LIFE Movement has taken our workshops and trainings online due to COVID-19.

Please visit our Online Programs and Calendar pages for upcoming events

About LIFE Movement

For more than 40 years Leven Institute for Expressive Movement (LIFE Movement) founder Dan Leven has led inspirational workshops and trainings, leading many to make the kind of real-life changes that lead to lasting health and wellness. 

Through LIFE Movement courses you can transform your life. Grow personally, as you learn ways to bring healing to your body, mind, and spirit. Evolve professionally, and become a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist or Educator through LIFE Movement trainings.

SomaSoul®: Somatic Therapy 

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SomaSoul®: Somatic Therapy is a mind-body healing modality that integrates the power of Body-Centered Gestalt Psychotherapy with the freedom of the expressive arts and movement, and the heart of contemplative practices.

SomaSoul®: Somatic Therapy is a training program that aligns your personal growth with your professional development. You will learn a powerful modality, including techniques and creative exercises that utilize drawing, movement, yoga, journaling, and mediation that bring mindfulness and healing to the emotional body.

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Shake Your Soul®:

The Yoga of Dance

Shake Your Soul® is a movement practice that relaxes your nervous system, energizes your body, and awakens your soul through a powerful, fluid dance repertoire set to world music.

Our instructors learn to create a sweaty, sacred space where participants find communion within their body and soul as they join in a creative, joyful community of dancers.