Embodied Movement Practice
Dance Movement Workshop "Return to Yourself"
Have Questions? Or not sure if it's for you? Book 15min free consultation with Lina.
Why will this help me?
Dance movement practices has nothing to do with classical dance. It is a deep psycho-physical practice.
The body doesn't know how to lie: it holds your suppressed emotions, fears, and the weight of responsibility.
You can understand everything with your mind, but as long as the body stays tense, the stress won't go anywhere. In our sessions, through directed movement, we send your brain a direct physical signal: "I am safe, it's okay to let go of control.
What you'll get after the workshop
How does it work?
- Location
📍London, Holborn 5a Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2TA - Workshop duration
2.5-3 hours - Dates:
October 2, SOLD OUT
NEXT:
October 16th ENG group
November 6th RU group
from 10:30 to 13:00. - Price £180
Only 10-15 spots per workshop
No dance experience needed.
About me
For over 20 years I worked as a director-choreographer, noticing every day how movement changes people's state. But my real path into deep movement practices began with a personal story - I was looking for a way to help my son cope with dyslexia.
I began deeply studying neuroplasticity and the connection between movement and brain function, and it was through body-movement exercises that we overcame my son's dyslexia.
To back up my experience with knowledge, I completed the following education:
- Roehampton University, London, Dance Movement Practitioner in Psychotherapy
- International accreditations IPHM and CMA, Canada
- Dance movement workshop facilitator with a diploma from the Institute of Psychology.
- 20 years of experience as a director and choreographer.
Still have questions?
Questions
No, you don't. This isn't about choreography, it's about free movement. You don't need to look graceful here, and we don't teach routines.
Any comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict your movement. We practice barefoot or in socks.
We start with introductions and a warm-up, and I gently prepare you and your body for deeper work. We learn to feel the body and its tension, and how to release it - I create a safe space where everyone can relax and open up. Then we move on to the main exercises, where all kinds of insights happen. Some cry, some laugh and feel joy. Everyone has their own story.
Absolutely not. Every session includes time for sharing (discussion), but you only say what you want to say, and only if you want to. You can simply listen to others or stay silent altogether. I respect every participant's boundaries with care - no one here will try to force emotions out of you.
Yes. My training is not a sport, not fitness, and not stretching. We're not chasing records. The core principle of the workshop is to move from a place of comfort and safety. If at any point your body needs to simply lie on the floor and breathe, you'll lie down and breathe. I will always help adapt the practice to your body's abilities.
Embodied Movement Practice is a perfect complement to classical talking sessions. We work from the body upward to release tension. Often, it's after body-based practices that clients experience their biggest insights, which they then discuss with their counsellor. These are two different but very powerful tools.