Authentic Movement Immersion
Facilitated By: Lillian Kemanis
January 10 & 11, 2026
This Authentic Movement Immersion offers space to explore the Self and relational connection, awaken the multidimensional layers of the psyche, and cultivate conscious awareness through embodiment. Together we will practice seeing and being seen, moving and witnessing, speaking and holding silence. Authentic Movement is a spiritual and contemplative body-based practice rooted in expressive movement therapy, where the psyche is explored through the moving body. The practice brings focus to the relationship we have to ourselves, to another, and the collective.
During this immersion participants will:
- Practice moving and witnessing — exploring both internal and relational awareness
- Cultivate witness consciousness through nonjudgmental attention to self and other
- Explore the role of the eyes — internal seeing, being seen, and witnessing
- Develop compassionate awareness and deepen the capacity for empathy and nonjudgment
- Engage an embodied epistemology — a way of knowing through sensing, feeling, seeing, and following impulse
- Strengthen connection to authenticity and Self Energy
Sample Schedule:
January 10, 10am-4pm
10am-12:30pm Morning Session (2.5 hours)
12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break (1 hour)
1:30-4pm Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
January 11, 10am-4pm
10am-12:30pm Morning Session (2.5 hours)
12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break (1 hour)
1:30-4pm Afternoon Session (2.5 hours)
There will be no pre-prepared food or group meals offered during the workshop. If you need to bring food we suggest preparing your own food ahead of time and using the kitchen for light prep or reheating food. You are welcome to store small items in the communal kitchen refrigerator.
Option to stay overnight at WildHeart before or after – come early or stay late. Reach out to us at contact@wildheartcenter.art to confirm your stay.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for anyone who wants to explore their inner world through movement and authentic connection with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have prior experience?
No, you do not need to have prior experience to participate in Authentic Movement. It can be helpful to have some knowledge of mindfulness, meditation, or somatic practices, however it is not necessary. This session is open to all!
Is this a dance class?
Nope! In Authentic Movement participants engage in self-directed movement with no guidance, suggestions, or prompts from a facilitator. The practice is intended to deepen inner connection to the wisdom of the body and allow organic movement to arise naturally.
Is this therapy?
Authentic Movement is often practiced in clinical therapy settings; however, this workshop is an experiential, self-exploratory practice — not a therapy session. That said, many participants find the work to be deeply therapeutic and transformative.
Can I attend only one day?
We ask that all participants plan to attend both days in full.
“Lillian’s Authentic Movement classes at Wildheart have provided me with an excellent introduction to the practice. Lillian creates an environment that makes me feel safe and connected to the others in the room. I find myself feeling very in-my-body when I am moving during the session, and have had intense emotional experiences that felt like they were allowed within the container. I think this may be a worthwhile exploration for almost anyone.”
– Anonymous
“Lillian is a very clear and creative, honest and humble facilitator and she has the ability to be there for everyone and take us on endless amounts of different creative journeys that AWAKEN the BODY and MIND in a different way!”
— Josa G
“Lillian has a way of holding you that is so firm yet so gentle. During our session, I was able to step outside of my buzzing mind and quiet enough of my intellectualizing in order to finally hear what my body has been trying to tell me, and what a breakthrough that was! This gifted peace is absolutely priceless and I truly couldn’t have seen myself without her guidance.”
— Jazmin K
“My experience with Lillan has felt extremely authentic. She has a very kind nature and I felt seen and understood not only verbally but while moving together. Lillian has been able to provide a safe container for movement exploration that I felt I really needed to get out of my head and back into my own body.”
— Becky L
About Lillian Kemanis
Lillian Kemanis, is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator & Therapist (RSME/T) with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA), and holds a master’s degree from University of Central Lancashire in Dance & Somatic Well-being: Connections to the Living Body. Lillian completed her studies under the guidance and supervision of Mary Abrams at Moving Body Resources in New York City.
Lillian offers support to individuals seeking a holistic and alternative approach to navigating life’s challenges. With over 10 years of professional experience in the movement healing arts, Lillian supports her community through personalized 1:1 Somatic Therapy sessions, immersive group workshops, and accessible online education. Her sessions prioritize body awareness as the primary pathway to address underlying emotional, mental, and physical needs, following a “bottom-up” therapeutic approach. Her methods facilitate the development of internal self-awareness and mind-body integration, helping clients restore a deep sense of connection to their vitality.
Lillian blends the therapeutic dimensions of the Expressive Arts with her extensive background as a professional dancer, performer, filmmaker, and choreographer. She integrates somatic techniques such as Authentic Movement, Continuum Movement, Body-Mind Centering, Somatic Parts Work, yoga, and meditation, offering a holistic and immersive experience for her clients. With an embodied psycho-spiritual approach, Lillian addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—to foster deep and transformative healing.
As a facilitator, Lillian aims to provide immersive, creative, and dynamic learning environments for self-exploration. Lillian believes in each individual’s inherent capacity to heal, expand, and evolve. She leads her clients into the depths of their bodies and psyches, empowering them to unearth their hidden gems and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
www.lilliankemanis.com
Instagram: @its.somalove
Location
This workshop will take place in the Barn. If you’re coming to WildHeart for the first time, please visit our Directions page for arrival info.
Registration
Program Costs
Sliding Scale – $100-250
If the Sliding Scale is not feasible for you, please reach out to contact@wildheartcenter.art
Covid policy
Masking is optional but not required. Please do not attend events if you are feeling sick of any kind, or showing any COVID or flu like symptoms.
BIPOC spots
We are offering 2 free spots for BIPOC folx.