We hope you’ve been soaking up the goodness of summer — barefoot wanderings, starlit swims, dancing with bees, or simply doing nothing at all (which, as you know, is sometimes the most radical medicine). As the wheel turns towards autumn’s golden hues, we’re preparing to light the equinox fire, sweeping the dance floor clear, and calling you home to the heart of Movement Medicine.
First up, a big, warm drum roll for Laura Cumming, who’s stepping into her new role as School Manager. Laura brings soul, sass, and a whole lotta skill to the team — and we’re thrilled to have her at the helm as we sail into this next chapter. Thank you Laura!
And speaking of next chapters… Initiation is on the horizon - October 24–30 at Rill. There’s a strong circle gathering for this year’s journey and there’s a still a few spaces left to join. This is the deep dive — the rite of passage — the soul-drenched, spirit-led week that’s changed countless lives. Guided by Ya’Acov and Susannah, Initiation is where the stories that bind us get unravelled, blessed, danced, and rewritten — with fire in our hearts and our feet on the ground. If you’re ready for the real, the raw, and the radiant truth of who you are becoming, we’ll see you there!
There are still 3 reduced places left for those wanting to join our practical team.
We are also delighted to share that after the great sucess of the Summer Long Dance 2025, we thank all the particpiants and all their supporters who helped raised significant funds for charities. Next year's tickets are live- only 19 early bird tickets left!
We commend you to the Movement Medicine pathway, if you want to find out more about Training, Apprenticeships and Intensives such as Initiation.
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With so much trouble in the world, we're glad to be part of a community who dares to dream and act for a better world for those who will follow. It's time to dance.
With love,
Ya'Acov, Susannah and the School of Movement Medicine Team
QUICK LINKS TO UPCOMING
SCHOOL EVENTS
- The Study Hub: This month's theme in the Movement Medicine Study Hub is "In the Temple of Yang” with Ya'Acov.
- The Shaman's Body: A brand new 'in room' workshop with Ya'Acov [Fri 12 Sep- Sun 14 Sep] Zurich, Switzerland
- Autumn Equinox Tribal Heart Ceremony: An online ceremony with Ya'Acov and Susannah [Fri 19 Sep] Online
- Ecstasis: An 'in room' workshop with Ya'Acov [Fri 3 Oct- Sun 5 Oct] Tokyo, Japan
- Moving Hearts: An 'in room' workshop with Susanah [Fri 3 Oct- Sun 5 Oct] Utrecht, Netherlands
- Phoenix Rising Hiroshima: An 'in room' workshop with Ya'Acov [Thu 9 Oct - Mon 13 Oct] Hiroshima, Japan
- Soul Whispering: An 'in room' workshop with Susannah [Fri 10 Oct - Sun 12 Oct] Bristol, UK
- Initiation 2025: An 'in room' intensive with Susannah and Ya'Acov [Fri 24 Oct - Thu 30 Oct] Devon, UK
- Samhain Tribal Heart Ceremony : An online ceremony with Ya'Acov and Susannah [Fri 31 Oct] Online
- Phoenix Rising : An online intensive with Ya'Acov [Tue 11 Nov - Tue 9 Dec] Online
- Wild Honey: An 'in room' workshop with Susannah [Fri 14 Nov- Sun 16 Nov] Belguim
- Wild Honey: An 'in room' workshop with Susannah [Fri 28 Nov- Sun 30 Nov] Ljubljana, Slovenia
Find all our amazing teachers:
Each month, our newsletters share upcoming offerings from Susannah and Ya’Acov, along with personal stories from dancers and teachers about how Movement Medicine impacts their daily lives.
The founder's Blog
Ya'aCOV blog
Ya’Acov reflects on the Long Dance, the nourishment of quiet time at home, the medicine of laughter, the need for rest, and the ongoing practice of Movement Medicine.
SEPTEMBER'S stories
We are pleased to share recent graduate Maya's extraordinary story of dancing in the dark. How Maya has used Movement Medicine practice to support her in meeting some deep challenges in her life is breathtaking. We're sure you'll be as gripped by this story as we were, and to discover the depth of personal transformative experience which informs Maya's teaching of Movement Medicine.
SEPTEMBER'S spotlights
For September's story we would like to introduce Miroslava who graduated in June this year. Miroslava shares how guiding others in dance can open simple yet profound moments of presence, such as a participant rediscovering the beat of their own heart.
A tribute
We also want to share a tribute to Guro Voss Gabrielsen, a beloved dancer and teacher who tragically passed away after an accident. It remembers her vitality, authenticity, and lasting impact on her community, family, and friends.
We love hearing about how life on the Movement Medicine dance floor effects the dance of your life. If you have a story to share, please get in touch.
UPCOMING EVENTS WITH FOUNDERS
September's Study Hub Lesson
in the temple of yang
with Ya'acov
This month, we explore the vibrant force of yang in The Temple of Yang — the active, outward-moving part of life. In Movement Medicine and in Ya'Acov's teaching this month, yang is celebrated not as something to tame, but as a vital and positive energy that brings clarity, direction, and courage.
The Shaman's Body
with Ya'acov
Fri 12 Sep - Sun 14 Sep 2025
ZURICH, Switzerland
Welcome to "The Shaman's Body- The Craft of Embodying Your Spirit.
A workshop designed to take you on a journey where movement is the medicine, and the elemental powers of Earth, Fire, Water and Wind serve as your compass.
Autumn Equinox Tribal Heart
with susannah and Ya'acov
Fri 19 Sep 2025
From 6:00 PM (UK) with the recording ONLINE
The equinox is a time to reflect on balance, no one that is rigid and unmoving but one that is dynamic, ever-changing and full of life. The light of the day and the dark of the night do not work in opposition to one another. Rather, one fluidly becomes the other and it is in those liminal spaces of twilight and dawn when the gates open to what has not yet been imagined.
SOUL WHISPERING
with SUSANNAH
Fri 10 OCT- Sun 12 OCT 2025
BRISTOL, UK
You are invited to Soul Whispering – Susannah's fierce and tender Movement Medicine journey, calling you to welcome your wild soul home and awaken the parts of yourself still waiting in the shadows. Soul Whispering begins with the raw truth of inhabiting your living, breathing body. From there, it rises into the liberation of your freedom, the claiming of your power, and the courage to let your heart both roar and weep with its full spectrum of feeling, as you attune to the compass of your soul within. This is a dance of soul, sensitivity, and unapologetic strength.
ONLY 8 TICKETS LEFT!
Thanking you
for being part of this worldwide community and for your attention!
We wish you all the very best for the rest of September,
Whatever you do, keep dancing!
with warmth, respect and gratitude,
Susannah, Ya’Acov and the School of Movement Medicine Team.
