At the Guarani step: contributions to thinking about bodies on this ground in Brazil

Abstract

Introduction: This paper presents a way of thinking-feeling-imagining and acting on the body based on theoretical contributions from Guarani thought. It is understood that occupational therapists need to know and be able to use indigenous ancestral knowledge to multiply the ways of understanding the body in Brazil. Objective: To present the initial designs of a research path with indigenous writers, highlighting Guarani thought in its unique form of expression in this text. Method: This is the presentation of part of theoretical cartographic research carried out using materials written by indigenous authors. Results: The text narrates and problematizes the generation of bodies in this territory considering the contributions of the experts studied belonging to the Guarani indigenous nation. Conclusion: The power of Guarani thinking to encourage and expand theoretical conversations and questions around body knowledge that can transform knowledge and practices in occupational therapy in Brazil is indicated, even initially.