Dfrom a history related to cancer, women can draw valuable lessons to pass on to other people. «What happens in life must bear fruit and even It is possible to draw positive lessons from suffering: The pain should not be wasted”.
So he says Alexandra Gatti, expert in movement and female well-being, teacher of oriental dances, pilates, dance during pregnancy, yoga for children. The writer met her in the Milanese province on an appointment Archaic Dances under the Full Moonof the last full moon before winter.
Tumor, “the pain should not be wasted”
Alexandra, born in 1979, in addition to leading women’s courses, is the founder of the project “Cutting flourish from the scars”, which offers meetings Pilates and of dance also online and collaborates with the volunteer group “The gift of presence.”
Destiny had unknown plans
Her plans were different, but a pathological pregnancy and two months in Neonatal Intensive Care before her son crossed the threshold hijacked Alexandra’s plans, and she tells how she reacted to the pain. «To share this experience I told our story in the book Seven Weeks (and The Memory of the World) and the proceeds donated toIntensively Together Association of the NICU of S. Gerardo of Monza.
But, after a few years and the birth of my second daughter, yet another test to overcome…”.
«The cancer experience pushed me to share my skills for free»
«In 2022, after being diagnosed with breast cancer, I had to undergo one mastectomy and to antihormonal treatment. Also in this case get busy And make experiences and skills availablewith the desire to share some tools for free, such as lessons and tutorials, simple, clear and aimed at the needs of patients, was fundamental.”
Sharing, exchange and support
Alexandra’s words suggest how engaging in helping those who live in conditions similar to ours is a precious value and source of energy that is renewed in every direction: sharing, exchange and comparison represent strengths that amplify the circulation of experiences and knowledge.
Dance and Pilates allies against cancer
«Getting closer to movement is essential for achieving psychophysical well-being, – continues Alexandra Gatti – due to its importance in terms of preventing relapses and formitigation of side effects of therapiesnow scientifically established.
In particular, it is important to hold meetings movement that are not dedicated to performance: Pilates is an excellent choice, to focus on awareness and synchronous work between body, mind and spiritoe not about chasing an ideal outcome. The exercises aim at stretching, muscle activation, loosening and focus on breathing and posture. The benefits are found on the spine, joints and stress reduction”, adds Alexandra Gatti.
Dance is like a prayer
«Through dance we celebrate ourselves and everything around us. Saint Augustine he said “he who sings prays twice”, I would add that whoever dances prays three times. Dancing is not just movement but encourages contactthe awareness, L’acceptance of one’s bodythe easing of physical and emotional tensions, the funplay, creativity, expression, light-heartedness, sociability.
Living is not just surviving. Even following a cancer diagnosis and the removal of significant parts of the body, it is possible to flourish again: like cuttings we have been cut, like cuttings we can flourish again», concludes Alexandra Gatti.
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