STORYTELLERS
A space to reclaim your voice, your body, and your unapologetic expression
UNFILTERED
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EXPRESSED
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ALIVE
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UNFILTERED ~ EXPRESSED ~ ALIVE ~
We’re living in fast times. Constant noise. Endless comparison. Pressure to perform.
Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to quiet ourselves. To people please. To second-guess. Not because we’re broken, but because we adapted.
We don’t actually have a confidence problem.
We have a story problem.
A story that says we’re too much. Or not enough.
STORYTELLERS exists as a return.
We believe everyone has access to their most confident, embodied and magnetic self.
This is for those who are done playing small.
STORYTELLERS is an 11-week embodied expression journey for humans ready to stop holding back.
This is where confidence stops being a mindset concept and becomes something you feel in your body.
You’ll learn how to trust your impulses. Express your truth. Strengthen your voice. And show up more fully in your life, relationships and work.
No performance. No pressure. No need to be a dancer, actor or creative.
STORYTELLERS is about reclaiming your natural self-expression and remembering who you are beneath fear, conditioning and self-doubt.
UNFILTERED. EXPRESSED. ALIVE.
Exploring the different modalities:
Embodiment Practices
Somatic Therapy
Group parts-work (click through to read more)
Open World Theatre (click through to see their work)
Movement as Medicine
Body Storytelling
Breathwork
Improv Theatre
Improv Movement
Circling
THE STORYTELLER’S PATHWAY
It’s about self-expression, not performance.
A weekly time to reconnect.
Week 1- Thurs March 26th- 6-9pm
Week 2- Wed April 1st - 6-9pm
Week 3- Wed April 8th - 6-9pm
Week 4- Wed April 15rd - 6-9pm
Week 5- Wed April 22nd - 6-9pm
Week 6- Wed April 29th - 6-9pm
Week 7- Wed May 6th - 6-9pm
Week 8- Wed May 13th - 6-9pm
Week 9- Wed May 20th - 6-9pm
Week 10- Wed May 27th - 6-9pm
Week 11 - Wed June 3rd - WITNESSING CEREMONY
WHERE: The Man Cave, 20 Ovens St, Brunswick. Melbourne.
MEET THE FAM
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SEJIN GUNARIDIS
Sejin is an empowerment coach, somatic facilitator, and the creative force behind STORYTELLERS. She creates spaces where people remember what it feels like to be fully alive.
Blending parts work (Unconditional Self-Therapy), movement, improvisation, storytelling beyond words, circling, and deep permission to play, she guides people out of their heads and back into their bodies.
This isn’t about fixing yourself or becoming someone new, it’s about unmuting what’s already there. -
KELLY COHEN
Kelly Cohen is a Moroccan-French-Israeli soul dancer.
Kelly is known as a pioneer in movement as medicine, advocating for safe, non-judgemental spaces for woman to move freely in sisterhood, gaining skills in dance, confidence & really just having a profoundly fun time.
At STORYTELLING, Kelly will be sharing her passion for reclaiming your confidence & the pure essence of joy through movement, dance and body storytelling.
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ATLAS TALISMAN
Atlas is the founder of Open World Theatre, a training system that invites people out from behind the automatic armour of survival and into a sentient relationship with life.
It is a creative arts practice spanning embodiment, creativity, and questing, cultivating an ability, or at least a willingness, to be anyone and experience anything.
At its core, the work aims to open participants into a state of full aliveness.
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Jarrah Volpe
Jarrah Volpe is a breathwork practitioner, infamous storyteller, and master of ceremonies whose work sits at the intersection of nervous system regulation, self-expression, and real human connection.
At STORYTELLERS, Jarrah will guide you in sharing your personal stories rooted in truth, vulnerability & power, reclaiming your agency and choosing how your story is lived, not just told.
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VICKI
Vicki is an energy coach that works with the voice and body to access all forms of artistic expression.
Vicki works with resonance and the liminal to create spaces of unparallelled trust and safety to support her students in venturing beyond the constraints of their identity, their paradigm and conditioning of what artistic practises are.
Demanding to stay curious to the power of play and the art of deep listening
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HEIDI KNIGHT
Heidi Knight is a dancer, movement artist, and somatic facilitator whose work lives at the intersection of deep embodiment and visceral storytelling.
With roots in rigorous dance training and years of experience facilitating personal, collective and creative containers, Heidi guides people into the expressive intelligence of the body, helping them uncover stories that live beneath words and awaken the wisdom of lived experience.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL SHIFTS.
Lara -
“Each week you meet a new edge, and you’re seen and witnessed in meeting it.”
Simon -
“Seven months on, I feel much more myself, at peace inside.”
Noy -
“It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.”
INVESTMENT
PAID IN FULL $1880
NORMAL PAYMENT PLAN (3 MONTHS)
(total $1950)
6 x fortnightly payments of $325 over 12 weeks
EXTENDED PAYMENT PLAN (6 MONTHS)
(total $2052)
12 x fortnightly payments of $171 over 24 weeks
Still got questions?
tuck into these.
“Is this for me?”
STORYTELLERS is for anyone who feels disconnected from their authentic self or wants to deepen their relationship with their story. We don’t discriminate based on background or experience, the shared curiosity for honest self-expression is what unites the group. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or completely new to this kind of work, you’ll be met where you are.
“Will I feel safe and supported?”
Non-judgement and a sense of collective safety is a key pillar in the culture of STORYTELLERS. Each session is trauma informed and invitational only, so you can partake at your own pace. You’ll be met with acceptance and encouragement every step of the way.
“What happens during the 11 weeks?”
Over 11 weeks, you’ll be guided through a blend of embodiment work, group parts-work, non-linear movement, movement as storytelling, improvisation, self-expression and deep inquiry. Each session is designed to unlock your unique expression and release blocks so you can show up in life with less fear and more direction.
“Do I need prior experience with dance, movement or expression?”
STORYTELLERS is not a dance school and not performance-based. It’s about personal exploration, not doing things “right.”
“How is this different from therapy, a dance class, or other workshops?”
STORYTELLERS sits alongside (not in place of) therapy or other personal development work. It is not clinical therapy, and no one is diagnosed, analysed, or treated.
Instead, it draws on the therapeutic arts: using movement, voice, presence, storytelling and creative expression as pathways for insight, integration and self-understanding.
The emphasis is on choice, curiosity, and lived experience, supported by community rather than clinical intervention.
“11 weeks is a long time, can i miss some sessions?”
The depth experienced in extended format containers is next to none. It creates bonds and transformations you can’t achieve in a day or weekend workshop. We allow up to three missed sessions; beyond this, it becomes difficult to fully integrate the journey.
“What specific results or transformations can I expect?”
Participants often report greater self-trust, clearer boundaries, more confidence in expressing themselves, and less fear around being seen. Many also form meaningful friendships and feel a stronger sense of belonging.
“What does a typical session look like?”
While each session is different, you can generally expect a clear opening, grounding practices, guided exploration, and a gentle closing to support integration. Sharing is always optional, and sessions are held with care, structure, and respect for individual capacity.