MOVEMENT MEDICINE APPLICATION
WITH DAVID MOONEY
2025 - 2026
AMERICA
you need to pay the application fee before your application can be submitted
*please note that the application fee is non refundable
PAY APPLICATION FEE BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
BOOKING CONDITIONS
This agreement is between yourself and School of Movement Medicine.
Please note these booking conditions as they constitute the contract between us.
1. Payment Terms
Payment: Payments should be made in accordance with the attached payment schedule. Should any amounts not be paid by the due date, we reserve the right to treat the booking as being cancelled and charge a cancellation fee as set out in paragraph 6.
2. The Contract
The contract to provide the programme shall be created upon our acceptance of your application and application fee.
3. What is included/excluded?
Included: Tuition by David Mooney and Yasia Leiserach on all the advertised days of the programme and 9 one to one mentoring sessions online during the Apprenticeship program. Excluded: Accommodation and food, any room upgrade costs, any fees for special diets and any travel costs.
4. Alterations
Where the arrangements and/or facilities such as the venue or the teacher are cancelled by a third party, we will use all reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative, but we are not obliged and cannot guarantee to do so.
5. Changes to Arrangement/Cancellation
Every reasonable effort will be made by us to adhere to the advertised arrangements and confirm workshop arrangements, but we reserve the right to alter/omit those arrangements should it be found necessary to do so and we shall have no liability whatsoever to you for any such changes, save the refund of any monies not expended.
6. Cancellation
If any client wishes to cancel arrangements for whatever reason, the following cancellation charges shall apply:
If you are offered a place but choose not to accept it you will lose your whole application fee.
If you are offered a place and do not make your next payment of at least $800 within 3 weeks of being offered that place we reserve the right to cancel your booking in which case you will lose your whole application fee.
If you cancel 90 days or more prior to the start of the programme there is a cancellation charge of $800 and accommodation costs.
Within 90 days of the start of the programme you will be liable for the total cost of the cost of the course unless we are able to fill your place in which case there is a cancellation charge of $800.
You are liable for the total cost of the course once it has begun.
7. Liability
We do not accept any liability for any matter beyond our control and we will not in any circumstances be responsible for any consequential or indirect loss that you or any third party may incur such as travel or accommodation costs if a course is cancelled.
8. Assignment
We reserve the right to assign the arrangements between us upon giving you notice in writing.
9. Accident/Injury
You need to ensure that you are of a sufficient standard of fitness and ability to partake in the workshop. Please speak to us if you are unsure about this. We will not be responsible for any accident or injury (save where it can be shown that it results from our negligence) and you should take out your own insurance to cover this.
We cannot accept any responsibility for loss or theft of property or valuables whilst you attend the workshop.
10. Governing Law
The contract between us will be governed by the laws of Ireland.
School of Movement Medicine
Apprenticeship Programme
2025
with David Mooney
In the Movement Medicine Apprenticeship Programme, our intention is to provide such an environment to enable you to reach your full potential. In the context of this, you will be supported to find a healthy balance between accepting and being who you are, and continuing your evolution towards becoming all that you can be, making your contribution to the world and realising your dreams. This happens through a deep immersion in Movement Medicine practice and the support of a strong staff team and circle of peers. Ultimately, the Apprenticeship Programme is a journey towards deepening your own medicine, creativity and offering in the world. Your expanding self-knowledge and healing are part of this.
During the programme, our work will take us on a journey of embodiment through Movement Medicine practice using the teachings of the Movement Medicine Mandala as our guide. Individual feedback is essential to help each of us make conscious, and then work with, our own blind spots. Therefore, we and our small team of experienced staff will work with you individually to get a clear sense of where you are in your life, help you to establish focus, direction and intention, and, together, generate a dynamic, practical and tailor-made programme for your apprenticeship. This Apprenticeship will also include the basics of voicework.
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO:
want to integrate the practice, philosophy and application of Movement Medicine as ‘medicine for our times’
want to make a difference in the world and walk their talk in all areas of life
have the intention to embody who they are in all aspects of their lives
want to work in an atmosphere of support, challenge and kindness to self and others
have a sense of humour about themselves and yet are serious about what they want to create in this life
For those who want to access the Teacher training to train to use the principles and practices of Movement Medicine in their work (Application to the Teacher Training program with Ya’Acov and Susannah is only available to those who complete the Apprenticeship Program)
want to join the community of Movement Medicine Practitioners.
AFTER COMPLETING THE APPRENTICESHIP, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
continue onto the two-module Professional Training.
continue as a practitioner within the Apprenticeship community by attending events for Apprentices.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Apprenticeship consists of four core modules with David and Yasia.
Nine mentoring sessions in total are also included in the programme, this includes a session with David and Yasia both at the start and on completion of the Apprenticeship program.
MENTORING: The Apprenticeship also includes nine individual Zoom online coaching/mentoring sessions with staff members, including
two one to one session with David at the beginning of your Apprenticeship
5 one to one sessions with your Apprenticeship mentor during the Apprenticeship
two one to one session with David towards the end of your Apprenticeship
Commitment to the whole programme is essential.
PREPARING FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP
We consider that your apprenticeship begins at the moment you make a commitment to study on that level. The Apprenticeship Programme is where we all recognise that commitment and start to work on a deeper level. To get the most out of your apprenticeship, it is important to feel adequately prepared. Below we outline the minimum prerequisites for the Apprenticeship Programme, as well as recommendations for further preparation. Please feel free to apply if you are still missing a few courses but plan to complete them before the course begins.
PREREQUISITES:
175 hours of conscious dance practice*
One Phoenix Retreat or Phoenix Rising intensive workshops.
Summer Long Dance before or during your AP or within 18 months of the start of your AP
* Of this, a maximum of 75 hours can include related conscious dance practice, such as Open Floor, Tamalpa Institute, the Amerta work of Suprapto Suryadarmo, 5Rhythms and Soul Motion. The remaining 100 hours must be Movement Medicine practice, of which at least 75 hours must be with a qualified Movement Medicine Teacher (or Ya’Acov or Susannah). Of these 75 hours, at least 25 hours must be in School of Movement Medicine workshops (with the founders Ya’Acov, Susannah, or David and Yasia).
FURTHER PREPARATION: The prerequisites listed above are a minimum. We encourage those wishing to apply for the Apprenticeship to dance deeply with Movement Medicine as much and as frequently as possible. As well as attending classes and weekend workshops, we particularly recommend that you attend Returning Home, Phoenix Rising, the Summer Long Dance or any other intensives you feel drawn to.
Practical information
LOCATION:
AMERICA
TIMES: All modules start at 5pm and end with lunch on the last day, which will begin at 1pm. Registration will be between 3pm and 5pm on the first day of each module.
ATTENDANCE: All participants must agree to be there at the start of every module, attend all sessions and not leave before the end of the module.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications sent to us and will be considered at that time and applicants will be informed of whether they have been accepted
You need to send the $95.00 non-returnable application fee at the time of your application. Applications can still be made after this date.