Anjali, Transpersonal Art Therapist (Dip. Phoenix Inst.) and DMT Grad. Dip. RMIT), Ass. Member DTAA, Member IICT. Originally from India and a choreographer and performing artist for over 12 years, her background in dance led her to explore its therapeutic benefits. She continues to teach dance and perform as well as facilitate art and movement therapy workshops in Melbourne and in India.

Keywords
nature elements, symbolism, professional development, co creation, quintessence, corporate setting

Anjali reflects on her experiences of a ‘LIFEdance’ workshop facilitated by DMT Sara Boas, described by Sara as a “facilitated process for personal and professional development that draws on DMT, leadership development, anthropology, performance, poetry, martial arts, coaching and neurolinguistic programming.” The use of the 5 elements from nature: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and wood, metal or quintessence became symbolic metaphors for exploring a significant professional question dynamically by using movement, play and sound. (pp 57-61)

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