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Mind-Body Therapy to Compliment a 'Dancing Lifestyle'

Dance is often a catalyst for detoxifying and cleansing the body, but it is most effective if you include some time for mind-body therapy.

visual journal page You have many options at your fingertips; reflection, meditation, visual art, massage, prayer, journaling and counseling.

Treating your body well, and paying attention to the shifts in emotions and mental processes is therapeutic. You become more present and loving with yourself, and understand the healing process better.
photo courtesy of chamko runi

You can become your own Healer!

healing dance

photo courtesy of Zyeda

Exploring Paths of Healing and Transformation

For starters, it is helpful to have a practice of reflection that includes art, journaling, prayer and/or meditation. Regularly connecting to the "bigger picture" can keep life in perspective and bring your understanding of what's happening to deeper (and 'higher') levels. screaming woman

Finding healthy ways
to express emotion
is very cleansing.
Screaming, laughter and tears
are all cleansing
to your system.

photo courtesy of michel clair

Visual journaling and art, healing songs, meditation and prayer all help you to access your intuitive source of Wisdom. They allow your imagination to dance. They allow you to dance with color on paper. They allow you to speak and sing your truth. They allow your spirit to dance without limitations!

Life is a journey of self-discovery. A lifestyle that explores healthy practices is a life worth dancing about!

To explore an intense 'mind-body therapy', see 'Healing-Trance'.

Support Remedies for the Body

As for the body, here are some specific remedies:

  • Headaches (drink more water and rest/sleep)

  • Exhaustion - heaviness in muscle and bone (sleep long and often, continue with daily (gentle) healing dance practice - get the blood moving stuff out)

    massage therapy

    photo courtesy of zenera

  • Stiffness and Soreness (schedule a massage, warm bath/shower and gentle stretching - Dr. 'Wild's' prescription! ha ha)

  • Nausea - indicates liver detox (lay down often, rest, breathe deep, fresh air, sips of ginger/dandelion tea)

  • Mild Fever (rest, plenty of fluids, skin brushing)

    *See your Naturopath, Homeopath, Acupuncturist, Iridologist, Psychologist or Doctor, etc. if you have any serious discomfort or crazy symptoms! You may contact me ANYTIME!

    Healthy Practices for Life

    These practices are more than mind-body therapy. They are Life-Balancers! If you want to rejuvenate and prevent unnecessary illness and stress, try incorporating some of these. Life can be sweeter than honey!

    Eat simply and sensibly:

    Avoid toxic and addictive substances (practice moderation - not complete denial, but not overindulgence). Nourish your body with fresh and wholesome foods. Try not to add to the toxic load that your systems are eliminating during this time.

    Indulge in Reflection that includes art, journaling, prayer and/or meditation:

    Connecting to the "big picture" can keep life in perspective and bring your understanding of what's happening to deeper (and 'higher') levels. Visual journaling, clay, songs, cards and prayer all help you access your intuitive source of Wisdom.

    zenera peace pond

    photo courtesy of zenera

    Dance daily and take Walks in Nature:

    Interspersing periods of rest (naps, long sleeps, etc.) with gentle activity will keep your systems flowing - healthy, happy and whole

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