Tools of ImaginAction: Embodied Storytelling for Collective Healing
Join us June 6-8, 2025, at Spazio Nu Pontedera, Italy for a transformative weekend. Immerse yourself in embodied storytelling, participatory theatre, and collective healing led by Héctor Aristizábal and Uri Noy Meir to connect deeply in a time of division and change.
Meet Héctor Aristizábal: Therapist and Theatre Activist
Background
Héctor Aristizábal was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, during a time of political unrest and violence. At 22, he was arrested and tortured by the Colombian Army, surviving due to the efforts of international human rights advocates. After the murder of his mentor and the escalation of threats, he went into exile in the U.S., where he rebuilt his life as a therapist, while facing profound personal losses—including the death of two brothers. These life-shaping wounds became the foundation of his lifelong commitment to healing and transformation.
Methodology
Héctor blends psychotherapy, Theatre of the Oppressed, and ritual practices to support individual and collective healing. His work is rooted in embodied storytelling and deep listening, often engaging survivors of violence, trauma, and social injustice. His solo performance NightWind, born from the pain of torture and loss, became a global tool for education and advocacy. Through participatory theatre and somatic processes, he creates spaces where grief, rage, and hope can be expressed and metabolized into personal and social change.
Vision
Héctor envisions a world where wounds can become seeds of transformation. His return to Colombia is part of a larger mission to contribute to the peace process through community-based rituals and ecological theatre. By weaving together the voices of ex-combatants, victims, and activists, he fosters reconciliation and rehumanization. His work invites us to face pain without bypassing it, and to recognize the “blessing next to the wound” as a path toward collective healing and regenerative futures.
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Uri Noy Meir: Social Presencing Practitioner and Action Researcher
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Expertise
Uri is an experienced Social Presencing Practitioner, blending mindfulness with participatory action research to generate collective insight and transformative change.
Collaborative Approach
Working alongside Héctor, Uri integrates systemic awareness and participatory methods to deepen the community healing experienced through theatre.
Commitment
He is dedicated to nurturing connections between individuals and social systems to co-create healthier, more resilient communities.
What is Participatory Theatre?
Active Engagement
Participatory theatre invites everyone to become an actor and co-creator, dissolving passive audience boundaries. It fosters empathy and collective storytelling.
Embodied Expression
Through movement, voice, and improvisation, participants explore personal and social narratives, releasing emotional blockages and gaining insight.
Collective Healing in a Time of Crisis
Addressing Ecological Grief
Our work gives space to the pain of environmental loss, turning sorrow into action and resilience.
Healing Social Divisions
By engaging in shared narratives, participants rebuild trust and understanding across divides.
Building Systemic Change
Through embodied practices, individuals connect inner insights with outward actions for social justice.
Workshop Details and Experience
Dates and Location
June 6-8, 2025 at Spazio Nu Pontedera, Italy. A warm, welcoming environment perfect for immersive learning and connection.
What to Expect
Guided sessions blending theatre, therapeutic practices, and social research to expand your capacity for creativity, empathy, and leadership.
Costs and Registration
Workshop Fee
180 euros covers all sessions plus Saturday lunch and coffee breaks.
Membership
10 euros to join Spazio Nu community, supporting ongoing events and shared spaces.
Lodging Options
Affordable accommodation available, tailored for workshop participants to foster connection and rest.
Secure your spot by contacting [email protected] or calling +39 351 699 4308.
Join the Movement: Transform Yourself and the World
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Immerse Yourself
Step into an embodied process that awakens your voice and presence.
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Connect Deeply
Build meaningful relationships through shared stories and collective practice.
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Transform Collectively
Harness theatre and social research as tools to heal communities and inspire action.
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Become an Agent of Change
Carry forward the power of ImaginAction into your life, work, and world.