“Movement is Medicine! Sometimes I neglect this truth and need full and tender reminders of what my body is capable of, especially in radical company.”
Che’Li
The concept of Rasa, comes from the Indonesian word for "taste" or "essence," is essential to the Moving Rasa Framework.
Moving Rasa is inspired by movement, contact improvisation, and inquiry to reconnect with the body and consciousness across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual realms. Guided by Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity), we are committed to creating harmonious futures by leaning into our differences.
Mission
Moving Rasa supports people of all backgrounds in transforming their relationship to masculinity, culture, and the body through Southeast Asian-rooted, somatic practices.
We cultivate joy, healing, & leadership across communities to disrupt patterns of harm, and create cultures of connection.
1 in 6 adults report 4+ ACEs, the kind of early stress that echoes in the body.
“Insomnia is widespread in PTSD, meta-analysis estimate 63% with frequent nightmares and disrupted sleep.”
More support → fewer symptoms, and isolation starts to soften.
