Movement Therapy Training, Applied Physiologist & Dance Educator
Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Discover how steady, intentional movement and the connections between your feet, heart, pelvis, and brain can bring you lasting, whole-being health and balance in 2024 and beyond.
Experience a profound body-mind integration through exploring the neuroendocrine system — gaining insights from every cell and tissue for a more impactful presence in the world.
If you’re looking to cultivate more wellbeing, purpose, and calm in 2024, it’s important to be able to slow down, tune in, and transition to a more reflective mindset.
Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT, founding director of Dynamic Embodiment® Somatic Movement Therapy, shares that our bodies are not just physical entities.
They are also reservoirs of emotions and sensations, capable of derailing us or propelling us forward with renewed energy and focus.
When you can register your sensations, you can understand what they mean — and then realize how they can support your daily actions, such as taking breaks when stressed and practicing yoga to relieve muscle tension.
Awareness of these sensations also aids in emotional regulation, allowing you to successfully use strategies like deep breathing to manage anxiety.
You’ll also be able to better maintain presence and calm when faced with challenging people and situations. Moving helps you become more aware of your body language and that of others, supporting communication.
Join Dr. Eddy for a transformative 7-week journey in the practice of Dynamic Embodiment Movement. It’s a potent practice that encourages attentiveness…
… and combines touch, intentional movement, and empathetic dialogue with yourself and others by raising kinesthetic awareness to inform behavior, and using proprioception — the ability to feel the body.
The course is designed to empower people of all ages and abilities to manage stress, enhance emotional expressiveness, and achieve holistic wellbeing in both body and mind.
In this liberating course, you’ll discover the synergy of mental and physical wellbeing and engage in meaningful self-reflection and discussions while exploring dynamic BodyMind Dancing™ techniques.
From “Relax to Focus™” for self-regulation to “Lymphatic Warrior™” for reducing swelling and pain, from “Sun Salutation” for calming the nervous system to “Active Witnessing™” for expressing feelings and inspiring action…
… these practices will guide you toward nurturing internal awareness.
You’ll experience movements to connect your low and high brain, heart, and gut to help you achieve synchronicity and ease in life.
Dr. Eddy will also guide you in a process to prioritize your goals and help you craft a personal movement program tailored to your needs and aspirations for 2024 and beyond.
By expanding your understanding of your body and embracing a wider spectrum of movement, each mirroring different emotions, you’ll gain the unique ability…
… to influence and intentionally choose the moods you experience throughout the day, not only enriching your physical expression but also empowering you to consciously create your life.
No prior movement class or knowledge of dance is required for this course. If you have a desire for a calmer, more centered self, this program is for you.
During this life-enhancing course, you’ll:
- Move with more joy and embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle through diverse movement styles
- Uplevel aging into a journey of grace with somatic movements like Alexander Technique and Body-Mind Centering®
- Learn to align and strengthen your feet through efficient walking and targeted exercises for your arches
- Unleash your pelvic power to boost creativity, heal discomfort, and balance your body
- Connect deeply with your heart’s wisdom, using movement to express your emotions and enhance physical and emotional communication
- Empower yourself to manage stress, enhance expressiveness, and achieve balance
- Gain the ability to influence and choose your moods consciously
- Chart your own personal movement journey, aligning your body, mind, and spirit with your goals for 2024 and beyond
- And much more…
With her rich background as an international speaker, author, and Master Somatic Movement Therapist, Dr. Eddy is an ideal mentor for anyone exploring the depths of somatic movement.
Her unique blend of expertise in movement science and biobehavioral studies, coupled with her innovative approach to dance and movement, makes her a pioneer in integrating physical wellness with emotional and mental wellbeing.
Her work, rooted in the principles of Dynamic Embodiment®, will not only help you change your physical posture but also act as a powerful catalyst to transform your mindset and your moods.
Her protocol empowers you to navigate life’s complexities with grace and resilience by moving with intention, guided by the emotional currents within you.
She’ll help you attune to your physical and emotional states so you can use them to open your perceptions, reduce anxiety, and enhance your creative responsiveness.
Learning from Martha means not only understanding movement but experiencing it as a powerful tool for healing, communication, and personal expression.
Soma is the living body that knows itself. This course is all about paying attention to Soma for healing, awareness and communication.
