5Rhythms® Trademark
Guidelines

Protected Names

The names 5Rhythms®, Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, Stillness, Sweat Your Prayers®, and The Moving Center®, along with specific titles including Heartbeat, Cycles, Mirrors, God Sex and the Body, and The Naked Soul, are all registered trademarks of 5Rhythms Global Inc. and The Moving Center Inc. These names, and all related logos, graphics, and teaching materials, are protected by copyright and trademark law in the USA, EU, UK, and many other countries.
The 5Rhythms® is a movement meditation practice created by Gabrielle Roth. It is both a living lineage and a legally protected body of work. These guidelines exist to protect the integrity of the practice and ensure that its name, maps, and teachings are used accurately and in good faith.

Only certified and currently authorized teachers, associations, or official partners may use 5Rhythms trademarks in connection with classes, workshops, and professional materials. Any commercial or professional use, including marketing, teaching, or event promotion requires express written permission from 5Rhythms Global Inc., The Moving Center Inc., or Jonathan Horan.

Always use the full name exactly as registered. Do not alter spelling, spacing, or styling — 5Rhythms®, not "5 Rhythms," "Five Rhythms," or any variation.
Use the ® symbol when referencing 5Rhythms®, Sweat Your Prayers®, and The Moving Center® — particularly in print and prominent materials.
Use the trademarks as adjectives, not nouns or verbs: 5Rhythms® practice, Sweat Your Prayers® workshop.
Do not combine or merge 5Rhythms trademarks with other brand names, modalities, or logos.

You may not teach, lead, or advertise events under the 5Rhythms® name unless you are a certified teacher licensed by 5Rhythms Global.
You may not use the name for commercial purposes, including flyers, websites, workshops, therapy or coaching offerings without authorization.
You may not alter or rebrand the maps: do not invent new rhythms or rename Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, or Stillness.
You may not combine the practice with other modalities — yoga, tantra, therapy, coaching — and call it 5Rhythms®.
You may not copy, sell, or distribute training manuals, official texts, logos, or teaching materials without permission.
You may not claim certification, training, or affiliation with 5Rhythms Global if it is not true.
You may not misrepresent the practice, for example, describing it as "just free dance" or detaching it from its philosophical roots.
You may not use these trademarks in any way that implies official endorsement or affiliation where none exists.

Practice the 5Rhythms® for personal exploration, healing, meditation, creativity, or community dance.
Attend official 5Rhythms® classes, workshops, and trainings with certified teachers.
Dance the 5Rhythms® privately or in informal groups such as with friends, community, personal retreats.
Share your personal experience of the practice through writing, conversation, or art.
Acknowledge Gabrielle Roth as the founder when referring to the practice publicly.
Refer others to the official website (www.5rhythms.com) for certified teacher listings and resources.
Create art, poetry, or reflections inspired by the practice, as long as it is not marketed as 5Rhythms® instruction.

Do not teach or lead events under the 5Rhythms® name without a current license from 5Rhythms Global.
Do not use the name commercially without authorization.
Do not alter the maps or rebrand the rhythms.
Do not combine 5Rhythms® with other modalities and market the result under the trademark.
Do not reproduce or distribute official materials without permission.
Do not misrepresent your affiliation, credentials, or the nature of the practice.

Integrity of the Practice. The maps and teachings are a lineage, not open to alteration or casual reinterpretation.
Trademark Protection. 5Rhythms® is a registered trademark, safeguarded to ensure consistency, authenticity, and quality in teaching worldwide.
Freedom of Practice. Anyone can dance the 5Rhythms® in their personal life. Teaching requires formal training and current certification.
Respect for the Container. The spirit of this work is presence, embodiment, and authenticity. Misuse or misrepresentation harms both the lineage and the community.

These guidelines apply online, in print, in promotional materials, and on social media.
Personal and non-commercial use — practicing at home, or privately sharing your own experience — is welcome. Public or group use requires authorization.
If you want to become a certified teacher or use these trademarks professionally, you must go through 5Rhythms Global's official training and receive formal authorization.
If you are planning an event, website, or any collaboration involving the brand, reach out to 5Rhythms Global for written consent before proceeding.