Banner photo by Valerie Boulet.

Photo by André Chervier

Photo by André Chervier, From ‘Circular Labyrinth’, choreographed by Margie Gillis. Image used courtesy of the Margie Gillis Dance Foundation.

Ruth Naomi Levin 

Founder, Embodied in Motion

Ruth Naomi Levin has been learning and teaching embodiment-based modalities and transformation through movement for over twenty-five years. As a professional contemporary dancer and body-based educator and leadership coach she has devoted thousands and thousands of hours to the study of the body (& mind) in motion. 

She holds an MFA in Dance from York University, is a graduate of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre's Professional Dance Training Program, has performed for audiences of thousands, toured internationally, is a former elite level athlete and Certified Yoga Instructor.

Her greatest passion however lies in an ever-deepening exploration of what we are as human beings, and what we can achieve together via simply coming home to these bodies of ours. Her curiosity and research over the years have focused on leveraging the body’s innate wisdom towards fulfilling our incredible potential as human beings. 

Photo by Shawn Rahman photography

Photo by Shawn Rahman photography

This searching led her to twenty years of work on a spiritual path, studying meditation and Buddhism and working continuously and closely with exceptional spiritual mentors (Doug Duncan & Catherine Pawasarat of Planet Dharma) and their community of students over that time. The discipline of this practice has included dozens of silent retreats (ranging from a few days to month-long), thousands of hours of meditation practice and years of wrestling with the application of this work within working and living communities.

Ruth’s central mentor in the world of movement is dance artist Margie Gillis. Ms. Gillis is a world-renowned performer, humanitarian, Officer of the Order of Canada and Chevalier of l’Ordre du Quebec. Ruth has had the honour and pleasure to study, perform and assist with Ms. Gillis’ since 2014. Ms. Gillis’ work continues to be a hugely influential and nourishing source. 

It is Ruth's personal mission to bring the principles and insight she has uncovered through her studies to clients and students, seeking to support them into their own wisdom through their own experience of embodiment. Her approach weaves together somatic practices, performance and dance technique, fundamentals of meditative practice, spiritual understanding, and contemporary research into leadership & team performance to support her clients to open into, with their whole (body, mind, spirit) selves, new experiences of well-being,

A Somatic & Spiritual Approach:

One of the foundational principles of Ruth’s work is to root learning and the pursuit of excellence IN the body. Another term for this type of work is ‘somatics’. See below for a brief explanation of some of why she chooses this approach.

Additionally she believes that satisfying, enduring, useful and accelerated transformation is only possible when one’s sense of identity extends beyond the limited self. To her - this is what true spirituality is all about.

What is the point of somatic practice?

(What are you actually doing in/with it? Why bother? What does it do?)

Somatic practice is the art of sensing your body and being present to the fullness of sensation that inevitably presents as you do that.

Why do this?

Because this incredible richness of sensation is actually a direct map to greater health, aliveness and satisfaction. This richness of sensation is experiential wisdom. Each moment you spend becoming more intimate with its dance and how to navigate this skillfully the more you increase your capacity for resilience and truly self-directed joy and effectiveness in the world.

Curious about how this type of approach could impact your own life? Find out more here.

What People are Saying about Working With Ruth:

“What I got out of working with Ruth is nothing short of transformational.”
— Navjeet Randhawa, Pricing Manager & Start Up Coach; Melbourne, AUS
“Imagine a coach, a counsellor, with the balance, grace, poise and creativity of a modern dancer, combined with the wisdom, the compassion, the openness and the dedication of a Buddhist monk. In a nutshell, you’d have Ruth Levin, and when she works with you, (or when she’s beside you), guiding you to help yourself, you’ll be very fortunate.”
— Steve Butzel, Public Library Director
““Working with Ruth is helping me to develop the skills not to avoid and hide from uncomfortable experiences and feelings of stress, anxiety or fear in my work, but to face them feeling grounded, empowered and motivated.””
— Miriam, International Non-Profit Manager
““My work with Ruth was truly transformational. I’ve always considered myself to be highly self-aware but Ruth helped me get in touch with aspects of myself I didn’t even realize existed. I feel more integrated and whole which has helped in all areas of my life. Ruth is absolutely amazing and gifted in her work. She is so intuitive, attuned and present to your individual needs. Again, truly a transformational experience. “”
— Tania Tassone, Occupational Therapist & Business Owner
“Working with Ruth is relaxing, fun and effective. Inside 5 minutes I was able to learn something my martial arts instructor had been trying to teach me for months. I feel energized after our sessions with more energy and focus the next day.”
— Christopher Bur, Professional Counsellor
““Ruth facilitated a really fun, energizing and interactive session for our group. You could see that people enjoyed her and connected with each other in new and meaningful ways throughout.””
— Zoe Slusar, Office of Student Success, Mount Royal University
“Ruth’s skill as a guide has given me a whole new perspective. She has a unique knack for rousing a person’s imagination. The caring and supportive listening she provided was exactly what I needed.”
— Daniel White, Support Worker

 

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