As you deepen your intentional movement practice and become more attuned to your emotions, you’ll develop a greater sense of compassion for yourself.
As a result, you’ll naturally experience a greater sense of joy and freedom.
What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational course, Martha will guide you through the fundamental skills and competencies you’ll need to successfully empower yourself with transformative movement techniques for a healthier body, mind, and spirit.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Martha and experience her teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Martha’s transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Course Sessions Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Martha. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to integrate your body, mind, and spirit through movement, leading to enhanced overall wellbeing and personal empowerment.
Module 1: Unleash Radiant Wellness & Vibrant Joy With Intentional Movement (February 6)
You’ve probably heard that sitting is the new smoking.
Just as smoking is bad for your health, sitting too much also causes diseases! Yet when we move regularly and with intention, we are able to cultivate whole body health and experience more joy.
Movement is our way of communicating, getting things done, and having fun. Learn how movement can help transform your body, mind and spirit.
Explore different types of movements, begin to address ways to select movement to help you meet your personal goals, and adapt movements to address your body’s needs.
In this session, you’ll:
- Ignite your motivation to move and embrace an active lifestyle
- Discover safe movement techniques for effective home workouts
- Experience BodyMind Dancing and immerse yourself in nature-inspired movement
- Distinguish between pleasure and pain as you tune into your body’s cues
Module 2: Master the Art of Aging Gracefully & Create Your Mind-Body Renaissance With Somatic Movement (February 13)
Dive into various movement methods, including the Alexander Technique, Body-Mind Centering, Continuum, Dynamic Embodiment, and Feldenkrais.
These innovative movement approaches do more than just transform your body.
They reshape your mind.
By integrating self-awareness and forging new neural pathways, these ways of moving can help you unlock secrets to aging gracefully.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn about the soma — the living body — and its connection to nature
- Deepen your understanding of graceful aging
- Experience diverse somatic movement methods and discover the influence of Indigenous practices
- Discover ways to connect your body and mind through discussion and BodyMind Dancing techniques, such as “Relax to Focus,” “Lymphatic Warrior,” “Sun Salutation,” and “Active Witnessing”
Module 3: Elevate Your Wellbeing & Alleviate Discomfort by Harnessing the Power of Your Feet (February 20)
Discover the vital role your feet play in your overall health.
Your feet are not just the base of support for your body.
They’re the ground floor of your bodily architecture, intricately linked to almost every other part of your body through nerve endings.
Discover how taking care of your feet can have far-reaching benefits for whole-body wellbeing.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn efficient walking techniques to perfectly align your center over your feet
- Explore the 4 arches of your feet and learn exercises to strengthen them
- Practice soothing techniques to alleviate discomfort and tiredness in your feet, including the joy of rosemary foot baths
- Discover the benefits of moving to music, whether you’re standing or seated
- Realize the potential of seated movement, offering an alternative way to experience the joy of dancing
Module 4: Enhance Your Physical Coordination and Ignite Your Creativity & Healing Through Moving Your Pelvis (February 27)
The pelvis, often misunderstood as a singular bone, is actually a complex structure of multiple bones and joints, pivotal in maintaining bodily balance.
Moving the pelvis has a profound impact on creativity, sensuality, power, and healing.
Gain an understanding of how you can address common issues like imbalance, sciatica, and lower back discomfort using pelvic movement.
In this session, you’ll:
- Uncover the hidden power of the pelvis and its role in your overall wellbeing
- Explore the anatomy and dynamics of the lower back and hips, understanding their crucial roles
- Learn how moving your body’s center aids in accomplishing tasks and enhances physical coordination
- Discover specific dance movements that align with and activate the pelvic area
Module 5: Awaken Inspiration & Embodied Wisdom for Purposeful Living With Heart-Led Movement (March 5)
Explore your heart, not just as a physical entity but as a guide for your life’s actions.
“Know your body, follow your heart” is a core principle in Dynamic Embodiment, emphasizing the connection between your physical awareness and your heartfelt desires.
Through a blend of Dynamic Embodiment activities and BodyMind Dancing, explore how your heart influences your posture, communication, and emotions.
