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Embodied Research Lab

Embodied Research Lab is a new monthly somatic movement class led by Lani Weissbach focusing on creative self-expression through body-based practices rooted in Butoh dance. Butoh is a multilayered metamorphic dance form that came out of post WWII Japan and is a flexible medium for somatic movement education. The sessions will encourage individual and group exploration to foster growth and community over six months. 

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  • Schedule and location: Class will occur every first Saturday from December 2025 to May 2026, 1-3pm, at Indy Movement Arts Studio in Indianapolis, with an early bird registration fee of $25 and a late registration fee of $30. 

  • ​Class approach and content: This program will utilize a discovery learning model incorporating somatic movement, improvisation, and creative activities like writing and drawing, emphasizing learning from one another in a supportive environment. 

  • Intended participants: Lani Welcomes people from diverse backgrounds without the need for formal dance/movement training, prioritizing trauma-informed practices to benefit people of all walks of life. 

  • Benefits and preparation: Among its many benefits, participants can expect increased self-awareness, empathy, movement variety, and mental clarity. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and optionally a journal. 

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For questions about the class, please contact Lani Weissbach at: laniweissbach@gmail.com

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Book Your Spot

December 6th, 2025
January 3rd, 2026
February 7th, 2026
March 7th, 2026
April 4th, 2026
May 2nd, 2026 

Saturdays
1:00-3:00PM
Indy Movement Arts

Early Bird Registration
$25/Session

Late Registration
$30/Session

Early Bird Registration will close one week prior to the session date. Listed below are the cutoff dates for early bird registration for each session 2-hour session.
 

  • November 29th

  • December 27th 

  • January 31st 

  • February 28th 

  • March 28th 

  • April 25th 

Meet Lani Weissbach 

Lani Weissbach has been a devoted educator of mindful movement and meditation practices for over 30 years and has been privileged to work with thousands of students from all walks of life. She teaches yoga, meditation, and somatic movement/dance for a variety of organizations including colleges and universities, private studios, businesses, and wellness centers. Lani is a certified somatic movement educator with the Eastwest Somatics Institute, a certified yoga teacher with the Integral Yoga Institute, and will graduate from a 2-year mindfulness meditation teacher certification program with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield in 2025. Lani is the Director of Embodied Learning for the Indianapolis Movement Arts Collective, where she teaches somatic movement/dance classes and organizes workshops. Lani has an MFA in dance from Arizona State University, is a Master Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist (MSME/T) with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA) and isa Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance.

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