RESPIRO

MOSTLY NON-VERBAL : A sensory journey between music and smell.

A sensory journey that invites audiences to reconnect with the early stages of life through the sense of smell. Different essential oil blends become the thread running through an active and inclusive experience, engaging both children and adults in an immersive journey made of movement, sound and fragrance.

Within this creative and open space, each child is invited to shape their own personal story while exploring their connection with nature. A dancer interprets and embodies the different fragrances presented, accompanied by a dedicated soundscape that supports and enhances the experience.

The encounter between smell, body and music creates a profound dialogue that guides children in expressing their emotional experience, fostering awareness, imagination and freedom of expression.

THE ESSENCES:

1. THE BREATH OF THE EARTH BLEND – Bergamot, Vetiver
2. CITRUS BLEND – Sweet Orange, Lemon, Bergamot
3. WILD FENNEL – Wild Fennel

PHASE 1: Embryonic and neonatal stage

The use of THE BREATH OF THE EARTH BLEND:

Vetiver essential oil brings a sense of grounding and stability, like that of a deep-rooted plant. It helps reduce unfounded fears and brings clarity to confused thoughts, encouraging a return to inner balance. It also conveys a sense of protection and strength.
Bergamot, meanwhile, acts like a gentle caress that invites us to let go, encouraging a feeling of emotional security and deep well-being. Its effect evokes a primordial sense of protection and welcome, like being in the womb: a symbolic place of absolute calm, where everything is suspended and breathing becomes light, natural and peaceful.

PHASE 2: The child’s energetic exuberance, he is curious to discover, explore, run and laugh, embracing all the joy and vitality of this stage of growth.

The use of the CITRUS BLEND:
Citrus fruits are an homage to light, evoking qualities associated with the sun such as joy, vitality, expansion, action and confidence. These qualities are tempered and balanced by the sweetness of Sweet Orange, the calming and balancing effect of Lemon, and the ability of Bergamot to sharpen the senses while restoring a sense of inner calm.

PHASE 3: Maturity. This phase represents human maturity, both in the harmony of the physical structure — strong, centred, stable and grounded — and in the emotional and spiritual dimension, where thoughts and projects take shape and contribute to the expansion of the mind.

The use of WILD FENNEL:
Wild fennel, like a deep root that provides support and grounding, helps reduce unfounded fears and restore order to scattered thoughts, encouraging a return to inner balance.

Its energy conveys a sense of protection and reassuring strength during times of intense stress, supporting the ability to face difficulties with greater balance.

It is also considered a natural harmoniser: it helps release inner tension and rigidity, encouraging a feeling of lightness, serenity and good spirits. In this sense, it gently accompanies us towards greater clarity and confidence in our own path, supporting us in achieving our goals.