My new work deals with emptying my body: 'Boat emptying, stream entering.' This means that you have to empty the body/boat to the point where you can really be connected with the fields of energy around you. I think that men and women in our Western culture are completely disconnected from that energy, and in my new work I want to make this connection possible.

In every ancient culture, there are rituals to mortify the body as a way of understanding that the energy of the soul is indestructible.

When you're 50, the best thing to do is dance the Argentinean tango.

You know, James Franco is one of the most interesting figures because he has no rules. He breaks all the borders.

In my work I have complete control, but about my life, I don't want to.

Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.

True love for whatever you are doing is the answer to everything.