SACRED SHIMMY CHALLENGE
One Song a DaySeven Days to Reconnect With Your Body
Welcome to Sacred ShimmySacred Shimmy is a seven day embodiment practice designed to help you reconnect with your body through rhythm, repetition, and presence.This is not a choreography based class and it is not about performance.
It is a simple daily commitment to move your body for one full song and notice how you feel.The power of this challenge is consistency, not complexity.
The Practice
For seven days, you will shimmy for one full song per day.You can choose any song you love.
The invitation is to move for the entire song without stopping.That’s it.This daily practice supports:
• reconnection with your body
• gentle cardiovascular movement
• toning of hips, thighs, and core
• release of stored tension and stress
• increased confidence and presenceSmall daily movement creates powerful shifts.
🌙 HOW THIS CHALLENGE WORKS
You will receive one email per day guiding you through the experience.The first three days support you in learning the movement safely and confidently.
Days four through seven are the challenge itself.You may move live with the challenge or return to the replays anytime.
🌙 WHO THIS IS FOR
Sacred Shimmy is for you if:
• you feel disconnected from your body
• you hold stress or emotion physically
• you want movement without pressure
• you want to feel more present and alive
• you are new to dance or embodimentNo experience required.
No flexibility required.
No performance expected.
🌙 DAY ONE
Foundation and Safety
Focus:
Posture, weight distribution, and isolating muscle groups.This practice helps you stand and move in a way that supports your body and protects your joints. We focus on grounding through the feet and finding stability before adding movement.Video:
Posture and weight distributionDaily Invitation:
Practice posture and gentle weight shifts. If you feel curious, explore small shimmies without pressure.Reflection Prompt:
What did I notice about my posture or where I hold tension
🌙 DAY TWO
Understanding the Shimmy
Focus:
How the shimmy is generated.This lesson helps you understand where the movement comes from and how to reduce unnecessary tension. The goal is ease, not effort.Video:
Shimmy instructionDaily Invitation:
Try short bursts of shimmy and notice which muscles are working and which can relax.Reflection Prompt:
What felt easy and what felt challenging today
🌙 DAY THREE
Practice With Me
Focus:
Moving together.In this session, we shimmy together through one full song with guidance along the way. This helps build confidence and comfort in the movement.Video:
Guided shimmy practiceDaily Invitation:
If you feel ready, shimmy with me for one full song.Reflection Prompt:
How did my body feel before and after moving
🌙 DAYS FOUR THROUGH SEVEN
The One Song a Day Challenge
From Day Four onward, your practice is simple.Each day:
• choose one song you love
• shimmy for the entire song
• do not stop
• notice how you feelYou do not need to add more time or intensity.
Consistency is the medicine.Optional Uplevel:
If you feel called, record yourself on Day Four and again on Day Seven. Not to judge or critique. Just to notice changes in stamina, confidence, ease, and presence.
Luna Moves
If this practice felt supportiveIf moving your body for one song a day helped you feel more grounded, present, or connected, you may be ready for a deeper and more consistent embodiment practice.Luna Moves Foundations is a beginner friendly bellydance and embodiment path designed to help you build strength, confidence, and body awareness over time.This program offers structured classes, progressive learning, and a supportive container to help movement become part of your rhythm rather than something you start and stop.You are invited to explore it when you feel ready.Explore Luna Moves Foundations
A Gentle Reminder
This practice is not about pushing through discomfort.
It is about listening.Pause when needed.
Modify as needed.
Your body leads.
You can return to this practice anytime you need grounding, release, or reconnection.Your body remembers how to move.
You are simply reminding it.Love + Light,
Luna 🌙