Rediscovering Dance

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Rediscovering Dance]( Our bodies were made to move and flow, and within our movement we find a deeper connection to our bodies and the earth. 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 [Soul Fire Dance Party]( Movement should be joyful — and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to award-winning Zumba instructor Josette Tkacik’s multidimensional approach to fitness. Her Latin dance and cardio fusion program, which is suitable for all fitness levels, doesn’t feel like a workout — though it will boost your cardiovascular health, tone your entire body, and make you feel confident and sexy in your own skin. Meditation, inspirational words, and stretching techniques add to the experience, helping you feel even more connected in mind, body, and spirit. [Learn More]( New Courses - [20-Minute Metabolic Workout for Women]( - [Healing the Father Wound to Stop Self-Sabotage]( - [Meditations to Unravel Old Patterns and Reshape Your Brain]( - [The Fiber Effect to Heal the Body]( - [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( Recommended For You [Animal Spirit Guides]( [Learn More]( [What Dreams Really Mean]( [Learn More]( [Break the Grip of Past Lovers]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( [Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships]( [Learn More]( [You Are What You Think]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( 3. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 5. [Talking to Dead People]( 6. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 7. [Getting Unstuck]( 8. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( 9. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 10. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.