Rediscovering Dance | by Madisyn Taylor As children, most of us were encouraged to dance on a regular basis, freely and openly, in whatever way felt best. A few of us may have retained or regained our ability to engage in dancing unselfconsciously, but by the time we reach adulthood, many of us have stopped dancing altogether. We may have hang-ups about our bodies, or we may fear being judged. Then again, we may simply have fallen out of the habit for so long that we don't even realize we never dance anymore. Whatever the case, there's no time like now to rediscover the healing pleasure of moving your body to music--alone, as part of a couple, or in a group. Opportunities to dance abound, once you start looking for them. If you haven't danced in a long time and feel too self-conscious to start in a public situation, find some time alone to reintroduce yourself to the joy of listening and responding to music with your body. Turn the lights down low and remember that it's much more fun when you're not thinking about what you look like. It won't take long before your body remembers how much it loves to move. Feel the music in your soul, feel the vibrations healing your body. Treat the time like a meditation session in which you agree to allow yourself to fully inhabit your amazing body. If you feel awkward, remember that every culture since time immemorial has celebrated life and the body with dance. All people carry the memory of dance in their blood and bones. In other words, you were born to do this, it is in you already; all you have to do is start moving. If you prefer more interaction, take a class one night a week. In most cities, you can find everything from modern dance to African dance to ballroom and salsa. Whatever you choose, you won't regret choosing to rediscover your birthright--the healing, joyful thrill of dancing. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Gina Lake We all have things that pull our minds in several directions--family, work, social life, relationships, finances. This can become overwhelming, as thoughts about these things clutter our mind space. Allowing the time and energy to quiet the mind and be more present will consequently enable you to be more happy, more at peace, and more loving, with more energy available for all of these areas of life. This eight-week course is intended to help you be less involved with your mind and more present in each moment--in the experience of your true being. Healing conditioning is often necessary before we are able to detach from the mind and stay in the moment. This course will give you the understanding and tools you need to recognize and silence unproductive thoughts and heal conditioning so that you can experience the peace, contentment, and joy of your true nature. By following the simple practices offered by this course, you will master your mind and emotions. The understandings and tools presented will help you discover who you really are and live fully in that truth. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Shred 2. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 3. Release Yourself from Family Karma 4. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse 5. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 6. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 7. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 8. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 9. You are a Badass at Habits 10. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals
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