In this session, you’ll:
- Gain insights into the workings of the heart and its guiding role in your life
- Explore how the lungs massage the heart, enhancing its function
- Deepen your breath and pulse awareness through varied postures and movements
- Discover the link between different movements, postures, and the emotions they reflect or release from the heart
- Experience the joy of dancing to music, with movements that emanate from the heart
Module 6: Harmonize Your Brain, Body & Heart for Compassionate Wholeness (March 12)
Without your heart’s guidance, your brain might function without empathy, limiting your ability to fully engage with the world.
Explore the profound connection between your heart and brain, and how this synergy influences your capacity for compassion.
Discover movements to bridge the gap between your brain and body, fostering a holistic sense of being.
In this session, you’ll:
- Gain information about the connection between your low and high brain, heart, and gut, and their collective impact on your wellbeing
- Discover gentle touch and movement techniques for the chest, neck, and head, fostering physical and emotional harmony
- Experience the interconnectedness of your gut, heart, and brain, and understand their role in achieving synchronicity and ease in your life
- Explore how our perceptions, particularly through our eyes and ears, influence posture, spinal energy, and overall health, providing a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection
Module 7: Craft a Future of Visionary Living With Integrated Movement (March 19)
Reflect on your future movement endeavors.
Envision how the upcoming months and year will feel different and new, based on the movements and concepts you’ve explored during the course.
Journey from your feet to your head, intertwining your body, mind, spirit, and chakras in a dance of discovery and celebration.
In this session, you’ll:
- Explore the “Sun Salutation” in conjunction with the chakras for a holistic physical and spiritual exercise
- Comprehensively review the movements covered previously, consolidating your learning experience
- Learn a guided process to prioritize your goals, and craft a personal movement program tailored to your needs and aspirations in 2024 and beyond
- Dance in joy and celebration, marking the culmination of your journey and your commitment to a personalized movement practice for the new year
The Dynamic Embodiment Movement Bonus Offering
In addition to Martha’s transformative 7-week online course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Somatic Dance and Environmental Activism: Is This Spirituality?
PDF Excerpt From Dr. Martha Eddy’s Book, Mindful Movement
This chapter from Dr. Martha Eddy's book, Mindful Movement: The Evolution of the Somatic Arts and Conscious Action, is a transformative statement of how awareness of the body can lead to environmental caring. Explore how caring for your body leads to caring for the earth — whether moving or meditating, you can become more in touch with your spiritual nature when you bring your awareness outside. This chapter describes the profound life experiences of people in somatic professions.
Conscious Movement Explorations
Video Dialogue With Dr. Martha Eddy and Simon Borg-Olivier
Listen in on a conversation between two leading-edge figures in conscious movement, Simon Borg-Olivier and Martha Eddy. Both Simon and Martha are innovators of new systems of movement that draw on knowledge of movement forms that are thousands of years old — yoga, Qigong, and healing dance. Each describes their favorite movement explorations and how each contributes to consciousness. They also discuss the challenges of remaining present and balanced in today’s hectic world, and new discoveries around health and creativity.
What Graduates of Martha’s Courses Are Saying…
— Stephanie Tack: “It’s 10 Years Later and I’m Still Learning From Dr. Martha Eddy”
— Eyen Zak: “In My Work With Dr. Martha Eddy, I Found My Range Opening”
— Kate Kohler: “After 25 Years, Dr. Martha Eddy Continues to Amaze”
“There were so many aspects of Martha’s class that were so helpful — I have been incorporating the exercises almost daily.”
There were so many aspects of Martha’s class that were so helpful — I have been incorporating the exercises almost daily. It seems my body releases and unwinds as I do her work. It has helped me become more aware of when I get into situations that in the past would have [made me] stressed out — now I recognize if I’m getting stressed and I can calm myself down. I also realize that my body likes doing the baby movements, using my body in ways I haven’t since I was a baby.
— Cathy B., Pocatello, Idaho
“Martha is a wealth of information and experience who was a delight to learn from.”
This course deepened my understanding of how the nervous system can get stuck in a stress response, and how to mindfully get it “unstuck.” Martha is a wealth of information and experience who was a delight to learn from.
— Sarah, Los Angeles, California
“I have become calmer, more energetic, and more aware.”
I have discovered a very different definition of movement. This course has made me much more aware of the positive role movement can have on body and mind. I have become calmer, more energetic, and more aware.
— Erwin Cools-Brecht, Belgium
“The course was excellent both for personal support of understanding stress and reclaiming peace and calm after or during those feelings.”
