Shamanic Dance: The Bridge Between Emotion and Soul

Chrissie Mowbray
6 days ago
3 min read

Your body is your oldest, wisest, and most loyal companion.

It speaks long before the conscious mind registers, through subtle sensations such as tightening in the throat or chest, churning in the stomach, pricking on the skin or heat in the heat. We do not 'think' our emotions, we feel them. The body the first to let us know when something is not right.

Throughout our lives, our emotions carry valuable messages. All too often, however, in the messiness of modern living, we ignore or dismiss them because we are to busy of feel that we are wrong to feel that way.

Listening to the Body’s Language

Emotions are the body's way of communicating:

Anger may signal that your boundaries have been crossed—or that they were never clearly set.
Grief speaks to loss, asking for time, attention, and gentle processing.
Envy reveals wounds around self-worth and the inner saboteur that quietly questions our value.

In a world that conditions us to be brave, stoic and endlessly productive, we learn to silence those messages. We carry on, stay strong, and push through—often at the expense of our emotional wellbeing.

Over time, unprocessed emotion and unresolved trauma do not just disappear—they lodge themselves in the body. When they are not heard, they grow louder… until they show up as dis-ease, fatigue, anxiety, or burnout.

Reconnecting Through Shamanic Dance

Shamanic Dance offers a powerful way to finally listen—to allow the body’s wisdom to move freely, without censorship or expectation.

It is not a performance. It is not a class. It is a sacred, immersive experience that creates space for release, remembrance, and reconnection.

No choreography.
No mirrors.
No judgment.

Just you, your breath, your body, and the rhythm.

Guided by ancient drumming and world music, your body moves in its own way—unlocking the messages stored deep within your tissues and energy field. The dance becomes a ceremony of liberation, where the mind softens, the heart opens, and the soul is free to speak.

A Ritual of Healing and Homecoming

This is movement as medicine—deeply rooted in shamanic tradition and ceremonial space.

You will dance in the dark or under soft lighting, with the freedom to explore your inner world without distraction. After the dance, we ground with warm tea, connection, and a soothing sound bath to integrate and rest.

Whether you are new to movement practices or an experienced seeker, this space welcomes you exactly as you are. No previous dance experience is needed—just a willingness to show up, breathe, and listen.