ICMTA
Uluslararası Bilinçli Hareket Öğretmenleri Birliği (ICMTA)
Uluslararası Bilinçli Hareket Öğretmenleri Birliği (ICMTA), bilinçli dans ve bedenlenmiş hareket uygulamaları öğretmenlerini desteklemeye adanmış küresel bir meslek kuruluşudur. Bilinçli hareket alanında bağlantı, iş birliği ve bütünlük için bir merkez görevi görür.
Misyon ve Vizyon
ICMTA'nın misyonu, dünya çapında bilinçli hareket öğretiminin profesyonel ve etik standartlarını beslemek ve korumaktır. Bilinçli dansın kişisel ve kolektif refah için hayati bir uygulama olarak saygı gördüğü bir dünya vizyonuna sahiptir. Dernek, yüksek kaliteli, kapsayıcı ve etik kolaylaştırmayı teşvik ederken, farklı geleneklerden öğretmenleri birbirine bağlayan destekleyici bir çerçeve sağlar.
Members and Eligibility
ICMTA welcomes teachers of all movement modalities that center on embodiment, presence, and free movement. Members include certified facilitators from practices such as 5Rhythms, Open Floor, Movement Medicine, and other somatic-based approaches.
To join, facilitators must meet training criteria and adhere to the ICMTA’s professional code of ethics. Membership is open to both Waves and Heartbeat-level teachers and those trained in equivalent modalities.
Member Benefits
- Professional Recognition: Use of ICMTA credentials and visibility in the member directory
- Community and Support: Access to peer networks, online meetups, and collaborative projects
- Continuing Education: Opportunities for learning, development, and mentorship
- Ethical and Practical Guidance: Access to shared resources, best practices, and support for challenging situations
- Events and Gatherings: Participation in international gatherings and professional exchanges
Values and Policies
ICMTA is guided by strong ethical and social commitments:
- Code of Ethics – Upholds professionalism, integrity, and participant safety
- Diversity Policy – Promotes inclusion, representation, and equitable practices
- Climate Policy – Encourages ecological responsibility within events and travel
- Economic Hardship Support – Offers accessible membership options to those in financial difficulty
Global Reach and Influence
ICMTA unites a diverse and expanding network of movement professionals across the globe. By fostering exchange between disciplines, cultures, and generations, it plays a crucial role in shaping the future of conscious movement education.
