offerings
2026 workshops & events
juneteenth workshop for BIPOC participants
june 19, 11am - 2pm, Charlottesville, Virginia , an in-person workshop with michael for BIPOC participants
sometimes we do not get a choice in what we carry; we carry wounds and wonder, mishaps and mysteries, scars and scholars,
grief and grace, burdens and beauty. as people relegated to the margins of society, the weight can be even more oppressive.
some of the baggage that weighs us down and gifts that buoy our
souls:
- the cloak of inferiority
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the songs of our great great great grandmothers
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a lost continent in our bodies
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the prayers of our great great great grandfathers
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a distorted image of beauty regarding our features, skin color and
hair texture
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rhythm knitted into the fabric of our dna
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the middle passage
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the quiet brilliance of resistance and resilience
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high blood pressure/hypertension
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black eyed peas, collard greens, catfish and corn bread
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the criminal (in)justice system
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ingenuity and creativity
the things we carry
june 19-21, Charlottesville, Virginia , an in-person workshop with michael
sometimes we do not get a choice in what we carry; we carry wounds and worry, mishaps 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. there are also things we carry that have no weight at all; truth, kindness, hope, grace, wonder, love. the gifts we carry that are the fuel for the fires and passions that feed our souls. the gifts we carry that we share with others. The gifts we carry that make a kinder and more beautiful world. 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 the wounds that are no longer in service and receive the wonders that enhance our growth and well-being. to show and share wounds and our gifts is a blessing to ourselves and to the world.
the gathering: convergence
June 26-29th at Buffalo Gap Retreat, WV, an in-person gathering with 5 teachers
5 teachers ~ 4 days (5th day optional)
a convergence in the mountains of west virginia
step into the rhythms of nature and your own being at Buffalo Gap for a 4-day immersive journey—a gathering where five distinct movement practices meet, overlap, and evolve into something entirely new.
this is more than a workshop.
it is a Convergence.
each teacher arrives representing a unique modality—shaped by years of study, practice, and personal evolution. each brings their own language, their own maps, their own ways of entering the body and awakening presence.
and then… they meet.
in that meeting, something begins to shift.
the boundaries between practices soften.
the structures loosen.
the forms begin to breathe.
what emerges is a culminating wonder—
a shared field of movement and inquiry that no single modality could create on its own.
soul motion: together we are better
september 5-7, San Anselmo, California , an in-person workshop with michael & zuza engler
In a world constantly striving to pull us apart, to alienate us against each other, it seems crucial that we emulate these graceful birds, to move in harmony while honoring our diversity. There may be no choreography more beautiful and more necessary than when we work together, pray together, play together, dance together. In Together We Are Better, we will dive into our Soul Motion practice to celebrate all of the rare and unique ways of the human condition. Let’s cultivate kindness as our stones to build bridges and generosity as the mortar that binds us. Understanding will be the ground we walk on and tolerance the umbrella that watches over us. Let’s lean into patience until it becomes the language we are all fluent in and tend compassion until it grows in even the most inhospitable conditions. This is an opportunity to build community through deeply listening and sensing each shape, each gesture, every movement, on the dance floor and in our every day lives. Please join us if you feel that connection and consideration have been diminishing from your life.
soul motion: foundations
September 23-27, 2026 with Doreen Tönjes and Michael
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.
rest and restoration
october 23-25, Kiel, Germany , an in-person workshop with michael
what if, rather than being alarmed into the rush hour traffic of our lives, we poured ourselves into the expansive, blank canvas of the day. what if, today, you did nothing required and everything inspired; nothing on a list and everything in your heart; nothing with a deadline and everything with a lifeline. what if, your practice and purpose was to abide in silence and stillness…to find solace and sanctuary within the turbulence of our lives, where we can retreat and be renewed. to rest is not self-indulgent…to rest is to reestablish an open relationship with the natural exchange of life; breath. to reconnect to the simple act of a body being breathed. to linger in the gap between the inhale and the exhale, between inspiration and expression, between giving and receiving. to align with the softer rhythms of nature imploring us to slow down.
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 mastery 2026: new training
1. Module: october 2-9, 2026. 2. Module: January 10-17, 2027. 3. Module: April 25-May 2, 2027. 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