Connect: A Five Week Journey

Join us as we embark on a creative and enlivening journey of meaningful connection. In these times of challenge and change, it’s easy to slip into fear and doubt and despair. But there is a strong call to each one of us to engage in ways that supports the evolution of the narrative of separation and disconnection. A call to deepen connection and dream in new possibilities for ourselves, each other and the interconnected and interdependent web of life.

The intention with this collective journey is to create a nourishing environment in which you feel held and supported through the power of community.  A space of connection to the wisdom of your body, heart and mind - where you can reveal who you are and what matters to you -  and feel seen, heard and valued. A space of soulful interaction and sustenance through deep dancing, embodied prayer and connection to an ever evolving and deepening relationship with the elemental forces as powerful allies.

The elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Air exists within each of us and is an interwoven part of the fabric of life. By consciously developing an embodied awareness of them, we expand into deeper layers of understanding of our own nature. Each element offers a wide spectrum of qualities and a wealth of resources. We come into a direct experience of a greater power through our connection to the elements. In developing a strong relationship with them, we cultivate more inner resilience, strength and balance in our day to day lives.

The course runs over a 5 week period. Each week focuses in on a specific element and on the 4th session we will gather to celebrate the Spring Equinox as we enter a ceremonial dance space connecting to the vibrancy, momentum and creative energy of the season to fuel our hopes and dreams. It is a time of renewal and rebirth where we plant the seeds of our intentions and lift our prayers through the wisdom of the moving body for healing on a personal, relational, community and spiritual level. Please note that on the Spring Equinox Ceremony - the circle will expand for that day and include dancers who have not signed up for the course. Course participants will meet straight after for a brief sharing. After this we will meet one more time within the smaller group of course participants for our final piece of work and integration.

Week 1 - Sun 28 Feb - Earth

Week 2 - Sun 7 March - Water

Week 3 - Sun 14 Mar - Fire

Week 4 - Sun 21 Mar - Spring Equinox Dance

Week 5 - Sun 28 Mar - Air

Woven into the weekly elemental structure - the course brings together a wide range of Movement Medicine and other practices such as:

• Awakening the Dancer
• Tree of Life Meditation
• Incantations
• Interoceptive Awareness
• Embodied Listening and Sharing
• Witnessing practices and appreciative feedback
• Mesa Practice
• Archetypal Allies
• Arc of Time - Visioning the Future
• Ritual
• Writing and or drawing
• Possibly Butoh inspired investigations

You will receive:

• 5 x 2.5hour live zoom sessions
• 5 x emails with suggested homework to support you between sessions and or short pre-recorded embodied meditations
• 5 x weekly Spotify playlists for you to practice with at home

For the safety and stability within the group we need you to commit to:

• Join all 5 sessions (to the best of your ability and if you cannot make a session to give 24 hours notice)
• Join from the start time and stay till the end time of each session
• Be willing to have your camera on

ABOUT MOVEMENT MEDICINE

Movement Medicine is an immersive dance meditation, held with captivating music and clear guidance. It is a weaving of both ancient wisdom and modern thinking such as Shamanism, 5Rhythms, Gestalt Psychotherapy and Constellation work. In a polarised culture where so much of our wounding comes from disconnection, Movement Medicine offers the opportunity for reconnection. It connects us to our elemental nature, to our bodies, hearts and minds, to each other and to the intelligence of life. Our movement becomes the medicine that opens the door to insight, new possibilities and the transformative power of the dance. The dance becomes an embodied prayer - for ourselves, each other and the interconnected community of life on earth.

YOUR FACILITATOR

Mira Khanya is a UK based Movement Medicine teacher. Growing up in South Africa, she brings with her a deep connection to the aliveness of nature and the beat of the drum. From an early age creativity was central in Mira’s life. Today the rich tapestry of her experience as a dancer, therapist and artist is woven into her work. Her love of ceremony, the depth of meditation and shamanic practices, and the inspiration of her drama, physical theatre, butoh and coaching trainings - are all rooted in her offering. For her it's a great honour and joy to create spaces where we can unite in dance, gather resources, deepen connection and experience the power of embodied transformation - individually and collectively.

TESTIMONIALS

“Beautiful, transformative - expertly and sensitively held by Mira. High quality on every level - a safe, expansive, empowering and healing space. SO grateful.” - Lydia

“The dance was energising, cathartic and nourishing- a perfect tonic for these trying times. I felt connected to myself, to the other dancers and the global community; Mira held the online space so skilfully and beautifully- my body felt listened to and my spirit guided. Being new to the practice, I left the dance jumping for joy and daring to dream.” - Riss

"It is such a joy to be dancing in your space. I love how Movement Medicine is way I can journey to all the most magnificent landscapes through the body, when we are locked down and cannot travel and access them. So much gratitude." - Nikki

"Thank you so much for your work. It really has been hugely supportive as we have surfed the wave of these turbulent times. With your gentle guidance I am able to sink deeper into my own body and experience its innate wisdom through the dance and express the things that words cannot." - Rosanna

“With Mira’s gentle support I’ve been able to transform old and limiting beliefs I held about myself. In the freedom and creativity of the dance, I‘m discovering more of my true potential and evolving into a place of owning and shining my own light.” - Asija

INVESTMENT

Abundant: £130

Standard: £110

Low Income: £90

If you feel strongly called to come but cannot afford the low income option please get in touch to discuss something that can work for you.

EVENT TIMES: 10:30am-1pm London, UK (GMT)

ZOOM ROOM OPENS: 10:15am & the session starts at 10:30am.

ENQUIRIES: info@movementmedicinewithmira.com 

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