In this second episode, we hear the incredible journey of resilience and healing of Social Arts Facilitator and Visual Artist Melanie Schambach, and how the practices of Vipassana and 5 Rhythms came into her life.

Melanie is one of the most gifted artists, group facilitators, community organizers, and creative spirits I have had the privilege to learn from, grow with, work with, and collaborate with. Her extensive catalogue of participatory community paintings serves as a shared testimony of our expressions of humanity, fostering a profound sense of connection, authenticity, and a collective embodied vision for healthier, brighter communities.

Melanie has been one of my greatest mentors, and I remain deeply grateful to her for bringing both Vipassana and 5 Rhythms into my life—at a time when I would never have tried these practices had she not… quite literally… dragged me into them.

These podcasts are part of my commitment to a fundraiser organized by a close community of friends who are supporting my journey toward attending the 5 Rhythms Teacher Training next year.
If you are curious about why we are fundraising, or if you would like to support us:

https://gofund.me/a16de4c3b

To learn more about Melanie and her Participatory paintings and Social Art's work:

To learn more about 5 Rhythms in the Toronto community:
https://www.layahjane.com/5rhythms

If you have a story you would like to share about how embodied movement became a medicine for you, or if you have any other inquiries, please get in touch with me at alejandroczuluaga@gmail.com

With care,

Alejandro Zuluaga