Our bodies have a voice that longs to be heard. That voice is movement. By engaging in movement that is guided by what we feel to be true (versus what we know to be true), we learn to channel our inner wisdom. Intuitive movement is a personal practice of self-expression that can transport us to a place of being fully aware and fully present in our physical bodies. When we move guided solely by our intuition, not focused on technique or choreography, dancing becomes something of a treasure hunt. We can discover our unique truth and embrace our authenticity. Inside this type of container, we can begin to speak our innate soul language in a way that words can’t adequately express.
I’ve been moving intuitively my whole life. Friends and family would often remark about how I could never stand still - apparently, my body had a lot to say. As I went on to study modern dance in college, particularly improvisational movement, my love of dance grew exponentially. To be able to move freely without boundaries, restrictions, or desired execution opened up a whole new world for me artistically. But it wasn’t until I started taking JourneyDance classes in 2020 that I began to pay attention to what my body was saying while I was moving. I twirled into a dancing dialogue with myself which in turn brought a deeper level of soul growth and connection - one that created a profound shift in my life.
Intuitive Movement is a practice that encourages us to bypass how we were trained or even just how we think we should move. When I teach intuitive movement, I’m guiding students through a process of learning how to identify and respond to the voice of the divine within as well as to their own inner wisdom. When we allow our bodies and our souls to guide us into the movement that he/she/they need the most, we are activating our spiritual channel and fine-tuning our inner guidance system. This also paves the way for increased psychic development.
I also want to point out that the reason I use the phrase Intuitive Movement instead of Intuitive Dance, is because, in my experience, this is a lunar practice - one that is receptive in nature. It is an intimate experience of responding to energy within. I go into greater detail about these distinctions in my blog article titled Dance vs. Movement.
Intuitive movement can also function as a type of healing modality that supports our mental and emotional well-being by helping us feel our emotions and then express them as we see fit. When I feel stuck, ungrounded, or off-center - my brain doesn’t always know how to help. But if I allow my body to simply move without guidance, expectations, or judgment, she will inevitably have something profound to say. So I ask her a question and pay close attention to the kinetic messages that follow. Then I respond with movement and so on and so forth. This process of self-inquiry and feedback becomes a powerful, cyclical practice that nourishes every aspect of myself and offers incredible support through difficult circumstances.
Have you ever taken the time to listen to your body? What did you hear?
Intuitive movement is an essential component of my spiritual path. I share more details on how to engage with this embodied spiritual practice in my FREE ebook: How to Build a Spiritual Dance Practice. You can also work with intuitive movement as a method for sensing messages from the world of spirit. That particular modality is called channeled movement, which is a key component of my Dance Divination process. All of these practices are discussed in detail in my book "Dance Divination: Movement That Illuminates the Mysteries of Spirit" - CLICK HERE to purchase.
For more information on this topic check out my blog post from July 2020 called “Your Heart is Good” where I talk more about my journey of discovery and self-growth with the intuitive movement process.
