Human beings are the meeting point between Heaven and Earth: our vitality depends on harmony with natural and cosmic cycles.
“Man derives from the intersection of the energies of Heaven and Earth and obeys the laws of the seasons.”
Lingshu
Spazio Dantian®
To Resonate in Us the Frequency of the Earth�
A project to bridge the knowing–doing gap of sustainability, integrating the inner (Being) and the operational (Doing) dimensions, so that awareness of self, others, and the environment becomes daily action.
“To resonate in us the frequency of the Earth” expresses our core belief: human beings are nature, and cultivating this awareness within organizations is the foundation of sustainability.
Territorial Context
Located in Valsugana (Lagorai, Trentino), the first area in Italy certified by GSTC for sustainable tourism (2019).A territory aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda, fertile ground for experimenting with regenerative transformation models.
Spazio Dantian is also the home of the IDG Trentino Nature Heartbeat Network, founded to foster inner development as a driver of sustainable change.
Radical Collaborations
The project stems from cross-sector partnerships among business, research, and community.Not profit-driven, but designed to create shared, local, and global value.
Strategic Partners
Sustainable Materials
Masters of Sound & Vibration
Visual Expression
Earth
rootedness and common home
Mind
awareness and expansion
Body
structure and embodiment of change
Emotions
resonance of mind, body, and soul
Radical Collaborations
Spazio Dantian is grounded on four key dimensions:
Three central needs:
The Need for Change
Mindfulness, sound practices and body awareness act as practical levers for systemic transformation.
Interrupt unconscious
automatisms.
Adopt sustainable and
conscious behaviors.
Cultivate relationships
based on love and gratitude.
Being
presence and awareness.
Doing
automatic action, disconnection.
Spazio Dantian builds a bridge between these two spheres, integrating them into daily life.
Central Polarity
Why in the Workplace
Spazio Dantian was created to make the intangible tangible: every organization needs a space where Being and Doing can meet.
Architecture gives form to this idea: spaces should be distinct yet interconnected, so that inner growth and daily work reinforce each other.At Multipro, for example, production and Spazio Dantian were placed on different floors — a symbolic choice, not a fixed rule.
The essence is creating a dedicated space where Being and Doing coexist in synergy, embodied in the architecture and culture of the workplace.
A Holistic Framework for Transformation
The Spazio Dantian model is inspired by Mindfulness-Based Sustainable Transformation (Christine Wamsler, Lund University). Inner capacities are decisive levers for systemic change, more powerful than technology alone.
As Christine Wamsler defines it, inner development (or inner transformation) is the cultivation of inner capacities: consciousness, mindsets, values, worldviews, spirituality, and human–nature connectedness. Spazio Dantian expands this framework by also integrating body practices and sound therapy, deepening awareness at both individual and collective levels.
Why Well-being at Work Matters
Well-being is no longer optional: the global wellness market is worth $1.5 trillion and keeps growing (McKinsey, 2021). People increasingly prioritize six dimensions of well-being: health, fitness, nutrition, beauty, sleep, mindfulness & meditation.
According to the McKinsey Health Institute (2022), well-being must be understood holistically — physical, mental, social, and spiritual.
This is why organizations need to dedicate space to cultivate inner development within daily work: Spazio Dantian translates these global trends into tangible workplace practices.
Cultivated Inner Qualities
Six fundamental competencies:
Awareness
Compassion
Courage
Gratitude
Resilience
Love
Our project mostly relates to the Being, Relating, and Collaborating dimensions of the IDGs.
Willpower - Teamwork - Listening�
A key message: inner development is an intrinsic human right — a natural expression of being human.
This principle is the heart of the Spazio Dantian Manifesto:
A right to self-awareness and meaning.
A right to cultivate empathy and resilience.
A right to live in resonance with nature and with one another.
HEART-MIND COHERENCE
More serene and enjoyable work experience.
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
Reduction of anger, more calm and positivity.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
Less back pain, greater flexibility, better breathing, more energy.
MENTAL BENEFITS
Less anxiety, improved sleep, deeper emotional awareness.
GROUP DYNAMICS
More respect, collaboration, and a stronger sense of unity.
HUMAN-NATURE RELATIONSHIP
Exploring a new relation with nature and the power
of the seasons on our life.
Employee Impact
Observed effects from the implementation
of Spazio Dantian at Multipro:
Employee Impact
“I feel that if I believe in myself, I can succeed.”
“Since we practice together, we are more united, lighter, and everyone takes care of their own well-being.”
“When I am in nature I listen and feel twice as much.”
100% of employees would recommend Spazio Dantian to other organizations.
Error Rate Reduction
is a Proof of Change
The drop in errors proves that inner development is not just personal growth.
When well-being and awareness are part of daily work, they translate into quality, collaboration, and better performance for the whole organization.
0,25% -
0,50%
~0,08%
WITH
Spazio Dantian®:
greater awareness,
calmer teams, and
measurable quality.
BEFORE
Spazio Dantian®:
recurring errors
and lack of balance
in daily work.
2024
2025
Main contributions:
Connection with SDGs
Also supporting: SDG 4 (Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 17 (Partnerships).
SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being
SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
A replicable model to transform any workplace into a regenerative space�
Spazio Dantian®, piloted at Multipro, is open to other organizations as an invitation to learn by doing.
The first step is to experience Spazio Dantian with your team and envision how it could be integrated into your own context.A step-by-step manual then makes it possible to design Spazio Dantian anywhere, at any time.
The model remains faithful to its mission and values, ensuring integrity wherever it is applied.
Elena Rusci & Nicola Capra
Founders of Spazio Dantian in Trentino and designers of the Spazio Dantian Model.
Elena, with her team, guides organizations in their sustainable transformation journeys through training, workshops and practices based on the core elements of the Spazio Dantian Model.
Founders & Model Designers
“Until you make the subconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”
Spazio Dantian redefines work as a place for inner growth and well-being. A model where Being and Doing mutually reinforce each other, generating new forms of leadership and enterprise.
Carl Gustav Jung
“True transformation is not born from pressure, but from resonance — when we breathe deeply enough to let the frequency of the Earth resound within us”
www.spaziodantian.org elena.rusci@spaziodantian.org Hub: IDG Trentino Nature Heartbeat Network
Elena Rusci