Ishara Gabri

Qualifications:
 

• Counselor
• Rebirther
• Holistic Practitioner
• Physiotherapist and Bodyworker
• Rigger and Artist
• Performer

Professional Education:


Conscious Breathing:
• Transformational Breathwork (Level 1)
Institution: Transformation Incorporated, Milwaukee, USA
Duration: Six months plus residential training
Techniques: Ground, water, and group sessions
Year: 1999
• Transformational Breathwork (Level 2)
Institution: Transformation Incorporated, Milwaukee, USA
Duration: Six months plus residential training
Techniques: Ground, water, and group session facilitation
Year: 2000
• Holistic Operator in Conscious Breathing
Trainer: Enza Carifi
Issued by: S.I.A.F.
Year: 2015

Physiotherapy and Bodywork:
• Rehabilitation Therapy
Institution: University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Year: 1991
Posturology (Global Static Reharmonization Method)
Institution: C.O.S.A.R.
Year: 1996
• Shiatsu (Theoretical and Practical Course)
Institution: C.O.S.A.R.
Year: 1997
• Clinical Osteopathic Posturology (Level 1 & 2)
Institution: A.I.O.C.S.
Year: 1997
• Watsu (Level 1)
Institution: Association “Salve”, Rome
Year: 2001 (No diploma obtained)
• Sensory-Gestalt Massage (Level 1)
Institution: Association “Salve”, Rome
Year: 2001 (No diploma obtained)
• Integral Counseling (Holistic Direction)
Institution: Academy of Being
Recognized by: S.I.A.F.
Expected Completion: 2024
• Wood Sculpture and Carving
Institution: School of Ornamental Arts, Rome
Duration: 2 years (2000-2001, No diploma obtained)

Shibari and Bondage:
• Shibari (Japanese Bondage)
Institution: Shibari Dojo by Davide la Greca
Duration: 5 years
• Additional Training: Workshops and individual lessons with Bingo Shigonawa, Tessin, Gorgone, Kinoko
• Developed Technique: RopeBreath (combining breathing techniques with bondage)

Work Experience:


• Rehabilitation Cooperatives:
• U.I.L.D.M. (17 years)
• Another cooperative (5 years)
• Private Medical Studios:
• Physiotherapist
• Holistic Associations:
• Holistic Practitioner
• Private Holistic Studios:
• Rome
• Trieste
• Founder and Director:
• School “Rope Essence” of Shibari
• Instructor:
• Workshops and courses throughout Italy and abroad

Collaborations:


• Xplore Festival: 2014, 2015, 2017
• Tantra Gathering
• Workshops in Europe and Italy
• Workshops for Women (Naples)
• “Il Regno Femdom” in Rome
• Assistant and Instructor: Shibari Dojo with Davide la Greca (Rome, Trieste)
• Performer: Fetish and BDSM events, private events
• Art Collaborations: Photographers, artistic projects

Workshops and Courses Attended:

• Breathwork by Robin Lowley: 1999-2003
• Loving Relationship by Sondra Ray
• Theta Healing by Vianna Stibal: Basic and Instructor Courses
• Moon Mother and Moon Mother Advanced by Miranda Grey

Experiential Paths:

Volunteering:

• Community of Sant’Egidio: 1982-1997

Breathing Techniques:

• Tantric Breath
• Emotional Breath
• Kundalini Yoga
• Rebirthing in Warm and Cold Water
• Bioenergetics and Breathwork with Jim Morningstar

Shamanic Paths:

• Sweet Loggs
• Trance Dance
• Dream Time and Didgeridoo
• Firewalking
• Clay Work and Meditation
• Playfight and Mindfulness

Meditation:

• Chakra Work
• Merkaba Meditation
• Tantric Meditations (Kashmiri Massage)
• Various Meditations by Osho

Bodywork and Massages:

• Shiatsu
• Relaxing Oil Massage
• Foot Massage
• Postural Realignment
• Lymphatic Drainage
• Tanzu
• Sound Massage
• Bondage and Shibari

Music Therapy and Vibrations:

• Sound Massage
• Frame Drums and Djembe
• Vocal Work and Sound
• Hang Drum, Tibetan Bowls
• Rattles and Trance

Artistic Paths:

• Wood Sculpture and Carving
• Clay Work and Meditation
• Weekly Painting Sessions
• Vocal Work with Karin
• Percussion Courses (Djambè, Tamburello)
• Vocal and Instrumental Work with Mauro Tiberi
• Belly Dance (2 years)
• African Dance (2 years)
• Workshops with Maria Luisa Sales

Female Path:

• Body Work Related to Menstrual and Lunar Cycles
• The Path of the 13 Moons
• Study of Female Archetypes and Goddesses (since 2000)
• Sexuality and Pelvic Floor Exercises
• Dakini Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Oriental Dance

Affiliations:

• Representative of I.B.F. for Italy (International Breathwork Foundation): 2000-2002, 2016-present
• Participant in Global Inspiration Conferences: 1999-2002, 2016-2019, 2023

Publications and Media:

• Photography Projects: “I Bizarri Anni ‘50” by Maurizio Salinas
• Interviews: Radio Roma, RAI 2, Radio Fragola

Personal Growth and Healing Programs Created:

• The Breath of the Moon
• The 6 Gates of the Womb
• Archetypes and Goddesses
• The Breath of Kali
• Tantra Ropes
• RopeBreath
• Rope Essence School of Shibari, Bondage, and Breathwork

Publications:

• “Le corde abbracciano gli Elementi” (2023)
• Upcoming: “Il Counseling nella pratica dello Shibari”

This CV highlights the extensive qualifications, experience, and contributions of Ishara Gabri in the fields of holistic therapy, physiotherapy, counseling, and Shibari art.