About Movement Medicine
Movement Medicine is a contemporary shamanic dance practice founded by Ya’Acov and Susannah Darling Khan. It is a dance practice, meditation in movement based on different centuries-old shaman traditions within a contemporary context. Through the direct experience and releasing of the body to the rhythm and the natural movement, we open a space for expression within ourselves in our true nature. That way, we meet what is alive, real, and iconic within ourselves. The Movement Medicine practice offers the space of ancient knowledge. That knowledge serves us today in the contemporary world and supports us in bringing ourselves more honestly, truthfully and more alive in this world.
Why dance?
When we let our body into movement, we surrender to a deeper intelligence within us. Moving our bodies allows us to open up the patterns on the physical, emotional, and mental levels. In that process, through an embodied expression we can get to know ourselves a bit more, release what no longer serves us, touch deeper parts underneath the known surface of our everyday lives and bring it into movement. We also learn about the practice of change, strengthening our capacity to flow with whatever life brings us, and widening our capacity to respond. Through the dance, we embody new possibilities that, through our choice and repetition, become our new ways of being.
Movement Medicine is an invitation for personal empowerment in the context of community. Our experience over more than 27 years of teaching worldwide has shown us that genuine contentment comes from knowing who you are and making your contribution to life in a way that is meaningful to you. Our work is devoted to supporting you on that journey. Often, all it takes is a little encouragement to feel the music, get moving and trust the dance that’s inside you.
Whether you know our work well, or are finding it for the first time, we hope you find what you need to know here. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events soon.
Susannah and Ya’Acov Darling Khan
Founders of Movement Medicine
More about the School of Movement Medicine:
https://www.schoolofmovementmedicine.com/