Testimonials
'Ana has the ability to open portals to other realms of consciousness.
With ease and grace she invites us to travel into the invisible world and to do that while staying deeply embodied, in authentic motion.
It is truly a privilege to be part of her spaces - a journey into deep parts of myself every time.'
(Lena)
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“Prepare for the unknown and expect to be surprised even so! A totally meaningful,
loving and nurturing 3 days of body and movement (self)discovery that last for days
and even weeks after. The beautiful of the unexpected, with no pre agenda or
constraints - the group dynamics leads the way, as Ana delivers so much of her
knowledge to lead the group own process and to allow the growth in each one's
participation and surrender.”
(Artur Arnedo)
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"As soon as I stepped into Ana's class, I was drawn in by the presence
and energy she created, as she prompted us to drop into a more grounded, meditative space.
Through connecting exercises and an invitation to allow my body to move
with its natural intelligence,
I found myself entering a different state of consciousness
where my mind was not getting in the way of my movement.
I moved in a non-habitual way that I had never moved before,
feeling a natural creative flow.
I felt I was unlocking parts of myself and letting go
of tension, emotion and stories that were not serving me.
Ana added a new dimension to the experience by gently inviting us to move with other bodies.
This felt comfortable, and I could sense a collective creative force unfolding between us all.
Throughout, Ana's careful guidance and her total presence
helped to keep the flow and ensure we all felt at ease.
I feel this work with Ana has opened up a journey
of dance and movement in my life
and I look forward to going deeper into it"
(Nina Rosner)
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(Dina Fonseca)
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" For 2 days we experienced being and dancing without certainties, references, control.
Just in the present moment, connected to our essence.
The radical and long-term effects of such work cannot even be grasped by our minds...
all the minds know is that they were left in a state of peace and trust and vastness"
(Constança Morais)
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"It was a Transformative and life changing weekend in Quinta Ten Chi in Sintra.
The workshop 'States of Presence' with Ana Leonor Ladas brought me back to the deeper
chambers of myself that had been untouched and dusted for a long time.
It was magical
Deep
Incomprehensible for the mind
When I sank down through layers of protections and masks to my true inner being.
Ana's presence and her profound experience in movement field was inviting us all to the
realm of unknowing and embracing all what is there.
How many fears I faced, tears that secretly were flowing down the cheeks
when body was letting go what didn't belong to it anymore
and came to the state of allowing for the movements to rise from the deepest core.
These were the moments when I actually felt alive again, and it was
profoundly transformative.
There were moments when I felt how I become one withe the great cosmic movement inside
me and I surrendered... and surrendered to what simply is.
Ana is not just a movement teacher. I admire how effortlessly she could bring us
to a new understanding, like through a new dimension through her own presence
and the concept of unknown. Yes it was not only about movement
but she taught us about life philosophy.
She expands one's awareness and helps one to step out from the box of concepts.
It's not an easy work. But precious work of expanding your awareness
and exploring the different States of Presence in yourself,
with your body.
I was longing to do such movement work for ages. And I am grateful that it became available
here where I am now...
I truly recommend her classes and workshops to those who want to go
through a transformation and go beyond the concepts of what we think we are.
It invites us to unlearn in order to learn, to deconstruct
in order to construct and to cast off old belief systems to believe in the unknown.
And Ana's instruction about
embracing the unknown keeps transforming my life."
(Krishangi Lila)
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