Sponsored by the Jung Society of Washington, DC
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” ~ C.G. Jung
Lecture: April 4 @ 7:30-9:00 pm ET.
Our bodies and dreams provide a direct avenue to the unconscious, expressing the soul’s longing through image, breath, gesture, the rhythm of our step, and the music of our speech. Dreams carry treasures that enhance the meaning and depth of our life’s journey. Illuminating our inner landscape, they help us come to know disowned parts of ourselves, point to what we value, and provide guidance on our life path. This talk will introduce DreamDancing®, an embodied approach that integrates C. G. Jung’s active imagination approach with creative, embodied methods, including a brief experience.
Workshop: April 5, 2025 @ 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET
These challenging, polarizing times call us to draw from creative, healing energies from deeper parts of the Self. Expanding our awareness of the embodied foundations in all relationships – therapeutic, educational, family, friendship, partnership, nature and more – can deepen empathy and effectiveness in being present, while providing avenues for self-care and renewal and community development.
As spring blooms, and new life begins to dawn from the darkness, we engage light in the body through working with a dream image as healing medicine. Together we will engage our dreams to connect with a deeper sense of knowing, creativity, and wholeness — in ourselves, in all our relations, and as world citizens attuning to an evolving planetary call.
This workshop will support you in nurturing body and soul through presentation, expressive movement, drawing, and writing.
In preparation, I invite you to let a healing image come to mind – something comforting, warming, or sacred that’s meaningful for you – from a dream, nature, an object on your altar, or something from your daily life. Says Jung, “My soul, where are you? Do you hear me? I speak, I call you – are you there? I have returned, I am here again.” No experience in dance is necessary, only curiosity and openness to engage the unknown.
All are welcome!
Please watch this space for Registration information coming soon!
*Painting by Peter Malone