Movement as the Key to Transformation: Discover the Power of the Moving Cycle
“My name is Rachelle Janssen, a Dance-Movement Therapist from The Netherlands. With over a decade of experience in addiction care and my expertise in the Moving Cycle, I offer a unique approach to help people truly feel at home in their bodies.”
Why the Moving Cycle?
The Moving Cycle is more than a therapeutic approach—it’s a journey into the wisdom of the body. Rooted in dance therapy, neuroscience, and contemplative practices, this body-centered psychotherapy assists individuals in reconnecting with themselves, mending past wounds, and crafting new, empowering narratives.
“Everyone deserves to truly feel at home in their bodies.”
Originally developed as a form of body-based psychotherapy, the Moving Cycle has expanded into educational, creative, and personal growth contexts. It’s a powerful tool for therapists, educators, artists, and changemakers seeking to integrate movement into their work and lives.
Who is this for?
The Moving Cycle resonates with professionals and individuals seeking a deeper, embodied understanding of themselves and their relationships.
This training is ideal for:
Psychologist
Dance- Movement Therapists
Artists and Creatives
Educators and Personal Growth Enthousiasts
Activists and changemakers
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, artist, or seeker, the Moving Cycle offers a powerful pathway to connection and creative transformation. If you’re passionate about personal growth and supporting others in their journey, this training is for you.
Experiences from participants who joined the online introduction to the Moving Cycle:
My Story
In 2016, I encountered the Moving Cycle, and it was like finding the missing piece I didn’t know I was searching for. It felt like coming home—not just in my work as a Dance-Movement Therapist, but in my personal life too.
Over the past 8 years, I’ve immersed myself in this work—studying, assisting, co-teaching, and now teaching the Moving Cycle independently. It’s a joy to see how this approach transforms lives, helping people not just heal, but thrive.
I am thrilled to bring this transformative method to New Zealand and share it with a community that values innovation, depth, and connection.
Upcoming Training New Zealand
Phase 1
Core Principles and Practices (25 Hours)
Date: 3 – 6 September 2026
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Learn the foundational skills of the Moving Cycle through dynamic, hands-on experiences:
- Explore the oscillation of attention to deepen self-awareness.
- Practice physical free association to unlock creativity and insight.
- Develop shared authority between facilitator and mover for mutual trust.
- Support movement sequences to evolve into powerful body narratives.
This immersive phase combines theory, practice, and group discussions, laying the groundwork for transformative work.
Phase 2
The Rhythm of Self and Other (25 Hours)
Date: 8 -11 September 2026
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Phase Two focuses on relational dynamics and the impact of non-verbal communication.
You’ll learn to:
- Understand how body-to-body interactions shape emotions, energy, and character.
- Create a safe environment for exploring body memories and patterns.
- By experimentally studying the body-to-body relationship between the facilitator and the mover, the facilitator can internalize skills that support the mover to feel more secure in touching into body memories and action tendencies from the past that can now be sensitively worked with within the attuned relationship.
Phase 3
Description will be added soon
Date: 30 September – 3 October 2026
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Phase 4
Attachment and the use of touch in the Moving Cycle (25 Hours)
Date: 5 – 8 October 2026
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Keeping a focus on completing movement sequences, and looking through the lens of attachement theory, we will work with the details of developmental movements, early childhood imprints, and how imprinted interruptions of developmental movements can harm adult functioning.
By committing to accurate, detailed and creatieve recovery of these movements, within a context of a secure therapeutic relationship, we can set the stage for healthy adult behavior.
Because developmental movements are often from pre-verbal or non-verbal times, touch more than words often becomes the treatment of choice.
Trainees will learn the basic principles and practices of proper use of touch in body-centered psychotherapy. Special attention will be placed on ethics, indications and contra indications, types of touch and when to use them, and basic clinical strategies.
About Rachelle
As a Dance-Movement Therapist, I blend therapy, movement, and innovative methods like the Moving Cycle to inspire profound change. Contributing to “Conscious Moving” by Christine Caldwell, I’m eager to share this impactful approach internationally. Let’s journey together toward growth and connection.
Take the First Step!
Join me in New Zealand to experience the Moving Cycle for yourself. Whether you’re looking to enrich your professional practice or embark on a journey of personal growth, this training is your gateway to transformation.
Each phase is limited to 15 participants. Your seat is confirmed once payment is received. Early bird is available until 31 May 2026 with code EBMCNZ100, valid once per training. If you prefer, you can also choose to pay in installments.
Practical Information
Dates and location
- Dates:
- Phase 1 – Core Principles and Practices: 3 – 6 September 2026
- Phase 2 – The Rhythm of Self and Other: 8 – 11 September 2026
- Phase 3: 30 September – 3 October 2026
- Phase 4 – Attachment and the use of touch in the Moving Cycle: 5 – 8 October 2026
- Location:
- Blockhouse Bay Boat Club, 91 Endeavour Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Fees and Registration
Detailed information regarding fees and registration can be found in the “Tickets” section of this landing page. Please note that early bird discounts are available until 31 May 2026.
Additionally, installment payment options are currently offered; however, these terms may change as 2026 progresses. We encourage you to take advantage of these offers while they last. Fees include course materials and a certificate of completion.
Lunch is not included.
Cancellation Policy
- Up to 15 weeks before start: 50% refund
- Less than 15 weeks before start: No refund
If the event is cancelled by the organisers, a full refund will be provided.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. A list of recommended hotels and B&Bs near the training venue will be provided upon registration.
Bookings
Interest in booking MC teaching for your school or organisation?
As I plan my travels to New Zealand and possibly Australia, I’m finalizing my 2026 schedule. If you’re interested in having me teach the Moving Cycle to your students, staff, or community, please feel free to contact me at info@rachellejanssen.com.
Individual Sessions
If you’d like to delve deeper into your personal process during my Moving Cycle teachings, I offer one-on-one sessions lasting 60 minutes. For more information on dates and pricing, please send an email to info@rachellejanssen.com.
Moving Cycle Online
Would you like to learn more about the Moving Cycle first? I offer online introductions. Select one of the dates below to join a live online session.
Prefer to explore it in your own time and at your own pace? A recording is also available to watch whenever it suits you best.
Questions?
Feel free to contact us via info@rachellejanssen.com or call +31 6 18 67 85 86.
We look forward to welcoming you in Auckland for this transformative experience!