Embodied Movement

Our bodies are containers of rich stories, memories and wisdom that have been accumulated over time. Movement has always been the body’s language, dating back to ancient tribal cultures. Dance and movement have been used to convey the stories of the land and its people, similar to how the lyrebird passed down cultural traditions across generations.

This course module will teach you to tap into the power of movement and guide individuals or groups towards expressing their authentic selves through dance. You will learn the skills needed to delve deeper into the patterns held within the body, and provide the guidance required to explore, release and beckon the soul back home. We’ll combine transpersonal theory with hands-on experiential practice to ensure you become a well-rounded Transpersonal Movement Practitioner.

Air my breath ̴ Fire my spirit ̴ Water my soul ̴ Earth my body.

In this module, you’ll explore and embody the essence of Air, Fire, Water and Earth. We’ll dive deep into these elements to learn their modern and ancient symbolic and metaphoric representations, for a transformative experience.

From our first breath of air welcoming us at birth to the fiery movement of our limbs as we navigate the world, the birthing waters that guided us and the earth that sustains us – these elements are woven into our emotions and feelings. They have shaped us from birth, swirling around and within us as our closest companions:

• Air – sometimes cyclonic, other times a gentle breeze
• Fire – sometimes a raging inferno, other times a flickering spark
• Water – sometimes an ocean of sorrow, other times tears of joy and laughter
• Earth – sometimes a sandy desert, other times a snow-capped mountain

You will discover and express your own metaphoric elementals through movement and dance and have the opportunity to create a “cloak of transformation” to embody them.

Here you will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating rhythms of life and sharpen your guiding skills to put this knowledge into practical use. Through a series of embodied visualisations and enactments, you will refine your spontaneity skills and gain the confidence necessary to lead others in this transformative exploration.

You’ll have the chance to create a music playlist that is tailored to an individual or group. You will develop the ability to lead a session with your fellow students and gain invaluable experience and emerge from the course full of possibilities and excitement.

Another key component of this module involves working with a specific theme to develop and deliver movement sessions for individuals or groups. Through the careful selection of music, you will take participants on a journey of imaginal discovery and transformation, helping them to fully explore and engage with the rhythms of life in a way that is both powerful and transformative.

Movement connects us to archetypal energy, which unlocks deep memories and emotions; movement is the vehicle to express these into alignment with our lived life.

By the end of this module, you will have the skills to confidently coach, facilitate and assist individuals/groups in realising meaningful change.