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Iris Abarbanel discusses the importance of the abdomen as the core of being, from a biological and evolutionary perspective. She highlights the constant need for motion and how it expresses itself in internal and external movement, which is essential for development and change. Abarbanel also explores the concept of holism and how it is preserved through movement and the reorganization of cells. She touches on the idea of working with memories and behavior patterns through sensations and emotions, and how this can lead to healing. The narrative also delves into the concept of "non-mobility without fear" and the visceral connection, which is supported by the hormone oxytocin and is essential for personal and collective recovery. Abarbanel also discusses embryological development, the formation of structures, and the significance of cavities and spaces in the body, particularly the mesoderm and mesentery. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts in working with the senses and emotions in a therapeutic setting.