A conversation about doubt, the “Holy Grail,” and the courage to take that first step.

Are you thinking about starting CANTIENICA®training program? Are you still unsure because you don’t know exactly what to expect?

Nicole and Sandra from the CANTIENICA®team have discussed exactly that. An honest conversation about obstacles, “aha” moments, and the search for one’s own body intelligence.

Sandra: Nicole, do you think you would have benefited from a trial day back then? Would that day have helped you decide whether to pursue the training?

Nicole: Definitely! I hadn’t originally planned to become a trainer and struggled for a long time with the decision to pursue the training. I wanted to delve deeper into this world of the body and discover the “Holy Grail” of the method.

Sandra: I felt exactly the same way. I wanted to understand it better. I used to struggle with back problems a lot. Ever since I’ve been doing CANTIENICA®, my back feels stable and free. This method just makes me happy! Standing up straight makes me feel deeply connected within myself and, at the same time, completely light. And yet, I still had a hard time deciding to do the training.

Nicole: I trained regularly with Benita Cantieni. One day, after class, she asked me—in her usual direct way—when I was going to start the training program. I was so surprised I almost fell off my feet. At that point, I was still far too preoccupied with myself and recovering from the aftermath of an accident. But, as you can see, it was the push I needed.

Sandra: You’re so lucky. I didn’t have the courage to train with Benita.

Nicole: That’s a shame, as you know now: she’s much more approachable than her reputation suggests.

Sandra: I’m actually pretty shy and couldn’t imagine being the center of attention as an instructor. Today, we both know that the clients are the focus, not us instructors. The supplementary module for CANTIENICA® coaching has really been an eye-opener for all of us! I was really daunted by the 60 hours of practical training required for certification.

Nicole: That was a hurdle for me, too. Standing in front of a crowd isn’t my thing at all. But it was precisely those practical sessions that changed everything. Experiencing myself as a coach in the group and seeing how positively the participants reacted, what they picked up on, and how quickly things changed—that really inspired me. It really made me want to teach myself.

Sandra: For me, too, the practical training was the turning point: the focus is on the course participants. I teach a method I’m completely convinced of. And the people practicing decide what’s right for them. Through this practical phase, I was able to overcome my shyness—for life, not just for the classroom.

Nicole: I think I can speak for both of us when I say: I’m glad I overcame my resistance. I love this work very much.

Today, both teach at the Zurich studio, lead workshops, develop new formats, and learn directly from Benita Cantieni. Nicole is now the studio director, and Sandra is the co-director in the office. Both find their work meaningful, physically beneficial, and personally enriching.

The CANTIENICA® training program isn’t just for people who’ve always been certain they want to teach. Sometimes it’s the next step for those who sense: There’s more potential here—in my body, in my presence, in my professional life.

Would you like to find out if this path could enrich your life as well? Then our open house is the perfect opportunity to gain clarity.