Meet Sahara Morimoto

We were lucky to catch up with Sahara Morimoto recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Sahara with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I’ve been very fortunate to have had most of my careers that are an extension of my interest and curiosity. I try not to forget how lucky it is to find something I love doing in the first place, and it makes it easier to seek to find opportunities of feeding that interest and curiosity. I trust that the time I spend in the process of asking questions will result in rich results.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

Movement is fundamental to my work. As a practitioner of Ilan Lev Method (ILM), I offer 1:1 treatments and group movement classes to help individuals unlock their body’s natural ability to heal and rediscover fluidity; physically, emotionally, and psychologically – as a whole person. The method is rooted in movement, frequencies, and joy.
Embracing the idea that movement is the life.

Before becoming an ILM practitioner, I spent 15 years in performing arts as a contemporary dancer and was introduced to ILM at a dance workshop I attended. Enrolling in the certification Basic Course was an extension of a spark of curiosity to discover and expand my physical practice. The practice’s deep emphasis on letting go brought not only physical release but also a profound sense of ease and flow in my emotional and psychological systems. It became clear how interconnected everything was. As I shed layers of clutter, noise, and blockages within me, I discovered a greater capacity to move, feel, and connect – not just as a dancer but as a human being.

Now, I’m passionate about sharing this transformative experience with others, helping them uncover their potential for freedom and renewal.
Aside from 1:1 treatments, I’m also exploring more opportunities to offer group movement classes and am joining the team to support new students in the current and upcoming ILM Basic Courses.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

All three qualities are vital, and I believe the process of working on them requires ongoing updates to our skills and areas of knowledge. The most impactful shift for me came when I acknowledged that there is far more we don’t know than what we do. Even with a high level of expertise, there’s always more to be discovered – things that may add to or even challenge what we already know.

To improve on anything, I suggest dedicating time and energy to the curiosities that spark within you. Try everything that comes along with what you’re curious about.
It’s easy to make assumptions about what’s “good,” “useful,” or “beneficial” in relation to our work. But when we dive in and experience something for ourselves, we connect more deeply with our sensory system and gain insight into what feels right at the moment.

If you can stay open and avoid becoming fixated on a specific outcome, you’ll likely encounter more than one result. Sometimes even surprises that you couldn’t have imagined before.

What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?

In the past 12 months, I’ve experienced significant growth both as a practitioner and in how I communicate about my work.
This December, I completed the ILM Advanced Course as part of my continuous education. The three-part course has deepened my skills, bringing more clarity, refined movements, and an improved quality of touch to the treatments I offer. While I enjoy self-research and individual practice, learning in a group setting is always invaluable. It allows me to engage with questions and perspectives beyond my own, enriching my understanding of the work. I’m also thrilled to revisit and practice ILM with a fresh lens—it feels like discovering it all over again!

Another area of growth has been in my writing and communication about ILM. This has been a challenge for me, given the unique nature of the method and my natural inclination toward movement as my primary form of expression. Words have never felt like my strength, in any language, so translating the depth and nuance of this work into text has been a rewarding learning curve.
As the only practitioner in my city and one of just five in Canada currently (I was one of two when I completed my certification), I’ve come to recognize the importance of making this work more visible. ILM offers incredible possibilities for transformation and renewal, and I feel deeply committed to sharing its potential with more people. This past year has been about stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring new ways to communicate that this work exists—to help others discover how it can unlock doors to feeling good in ways they might never have imagined.

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