Dr. Sunyatta Amen is a Naturopathic Physician with a philosophy of “Movement as Medicine”. Dr. Sunyatta, who grew up in New York City in a family of traditional healers and allopathic physicians, wanted to share with others the healing methods of movement while finding a holistic way to carry on the family tradition.

Through the ancient art forms of belly dance and sexual tai chi, the charismatic Dr. Sunyatta teaches that movement, both external and internal, are keys to vibrant health. “The minute people start moving they feel energetic, refreshed and renewed,” stated Dr. Sunyatta.

In addition to teaching the sways, shimmies and undulations of belly dance from her MamaSita Cultural Center in Washington D.C., Dr. Sunyatta travels the world teaching the many art forms of healing movement. These forms are made up of ancient exercises that focus on restoring and revitalizing the body’s core and reproductive system by focusing on internal muscle strengthening.

With the integration of good dietary guidelines and movement, Dr. Sunyatta has helped thousands of women heal womb issues such as fibroids, cysts, long menstrual cycles, and fertility issues without surgery or drugs. Dr. Sunyatta’s signature classes include Womb Yoga, Sensual Tai Chi, Sexual Kung Fu, Funk Yoga and Belly Dancehall. Dr. Sunyatta also teaches a culinary favorite called Kama Sutra Kitchen.

Her holistic approach to men’s health issues is unparalleled and addresses prostate issues, erectile dysfunction and sexual health with optimal health solutions via Sexual Kung Fu.

She is often sought out to speak to groups about her philosophy of “Movement as Medicine” and is well regarded as an expert on the link between diet, movement and optimal health.

In 2002, Dr. Sunyatta founded the Belly Dancers of Color Association (BOCA) and the Soul Yoga Association (SYA), non-profit organizations whose missions are to broaden awareness of the roots of Belly Dance & Yoga. Each year BOCA produces The BOCA – Soul Yoga Movement and Wellness Expo, the largest world dance festival of it’s kind in the U.S.

Dr. Sunyatta is the Natural Health Advisor for Michael Baisden’s nationally syndicated radio and television programs on ABC Networks as well as the host of The Bush Medicine Radio Program on WPFW on the Pacifica Network. She has been featured in the Washington Post, London Times and Heart & Soul Magazine. She has served as Sexual Health Advisor for several magazines and periodicals including Honey, One World, Vibe, Liquid and Urban Box Office and has also appeared on numerous TV programs including the Montel Williams Show, FOX TV and the BBC.

Dr. Sunyatta has produced the best selling DVD titled Moor Hips and is the author of the soon to be released World’s Sexiest Cookbook.

To Book Dr. Sunyatta Amen for a speaking engagement or to teach one of her signature classes email to contact@doctorsunyatta.com