“From my own living room, Dina’s workshop took me into a studio filled with warmth, neutrality and open-mindedness. In zeroing in on a particular part of a dream I had, her methods introduced me to free style movement that came from within, and how it could unwittingly manifest meaning and awareness. It felt like an experience of movement, theater, and therapy combined!”
Creative practice in dreamwork allows for discovery of our mythic imagination, playfulness, artistry, authentic movements, and intuition. Embodiment of our dreaming involves ritual where we foster relationship with spiritual life and cultivate deeper meaning through symbols, experience, and mystery. These are the creative fires that bring about transformation in our waking lives and the flames by which we dance to our wonderment.
embodiment is alchemy
Movement integrates the transformative energies and sensations within us. A movement practice paired with one’s own dream imagery, symbols, and narratives is a powerful way to explore how the dream is living within us and dreaming us forward. It is through intuitive movement and dreamwork that I have experienced the greatest emotional and spiritual growth. Movement, dance, movement play, and breath techniques are incorporated into each class. After warming up, participants, if desired, share a dream image, symbol, or feeling with which the group can explore together.
Like dreams, movement is an expression of our soul. The way we move, shape our bodies, and the way our breath shapes us tells a story. Movement is physical conversation, a dialogue with the soul, and the mythos that has shaped us. In class, we enter the dream through movement, cultivating a disposition of wonder and curiosity. Allowing ourselves to relate to the feelings, imagery, and energy of dreams, we allow the unconscious to move with us. We develop an embodied relationship with the dream which brings about holistic integration. It is not prescribed nor is it choreographed. Movements arise naturally. We become aware of constellated energies within and what emerges is a greater awareness of meaning and how the dream is being carried forward in our evolving story.
I look forward to dancing with you!
Movement and Imagination
Virtual 75 minute movement classes for embodied dreamwork. Participants will explore the alchemy of movement and the wisdom of the body through intuitive and improvisational movement, dance, and play. Bring a dream image, symbol, or something from a dream that you’d like to explore in movement with the class. Wear clothing that allows for a full range of movement explorations. Participants of all physical abilities are welcome with movements being adaptable • 15/class.