1. A deeper, more compassionate way of seeing yourself
Through guided movement and partner observation exercises, participants experience what it feels like to be seen without judgment—and to witness another without projection. This cultivates self-awareness, quiets the inner critic, and lays the foundation for a more loving, curious relationship with the body.

2. Liberation from societal beauty standards
By unpacking symbolic stories like the shattered mirror and the Procrustean bed, the talk reveals how cultural norms distort our perception of self and others. Participants come to see how these ideals are both arbitrary and damaging—and are invited to release the pressure to conform.

3. A reframed understanding of the body as sacred and wise
Drawing on Jungian ideas and performance-based practices, the talk reframes the body not as something to control or improve, but as a living, sensing instrument for truth-telling, intuition, and expression. This helps restore a sense of dignity and reverence toward one’s physical form.

4. A renewed sense of embodied power through feminine archetype
A central story from Women Who Run With the Wolves recounts a real ceremonial dance from Pueblo tradition, where an elder, grey-haired Butterfly Woman enters a sacred arena—hopping, waving her feather fan, and blessing all with her presence. She embodies transformation through authenticity and reminds us that beauty is not about form, but about connection, vitality, and soul. Her image lingers as a powerful counter-narrative to societal ideals—one that affirms each participant’s right to take up space, express freely, and age with strength.