Open floor international

Open Floor International: Dance and Mindful Movement for Healing, Exercise, Growth, and Community

Open Floor International is a global organization that offers dance and mindful movement practices to promote healing, exercise, growth, and community. The company was founded in 2004 by Lori Saltzman and Andrea Juhan with the aim of creating a safe space where people can explore their inner selves through movement.

The Open Floor approach is based on the belief that everyone has an innate ability to move freely and express themselves through dance. The practice combines elements of various disciplines such as mindfulness meditation, somatic psychology, creative arts therapy, and conscious dance to create a holistic approach to wellness.

At Open Floor International, we offer online training programs for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the practice or become certified teachers. Our online courses cover topics such as embodiment practices for self-awareness and emotional regulation; facilitation skills for leading groups; trauma-informed approaches to working with clients; creative expression through movement; and more.

In addition to our online training programs, we also have a directory of certified Open Floor teachers around the world who offer classes in their local communities. Whether you are looking for a weekly class or an immersive workshop experience, you can find it on our website.

Our mission at Open Floor International is to create a world where people feel empowered to move freely without judgment or limitation. We believe that by cultivating awareness of our bodies' sensations and emotions through movement practices like dance therapy or yoga therapy sessions , we can develop greater self-awareness which leads us towards personal growth & development . This awareness helps us connect more deeply with ourselves & others while promoting physical health benefits like improved flexibility & strength along with mental health benefits like reduced stress levels & anxiety .

We are committed to providing high-quality education in embodied practices that promote well-being at all levels - physical , emotional , mental , spiritual - so that individuals can live more fulfilling lives. Our team consists of experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing these transformative practices with others.

If you're interested in learning more about Open Floor International's offerings or finding an Open Floor teacher near you visit our website today!