DANTE CARBINI
PATHWAYS OF BODYWORK, BREATHWORK
AND AWARENESS WITH SENTO LIFE
THE BODY KNOWS BEFORE THE MIND:
BODY AWARENESS, BREATH AND MOVEMENT IN MY JOURNEY
There are things the body knows before we do.
It holds onto emotions, memories, and tension.
It adapts, protects, finds ways to keep us going.
And then, when we give it the right space, it also knows how to let go.
Working with the body, the breath and movement isn’t something you teach. It’s something you discover—together—with presence, gentleness and respect.
Each person carries a unique story, a way of feeling, holding back, letting go.
My role is simple, yet profound: to create a safe space where the body can express itself without fear, and where myofascial bodywork and conscious breathwork become practical tools for:
- emotional release
- deep listening
- transformation—starting in the body, and expanding through the whole self.
FROM BASEBALL TO BODY AWARENESS:
THE BEGINNING OF A HUMAN JOURNEY
My path began with movement.
Baseball was my first great passion, ever since I was a child.
I followed that road until I became a professional athlete, even representing Italy at the 1996 Olympics.
Years of training taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of trusting my body and its instincts.
In the athletic gesture, as in life, too much control stiffens movement.
But when you make room for trust, the body knows what to do.
Over time, I began to feel that the body wasn’t just about strength and coordination, but also about memory, emotion, and listening —
a bridge between what we feel and how we move in the world.
THE BODY TELLS OUR STORY:
LISTENING, MEMORY AND EMOTION IN BODYWORK
I began to explore the body from different perspectives.
I worked with people affected by dementia and psychiatric disorders, training as a Professional Animator in the Region of Piedmont.
There, I saw how much the body holds memory, how it is a form of language.
How conscious touch and authentic presence can open spaces that words can’t reach.
I learned that we don’t always need to give answers — but we can be there.
Sometimes, all it takes is a deeper breath, a true presence, a moment when someone feels they’re not alone.
THEATRE PEDAGOGY AND RELATIONAL CARE:
THE BODY AT THE HEART OF COMMUNICATION
To go deeper into this dimension, I turned to theatre. I studied at the École Philippe Gaulier in Paris and worked with Pierre Byland, discovering that the body is not just expression, but resonance, connection, truth.
What began as a personal search became a true life experience — a journey through spontaneity, authenticity, and presence in the moment.
On stage, I discovered that the body never lies. It tells our story, even when we’re not aware of it.
While working in theatre, I began training healthcare professionals, educators, doctors, and therapists on non-verbal communication and relational care.
In these trainings, I brought together theatrical pedagogy and the experience I gained working with people in fragile conditions, exploring new ways of connecting with those who don’t use words to communicate.
I often saw participants surprised by themselves — by how their bodies responded and moved in unexpected ways. It was as if they were meeting a part of themselves they had never truly noticed.
I felt the need for tools that could support those moments, creating safe spaces where people could explore themselves without pressure.
And that’s where a new insight emerged: the body doesn’t just tell — it holds.
And sometimes, to let go, it needs conscious help.
"When the body opens, the heart can connect effortlessly."
Satyarthi Peloquin
BODYWORK & BREATHWORK:
THE BODY RELEASES THROUGH BREATH, MOVEMENT AND CONSCIOUS TOUCH
That’s how I deepened my exploration of bodywork and breathwork, starting with Osho Pulsation — an approach that showed me how conscious breathing can move deep emotions, restore energy where there was once closure, and release what the body is holding onto.
It was a powerful encounter with the body — not just as a physical structure, but as a space of transformation, of energy in motion, of living memory. I then integrated Myofascial Energetic Release (MER), a method that works deeply on muscular fascia and accumulated tensions.
I witnessed how conscious touch, deep breathing and fluid movement can help the body open, releasing not just physical heaviness, but emotional weight as well.
Later came the path of "Primal – The First Freedom", led by Irene Sgarbi.
I began it as part of my own growth journey, and later as an assistant.
There, I truly saw how the body holds deep traces of our story, early conditioning and long-held emotions that often accompany us without us even realizing it.
SUPPORTING THE BODY IN REDISCOVERING ITSELF:
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PATHS WITH SENTO LIFE
Today, my work is all this: integrating breath, movement, and deep listening to help each person reclaim their space, release what is no longer needed, and truly return to feeling.
I offer both individual and group sessions — safe spaces where the body can express, breathe, and let go without judgment.
I don’t bring miracle techniques or ready-made answers. I bring listening, human connection, and respect for the moment when something begins to shift.
Over time, I’ve trained healthcare professionals, educators, doctors, and therapists, helping them develop greater body awareness and improve their capacity for relational care.
I’ve worked in hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric centers, and theatre academies, bringing bodywork and conscious breath to the heart of care and communication.
I also collaborate with GINCO – Conscious Aging Group, of which I am a founding member, to promote well-being and body awareness across all life stages.
But this work isn’t only for those who care for others. It’s for anyone who feels something inside is asking for space —an emotion, a tension, a held breath.
We can work in Italian or English, depending on what makes you feel most at ease.
