatic exploration and embodiment, mindfulness, developmental psychology, performance studies, and creativity-based practices, the body-based HEALIVE. Method offers a unique and innovative pathway to personal transformation.
At HEALIVE., beyond body-centered practices such as yoga, meditation, contemporary and ecstatic dance, and somatic movement sessions, you can also explore "Redesigning Your Life" — a series of seven unique workshops designed to enhance your overall life quality.
Why is HEALIVE. essential?
We live very mind-centered lives, and this has severely disrupted our connection with our bodies and our lives. Therefore, in HEALIVE. we update the way of how we connect with and inhabit our bodies.
How does HEALIVE. work?
In HEALIVE., we harness the most sophisticated technology available to us: the nervous system. Put plainly, we tap into our sensing body by working with the beauty of the felt-sense.
We creatively use supportive materials to activate our senses and engage with the Sensing Body. For instance, in the Redesigning Your Life Workshop Series, where we explore our personal space and boundaries, ropes serve as extensions of our space, helping to reshape our perceptions of boundaries and guide us in managing our energy more effectively.
Yes, HEALIVE. is completely an experiential method that operates through sensing, based on current social and psychological literature. Because your body already knows.
What is the felt-sense?
Our approach revolves around the “felt-sense”, which entails tuning into bodily sensations. Yet, the felt-sense extends beyond mere physical awareness; it encompasses emotions and feelings, fostering profound insight and understanding. Engaging deeply with the felt-sense transforms our mind-body connection, illuminating the path to reshaping our automatic mental patterns with newfound clarity and empowerment, paving the way for a more fulfilling life.
What is the philosophy behind?
When I connect with my body, I connect with my being, like an inner charge. This connection lets me feel secure enough to express myself to the world, engaging in an ongoing interaction that includes my needs, feelings, intentions, desires, inspirations, and creativity.
Understanding that I am a part of a broader ecology, I recognize the importance of acting with care and reciprocity towards all forms of life, acknowledging my role as an active agent in this creation. HEALIVE. occurs in three stages, from the inside out:
What services does HEALIVE. offer?
Rooted in somatic ethics and dedicated to fostering the body/mind connection while empowering personal agency, HEALIVE. is an embodied practices studio offering a wide array of sessions to support your holistic well-being. Our offerings include yoga sessions, deep guided meditations, dance and movement classes, and practice-based research workshops. Each session is designed to nurture your physical, emotional, and mental needs. Additionally, you can book a coaching session to gain clarity and guidance in your professional, emotional, or social life. At HEALIVE., we are committed to supporting your journey towards a more integrated and fulfilling existence.
With an emphasis on our physical bodies and nervous system, we promote thoughtful and reflexive practices to promote both physical and mental well-being.
