Sarah (USA) first met Michel (France) in 2017 when she attended one of his Feldenkrais and movement workshops in Bombay. “It was very eye-opening and I realized that how Michel invites people to become their own reference points through gentle spatial exploration— that is precisely what I try to teach through music,” she explains.

The two connected on creative philosophies. Soon after, they began developing a method which uses music and movement to invite the participant into gentle exploration of inner and outer space. Building trust in oneself through a series of playful, accessible and fun exercises, participants learn to feel comfortable in their bodies and movements. “Michel, who is arguably one of the most fluid dancers and movers I’ve witnessed, really takes care of each person. He knows the limits and never pushes someone too far. Yet, he can invite someone to the edge of him/herself while holding a space of support. It’s quite nourishing and inspiring,” Sarah commends. She uses violin and vocalizing to deepen the experience, allowing the power of sound and resonance to expand the awareness of space both inside and outside the body. Through a series of musical and physical exercises, participants learn how to feel at home in their bodies, in the room, in their environment, and thus in their daily lives.

They have conducted workshops with participants of various ages and backgrounds, collaborating in US, France, and India. For inquiries please email Sarah.

About the Workshops

During their workshops, Sarah and Michel help bring the self back in resonance with inner and outer space, through guided body-mind-listening exploration. We support participants to discover a deeper dimension, where one feels both rooted and at ease in oneself, while also totally connected and relating to the world. 

Michel Casanovas, through his Feldenkrais work and creative movement approach, along with Sarah Cave, violinist, artist and teacher, gently guide participants through series of exercises focused on developing an inner presence through sound and body awareness. Michel, drawing from his dance, choreography and Feldenkrais experience, gracefully and sensitively helps participants notice how they move, leading to the discovery and release of patterns or habits that are perhaps restrictive or unnatural to the body.  

Through recognizing their mind-body tendencies, participants are able to move more freely, comfortably and expressively. 

Sarah brings her own strengths to the workshop, drawing on her experience in music, teaching and healing to help participants experience themselves through sound. Using sound as a gateway, Sarah directs one how to receive sound, feel relationships within sound, and thus help construct an inner sonic architecture in which to experience, enjoy, and feel whole. The technique is not a traditional sound therapy, but one which aims to teach participants to build their own aural foundation— to expand the inner ear and develop one’s own sonic reference point. From there, one may listen more fully, discriminate, enjoy and even produce more connected sounds. The aim is for one to be more in touch with how sound affects inward presence, to feel perhaps more sensitively at a music concert, and even to find one’s own voice. 

Living in a world full of maximum stimuli, participants explore leaving behind habitual ways of hearing and moving in everyday life. Through integrated classes, Michel and Sarah aim to restore the balance and freedom within the body-mind connection. Elements of balance, play and improvisation are also introduced. They strive to craft an enjoyable and safe space to share and explore natural and creative expressions, unique to everyone. One need not be a musician, dancer, or have any previous movement experience. All are warmly welcome.