The course was excellent both for personal support of understanding stress and reclaiming peace and calm after or during those feelings. I have also shared with students a few of the movement practices, explaining the purpose behind them. Very valuable to me as a teacher personally and to students.
— Maria Zervas, somatic practitioner, Shropshire, United Kingdom
“I have connected more deeply with my body and life purpose…”
I have connected more deeply with my body and life purpose and realized that I can also connect to my authenticity and sense of self through movement.
— Agnieszka Sadraei, Poland
Join the Global Community
Dynamic Embodiment Movement offers some of the most transformational online teachings available, within a thriving global community of learning and practice.
Join fellow students and practitioners to support and inspire each other as you integrate the teachings and practices Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT will share in this powerful program.
You’ll join an international community on the leading edge of manifesting a world grounded in the principles of cooperation, harmony, and reverence for all of life.
Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from the founding director of Dynamic Embodiment® Somatic Movement Therapy Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to explore the interconnectedness of your feet, heart, pelvis, and brain, and learn practical skills for a holistic integration of your body, mind, and spirit. Course sessions are on Tuesdays at 1:00pm Pacific.
Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Seven 30-Minute Interactive Group Practice Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-minute optional interactive practice session directly following each class. You’ll be placed in an intimate group with several other participants on the Zoom call to interact, share, and do additional practices to help further integrate the weekly lessons. Practice sessions are available for live attendance only and are not recorded for playback. If you’re unable to attend the calls live, the Facebook online community group allows you to connect with each other and find alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
The Dynamic Embodiment Movement Bonus Offering
- Somatic Dance and Environmental Activism: Is This Spirituality?
PDF Chapter From Dr. Martha Eddy’s Book, Mindful Movement - Conscious Movement Explorations
Video Dialogue With Dr. Martha Eddy and Simon Borg-Olivier
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Dynamic Embodiment Movement
We feel honored that Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online course. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with founding director of Dynamic Embodiment® Somatic Movement Therapy, applied physiologist, and dance educator whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about integrating innovative movement strategies to enrich your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your own evolution, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
Your Satisfaction Is 100% Guaranteed!
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! If you don’t absolutely LOVE Dynamic Embodiment® Movement — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please submit your refund request form on or before February 20, 2024 and we’ll happily issue qualifying customers a refund.
More Praise for Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT…
“In a time when it seems we have little control, having agency over our bodies and our internal world is a kind of power.”
Martha Eddy’s BodyMind Dancing, appropriate for any level or any body, is a delightful, curative way to spend a Monday night. It’s fitting that a key somatic principle, Eddy said, is the idea of slowing down. There are levels, but slowing down to feel isn’t a static act: It’s about shifting to a more internal place. The hope is that you emerge from a somatic class and bring some of that awareness into your everyday life. I know I have. In a time when it seems we have little control, having agency over our bodies and our internal world is a kind of power. By engaging in a somatic experience, you come to realize that these practices are not just about creating flexible bodies, but flexible minds.
— Gia Kourlas, dance critic for The New York Times
“Martha is a genius, and I learn something profound from her every time I am with her.”
Martha is a genius, and I learn something profound from her every time I am with her. Her Dynamic Embodiment system teaches how to engage all the fluid, tissue, organ, skeletal, and energetic structural systems, and BodyMind Dancing applies it to full-bodied dancing. I leave her class feeling fuller, more present, and confident in my movement expression. These are incredible skills for all people to learn in support of their long-term health and personal expression.
— Tanya Calamoneri, artistic director of Company SoGoNo, project manager for DanceMotion USA, and BAM Professor of Dance at Colgate University
“Dr. Eddy is devoted to helping all people connect more deeply to their bodies and therefore their lives...”
Dr. Martha Eddy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the field of embodied movement and is hands down one of today’s leading experts. She has the unique background of studying and working alongside some of the earliest innovators in somatic education, now often referred to as embodied or conscious movement. Dr. Eddy is devoted to helping all people connect more deeply to their bodies and therefore their lives by making movement accessible and meaningful.
— Suzy Finnefrock, founder of the Everyday Embodiment Summit
“The generous information she imparts will serve you for life.”
Dr. Martha Eddy has tremendous somatic insights. The generous information she imparts will serve you for life.
