Introduction

You don't have to be a dancer or a great mover to practice and enjoy free-form dance and movement meditation. Free-form meditation can be expressed in a variety of ways including movement, and as it is a special activity, different from the ordinary and daily routines, it can become a personal spiritual experience.
Movement meditation can liberate the body and mind from stress, fatigue, depression, worry or any other unnecessary burden that may be blocking your ability to feel free and optimistic. It can also help you develop a positive outlook and a happier and stronger body and mind.

During movement meditation you shift your entire attention to your body. Allowing your body to do 'the talking' whilst your mind is being silenced or emptied. The body does not speak in a verbal language but expresses itself through physical movements that create forms, shapes and rhythms in space.

When you move and shift your attention to your body your mind can still interrupt with the usual trains of thoughts and constant reminders. Brush your thoughts away by re-focusing on your movements, breathing, and the music at the background. Let the movements that flow naturally from your body to become your mantra and the subject of your meditation.

Try to simply move to the beat of your favourite music and you will notice that you very rarely think about your movements because you are enjoying the aural and physical sensation. This very simple example demonstrates the very foundation of free-form dance/movement meditation. All your need is to choose the music that matches your mood and some time and space to practice.

Always move with freedom, intuitively travelling from one position to another, allowing your body and soul to lead you to the best of your physical ability.

Movement + Image

This meditation method is based on the combination of two activities i.e. pure movement and visualisation. The two activities are inter-linked because they are both non-verbal but visual and physical in essence.

The meditative process involves both movement and visualisation so that simultaneously the mind and body are occupied with a specially-chosen image, which inspires the movement of the body, awakes positive emotions and keeps the straying mind on track, as it always returns to the visualised image as a point of origin and focus.

Moving with a symbolic image and a visual theme in mind can become an empowering experience especially if the chosen symbol can contribute to self-development, inner knowledge, and an increase in physical, mental and emotional confidence and stamina.

In this combined movement + image meditation self-knowledge is discovered both in the body and mind, and a connection between the body, mind and soul is made through symbolic images. The Blue Planet's programmes, including classes and workshops by Lila Moore provide you with movement/image meditations that can empower your physical and emotional being, and strengthen your ability to deal with the pressures and challenges of everyday life, wherever you are and whatever your situation may be.

Movement/image meditation is a positive form of self-expression and a natural activity that can promote a healthy and happy way of life.