top of page

Embodied Research Lab

Embodied Research Lab is a 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. 

​

Please note: Returning participants will encounter new approaches this year, along with opportunities to revisit familiar practices, strengthen their understanding, and extend the learning they began last year. 

20230305-_DSC9998.jpg

  • Schedule and location: Class will occur every second Saturday, with the exception of April and May, from December 2026 to May 2027, 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. 

​​

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

20230305-_DSC9388.jpg

Book Your Spot

December 12th, 2026 
January 9th, 2027
February 13th, 2027
March 13th, 2027
April 17th, 2027
May 15th, 2027

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

Full Session Registration

$140 for all 6, 2-hour Sessions

​

Individual 2-hour Session Registration

​Early Bird Registration
$25/2-Hour Session

Late Registration
$30/2-Hour 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 2-hour session.
​

  • December 5th

  • January 2nd

  • February 6th

  • March 6th

  • April 10th

  • May 8th

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 holds certifications in somatic movement education from the Eastwest Somatic Institute, yoga teaching from the Integral Yoga Institute, and mindfulness meditation teaching through MMTCP, a program created by renowned clinical psychologists Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. 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.

bottom of page