offerings
2025 workshops & events
rituals of belonging
september 19-21 , poznan, poland an in-person workshop with michael
soul motion: rites of belonging using the awakening energy of dancing through soul motion, we will move with the grace of our belonging and the struggles of our exclusion. through movement and ritual, we will explore the meaning of how and where we belong in ourselves and our lives, and the places we feel exiled from ourselves and others. we will actively step into the participation required to belong, responding to the call that stirs a deep inner longing to fall into the place we call home. we will experience the possibility of resting through our bodies and listening to the silences within; to trust and surrender as gravity repeatedly tells us “i have a place for you: it is called here.”
weaving: the art of connection
september 25-28 , oberlethe, germany an in-person workshop with michael & doreen tönjes
the fabric of our humanity is being stretched beyond the breaking point. the threads of our humanness have grown taut and tense as othering becomes the most fluent language spoken in the world. the current climate saturating every nation almost insists that we distrust, disparage and disrespect one another. what can we do to stitch the fibers of generosity and kindness back into the one human story? we will begin the weaving by moving our own bodies, inviting our breath to sing to any parts within us that feel forgotten or forbidden. we will create pathways for greater intimacy through the weaving of our shared values and vulnerability, richer connection to each other through the weaving of our shared shapes and stories, a deeper sense of belonging through the weaving of our shared wounds and wonder, accessibility to spirit through the weaving of our shared dances of hope and despair, loss and life, faith and doubt, grief and love.
the things we carry
october 31 - november 2, roma, italy an in-person workshop with michael
sometimes we do not get a choice in what we carry; we carry wounds and worry, mysteries and mistakes, secrets and scars, grist and grief, burdens and baggage. our shoulders become heavy with should’s; i should be more… i should be a better… let’s come together to re-move and shake off the shackles of should. oftentimes, the weight of the world feels too heavy to carry alone. we will begin with our own weight, feeling the gravity of our lives and what we can discover about ourselves through movement. we will move in communion with one other, a shared dialogue which can lighten our load and open us to deeper connection. we will dance in community with all, exploring and witnessing the diverse responsibilities of being human. let’s learn to make space in our bodies to release what is no longer in service to our well-being and growth. oftentimes, the best way to carry a burden is to show it and share it.
sanctuary of self
november 21-23, vienna, austria an in-person workshop with michael
what does it feel like to be you? we can ask ourselves this question over and over again, and receive a startling range of responses. sometimes we recognize the voice as our own, and sometimes it seems foreign or alien. as we deepen our intimate connection to ourselves we find confusing polarities within, some parts that we want to embrace, and some that we want to discard. it is within this fractured state that we long to return to our true nature, and take refuge in the sanctuary of self. through the embodied practice of soul motion we initiate a sacred journey of returning to wholeness, inviting all parts of ourselves to be noticed and known. as we step into our authentic nature, we learn to deeply listen to the longings of the disparate parts of us that only want to be integrated and engage in a life of harmony. it is in the turning towards everything within us that creates a sanctuary of self, where all parts are welcome and true refuge can be found.
foundations & trainings
the journey of becoming a Soul Motion Teacher has no beginning and no end. it is sculpted by the experiences of our past and envisioned by our imaginings of our future, each encouraging us to be present inside the Now of what is unfolding. if your gifts are ripe and ready to be shared with others, then the Soul Motion Teacher Training path may be calling you. if you are ready to answer that calling, follow the breadcrumbs below.
soul motion training part 3: the art of teaching
7.-14. September 2025 in North Germany 9.-16. November 2025 in South Germany with Doreen Tönjes, Edgar Spieker, Michael Molin Skelton, Winky Wheeler
soul motion training part 3 is the way to turn the passion for our practice into a profession and to open spaces yourself for people who want to practice soul motion. the focus of this part of the training is on the methodology and didactics of teaching in the dance space. the basic attitude of a Soul Motion teacher is less to instruct, but more to accompany and support what is already there and wants to unfold. this requires a good access to one's own intuition as well as an attentive observation of the dance space. from these two streams of information, the inner impulses and the outer perception, the soul motion teacher makes decisions for the next next step in a class, be it an exercise, a setting, verbal support or the selection of music. often "less is more", and a waiting, benevolent observation of what is happening in the room is exactly what supports the participants in their own processes best.
soul motion: foundations
6.-10. August 2025 in Oldenburg, Germany with Doreen Tönjes 3.-7. Dezember 2025 near Oldenburg, Germany with Doreen Tönjes and Edgar Spieker
foundations are the first and most important part of any building. when something stands on good ground, it enables unimagined possibilities to build on it. It is similar with us: the clarity about where we stand as human beings opens up the inner spaces we need for our growth. the "foundations" are the first part of the soul motion training. they allow us to learn in detail the cornerstones on which our dance meditation method is built. the "foundations" are open to both experienced soul motion dancers and absolute beginners. this module is part of the soul motion teacher training and not a regular workshop.
soul motion mastery 2026: new training
1. Module: 18.-25. January 2026 2. Module: 8.-15. April 2026 3. Module: 2.-9. October 2026 plus online offering between the modules with Doreen Tönjes, Edgar Spieker, Michael Molin Skelton, Winky Wheeler
become a courageous creator of your own Life and learn how to bring your passion into the World this training offers you: an intensive immersion into dance a deepened relationship with your own body inner growth through new experiences the development of skills that are helpful both in private life and in professional settings e.g.: stress reduction, improved self-care and self-awareness, deeper access to your own creativity and intuition, improvisational skills to better navigate life's uncertainties a comprehensive education to become a soul motion seacher knowledge of practical aspects of teaching, such as technical questions, legal considerations, and organizational matters an intensive exploration of music and silence experiences in meditation and mindfulness training becoming part of a vibrant, creative, and warm-hearted community of soul motion teachers