Absolutely. This workshop is specifically designed as an introduction, so no previous Movement Medicine experience is needed. You don't need to know anything about the practice before you arrive.
Intro to Movement Medicine
Awakening the Dancer
Sat 17 Oct 2026£39.00
Movement is your first language. Before you could speak, you knew how to move, reach, turn, shake, rest and respond to the world around you. That natural intelligence is still within you.
Awakening the Dancer is a spacious, experiential introduction to Movement Medicine. There are no steps to learn and no right way to dance. You'll be guided to listen to your body, follow your own movement and rediscover the pleasure of being present and alive.
Come as you are. Your curiosity is more important than your confidence.
Schedule
10:00am–3:00pm UK Time
10:00–11:20
Arriving & Awakening the DancerWelcome · guided movement practice · reflection
11:20–11:35
Morning Break
11:35–12:30
Finding Your Own DanceTeaching · guided movement practice · integration
12:30–1:30
Lunch Break
1:30–2:30
Inside Out: Communicating through MovementTeaching · guided movement practice · connection
2:30–3:00
Small Groups and CompletionIntegration · closing
1 day online workshop
100% Live
Sat 17 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm (UK Time)
£39.00
What you'll experience
Through movement and simple guidance, you'll have space to reconnect with your body, awaken your senses and rediscover the pleasure of moving freely. You might:
- Feel more present, grounded and alive
- Discover greater trust in your body's natural intelligence
- Experience more freedom and pleasure in moving
- Find new ways to express yourself without judgement
- Explore connection with yourself, others and the space around you
- Leave with a simple practice you can take into everyday life
There is nothing you need to achieve, just an invitation to discover what is already within you.
Your Teacher
Ya’Acov Darling Khan is the co-founder of Movement Medicine® and has been teaching internationally since 1989. With decades of experience in movement, embodied awareness and personal transformation, he brings a warm, grounded and practical approach to helping people discover their own embodied intelligence.
Is this for you?
This workshop is for anyone curious to experience Movement Medicine. You don't need to consider yourself a dancer, have any previous experience or feel confident moving. All you need is a little curiosity and a willingness to explore. It’s especially for:
- Complete beginners to Movement Medicine
- Anyone wanting to reconnect with their body, creativity and aliveness
- People looking for a welcoming, low-pressure way to experience Movement Medicine for the first time
No previous experience needed. Come as you are.
What is Movement Medicine?
A contemporary practice that uses free-form movement and conscious awareness to help you become more connected and more fully yourself. Through movement, you can begin to release tension, connect with your inner resources and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges.
In Their Own Words
It's hard to describe what happens when we give ourselves permission to move. Here are a few reflections from people who have experienced Movement Medicine.
I was thinking part of me wants to dance but most of me doesn't. I went with that small part and jumped onto a Movement Medicine class. Steadily, gradually that small part grew. I felt myself recharge, effortlessly. Such a tonic - I feel refreshed - and all within the space of an hour with you. Deep gratitude. - Paola Havill
Wow... I felt my body pulsating, vibrating, whole. This embodiment practice was mind blowing and sense expanding. Thank you! - Eric Hoel
I have NEVER felt SO MUCH LOVE and so MUCH Gratitude. I honestly have never FELT embodied or become Love to this degree before and that is NOT an exaggeration! - Sage RavenStar
Practical information
Everything you need to know before joining us, from what to bring and how to prepare your space to the online format and what to expect on the day.
Sat 17 Oct 202610:00am–3:00pm UK Time
£39.00
1 day online workshop
- No previous experience needed
- Comfortable clothes you can move freely in
- A private space where you can move comfortably and safely
- Water and anything you need to feel comfortable
- A stable internet connection and speakers or headphones, whichever you prefer for sound.
- Regular breaks throughout the day, including a one hour lunch break
- A recording of the workshop will be available for three months after the live event
- Breakout sessions are not recorded to protect and respect privacy of participants.
- The workshop is designed to be adaptable to different bodies and needs.
Accessibility
Movement Medicine is an inclusive practice and there is no single right way to participate. You are welcome to move, pause, rest, sit or adapt the practices according to your own needs.
You don't need to be physically fit or able to move in any particular way. The workshop takes place online, so you'll need a space where you can move comfortably and safely.
If you have particular access needs or questions about participating, please contact us before booking and we'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.
Frequently asked questions
I've never done Movement Medicine before. Is this for me?
Do I need to be a dancer?
Not at all. There are no steps to learn and no right way to dance. Movement Medicine is about listening to your own body and discovering your own movement, rather than performing or getting things right.
Do I need to be physically fit or able to move in a particular way?
No. You can participate in a way that works for your own body, including sitting, resting or adapting the practices when needed. See our Accessibility section for more information.
What if I feel self-conscious or nervous about dancing?
That's very common, especially when you're new. You won't be asked to perform or dance in a particular way. The emphasis is on your own experience, and you are always invited to move, pause or adapt in whatever way feels right for you.
What do I need to take part online?
You'll need a computer or tablet, a stable internet connection and a space where you can move comfortably and safely. Wear clothes that allow you to move freely. Headphones are optional.
Ready to dance?
Give yourself a day to reconnect with your body, move freely and discover what becomes possible when you follow your own movement.
Sat 17 Oct 202610:00am–3:00pm UK Time£39.00
No previous experience needed
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