Martha Eddy, international teacher/lecturer, Activist and Master
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (MSMT) with a doctorate in Movement Science, is a prominent advocate for the development of the field of Somatic Movement who loves to dance and teach somatic dance education. Her book Mindful Movement the Evolution of the Somatic Arts and Conscious Action (2016) addresses the history and applications of somatic movement in health, education, psychology and politics. She recently co-hosted the 2023 4th Annual Somatic Movement Summit with the Shift Network (accessible online).
Martha founded BodyMind Dancing in1981, Dynamic Embodiment Somatic Movement Training combining Body-Mind Centering® and Laban Movement Analysis in 1990, Moving On Center with Carol Swann in 1994, and Moving For Life Somatic Fitness in 1999 – now a non-profit providing free gentle somatic fitness for elders and cancer survivors throughout NYC and online globally. She served on the LMA -Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies and SBMC (School for Body- Mind Centering) certification faculties with Irmgard Bartenieff and Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, working with each directly for over a decade, and teaching their work for 45 years.
Dynamic Embodiment melds these with social somatics, dance science, conflict transformation and more. Her latest book, with Shakti Smith – Dynamic Embodiment of the Sun Salutation has been presented by Movement Research – thank you! It includes concepts from BMC and LBMS – Developmental Movement, Neuroendocrine embodiment (connectivity to regulate glands and hormonal issues), Biotensegrity, Space Harmony and Bartenieff Fundamentals. Martha served as President of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association and the Laban Institute of Movement Studies, and currently on the Board of the Yard Dance Residency on Martha’s Vineyard. Contact: DrMarthaEddy.com or DynamicEmbodiment.org She co-founded Global Water Dances and has stayed on the Steering Committee since 2008.
