The 'Bodywise-Wise Body' is an Erasmus+ project that involves a collaborative initiative with three partners from Estonia, Italy, and Austria. This project is dedicated to exploring diverse art and theatrical methods aimed at enhancing body awareness in trainers to better empower marginalized groups.

Trainers addressing marginalized communities play a pivotal role in bridging cultural gaps and fostering understanding. Recognizing that words constitute only 20% of communication, the remaining 80% relies on non-verbal cues. Trainers of marginalized groups must possess effective sensing skills to comprehend the unspoken needs and experiences of their participants, creating a safe and trusting learning environment crucial for development.

In the current challenging times, profound listening to the body is preventive against burnout, promoting mental and physical health. The project, involving three partners, aimed to facilitate cross-border exchanges, develop new methods, and provide tools for trainers to enhance personal well-being.

The objectives of the project:

1. Body Awareness: Focusing on improving skills and competencies related to body awareness.

2.  Connecting with Marginalized and Discriminated People: Building meaningful connections with individuals from marginalized communities.

3.  Release Mental Stress: Addressing the release of mental stress through innovative methods.

The project anticipated achieving significant outcomes, including enhanced body awareness skills among trainers, strengthened connections with marginalized communities, and the effective alleviation of mental stress. Through Bodywise workshops (online and offline) and the Wise Body manual, the project equipped trainers to better serve both their personal growth and vulnerable groups.

The current manual is the outcome of the project and is based on one of the project's main activities: Bodywise-Laboratory. Partners engaged in sharing their knowledge and experiences, both onsite and online, regarding body-sensing methods. The methods were tested by the educators while working with their vulnerable groups, contributing to a collaborative and experiential learning process.

Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the "Bodywise-Wise Body" project, fostering awareness, connection, and well-being through innovative and inclusive practices.