— Jaclynn Villamil, Certified Movement Analyst, company ballet instructor for Doug Varone and Dancers, the Limón Dance Company, Keigwin + Company, and Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion.
“I continue to clarify, deepen, and grow while often inspired by your presence, material, beauty, and capacity.”
[Martha,] you are remarkable, clear, creative, and fabulous, I adore watching you! I am grateful and so honored that you invited me into this rich, ongoing exploration/process. I continue to clarify, deepen, and grow while often inspired by your presence, material, beauty, and capacity. You and your work have influenced me deeply, indirectly influencing many that I work with and know.— Sherry Greenspan, RSMT-E Dynamic Embodiment® practitioner, certified instructor of BodyMind Dancing, Moving for Life certified instructor, and BMC practitioner, choreographer, and dancer
About Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT
Dr. Martha Eddy, RSMT, an esteemed international speaker and somatic movement therapy expert, holds a Doctorate in Movement Science/Biobehavioral Studies from Columbia University, where she is an honorary professor. She is a Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator (MSMT/E) and Registered Somatic Dance Educator (RSDE).
Recognized for her dedication to social justice, Martha is the Geraldine Ferraro Fellow of Social Justice and Movement at Marymount Manhattan College. With a decade on the faculty at the School for Body-Mind Centering® and collaborations with pioneers like Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and Irmgard Bartenieff, she founded The Somatic Movement Therapy Training, later rebranded as Dynamic Embodiment® SMTT.
Her impactful literary contributions on eco-somatics, movement, the brain, and healthy living include the books Mindful Movement and A Dynamic Embodiment® Approach to the Sun Salutation, which she co-authored with Shakti Andrea Smith.
Over three decades, she's passionately bridged somatics with social change, training Certified Teachers of BodyMind Dancing and Moving For Life Certified Instructors globally. She co-founded Moving On Center and Moving For Life DanceExercise for Health®, serving older adults and those affected by cancer or chronic illnesses.
Martha's media presence — she's been featured in The New York Times, and on National Public Radio and television networks — underscores her commitment to somatic healing. Her dance programs and free Moving For Life wellness initiatives have earned acclaim for transforming pain, tension, grief, and stress into joy, relief, ease, creativity, and beauty.
Beyond her prolific career, Martha has served on numerous boards, including The Yard Choreographic Residency, the National Dance Education Organization, the Congress on Research in Dance, and the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association. She held leadership roles as the president of the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies and has been voted a top speaker at numerous online forums.
Martha's enduring legacy in somatic movement, social justice, and holistic wellbeing extends globally to hospitals, community centers, libraries, arts organizations, corporations, and universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s a virtual course?
A: It’s a great way to engage with live and pre-recorded teachings and each other from the comfort of your home! All you need is any connected device. We use Zoom video conferencing to make it just like an in-person event, where you can ask questions and deepen your exploration of the course themes.
Q: Can I still benefit from the course if I miss the live classes?
A: Absolutely! You can stream the recordings and download the transcripts of all course sessions, so you never need to worry about missing live calls. You can also engage with the full community and leaders in our private online community group.
Q: Can you tell me about the private online community group?
A: We’ll have a private online community group for all course participants on Facebook that will support you in making connections with others, sharing insights, engaging in discussions, and completing homework assignments that can supplement your transformational journey. You’ll have the ability to share your experiences, projects, and growth throughout the course.
Q: Are there scholarships available for this training?
A: Yes, we always make a certain percentage of spaces available for partial scholarships, for those who otherwise would not be able to enroll at the regular rate. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship, please review our guidelines, which include a link to our online application form.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: Your satisfaction with The Shift Network and this course is our highest priority! We offer a satisfaction guarantee so that you can sample the course risk-free. The deadline to receive a full refund is February 20, 2024. To request a refund, please click on this refund request form and submit your request. Qualifying refunds will be processed within five business days and an email confirming the refund will be sent. However, we’d love to have a chance to address and resolve your concerns first. If there’s something we can assist you with, please email us at support@theshiftnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to help! (No refund requests accepted after the above date or with scholarship awards.)
Q: How can I reach Customer Support?
A: Please visit our Customer Support Center, where you should be able to find the answer to your question or the solution to your problem. And if you can’t, you can submit an online request form and we’ll get right back to you.
