A reflection on Motion Release Workshops
Delphi Awakening was recently invited by Chelsea Psychology Wellness to offer Motion Release workshops—an integration of dance and psychology—at the renowned Six Senses Ibiza.
Here is one participant’s account regarding the transformative impact of attending three Motion Release workshops over three days; and how fully immersing herself in this process led to profound personal growth and insight.
“I had the pleasure of experiencing motion release therapy for the first time earlier this month at a wellness retreat and it is difficult to convey how transformative it was for me.
3 sessions in 3 days with Tina was truly an incredible experience as over the course of the days it became clear how much was stored in my body and how in my daily life, I am quite disconnected from it.
Movement in front of strangers sounds incredibly intimidating on paper and at first it was however, once you push past it and let yourself be vulnerable it is such a special experience to connect with others in a raw unfiltered way.
An exercise we did where one person dances to the memory of being loved with eyes closed in front of another… was the pivotal point in the retreat, where emotions begin to pour out within the minute. To dance through the wave of incoming emotions in a safe space healed a piece of me that I haven’t acknowledged in a very long time.
I was able to recognize how far I have come in the journey of life and truly appreciate that moment in time and where I am today. I was able to honour the bittersweet feeling of understanding the difficult times my younger self faced and celebrate my resilience. Upon the song ending and opening my eyes, I saw that most of the other participants who danced also were reaching for the tissues, exemplifying the powerful experience we all just shared.
Tina further facilitated the appreciation of one’s journey through the next session where we drew the journey of our life as a river.
The final session involved partnering with another to dance and create a story which was child like fun that I realised is so desperately missing in many people’s lives. To let go and be silly with people you’ve just met that week was an incredible freeing experience that reminded me of the power of vulnerability with others in a safe space.
Tina’s presence is incredibly warm and uplifting and her openness helped open a group that started as strangers in the beginning and ended with us being able to laugh and experience joy with each other.
Needless to say, I am now quite a firm believer in the mind body connection and the importance of physically moving through emotions. I look forward to hopefully have many more sessions with Tina!”
Join us for our next retreat, taking place from March 27th to 31st, 2025, at Delphi, Greece—the navel of the ancient world.
If you’re ready for a transformative experience like the one described above, book your spot now! Early bird pricing is available.