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Dance Can be a Valuable Part of a Mental Health Programme

Dance as a means of restoring and maintaining mental health is a treatment method well known in parts of the world where people lead less fragmented lives than in industrialized countries. Dance Movement therapy gives the participants more than just a toned body. It can restore the equilibrium between Mind, Body and Spirit.


Scientific research is proving that dance therapy has a part to play in the treatment of psychological and mental health problems. Let me mention just a few of the areas of research. Dance Movement Psychotherapy has been undertaken with adult survivors of political torture and organized violence as well as with former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, with sexually abused children and also in the

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areas of ageing and dementia. There are drug treatments available for some of these conditions but they do not necessarily cure. They also have the drawback that long term drug treatment can have serious side effects for the patient.


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Dance Meditation - 2 Easy, Energizing and Relaxing Techniques

Meditation is an ancient practice that focuses on breathing techniques and quieting the mind: observing what is happening at the present moment, enhancing relaxation and awareness. Dance meditation is easy, stress reducing, energizing, and an effective way to relax muscular tension. Both men and women find that dance meditation induces a relaxed and focused body and mind.


You need only walk and sway with music to enjoy the benefits of dance meditation. It is not necessary to be a skilled dancer to have a fulfilling meditation experience. Dance meditation is not about dance technique; instead, it is a movement meditation where it is fine to dance in any way that feels good to you.


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Belly Dance and Dancing - A Beginner s Introduction

The term “belly dance” is the brain child of Orientalism. The term has its roots in the Middle Eastern. Belly Dance is a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen.


Actually, ‘belly dance’ is the western name for an Arabic style of dance developed in the Middle East. It is sometimes also termed as belly dancing in the West. Belly Dance is called Raqs Sharqi or sometimes Raqs Baladi (national or folk dance) in Arabic language.


Belly Dance is sometimes called oriental dance in Europe. The dance is referred to as Oryantal Dansi (Dance of the East) in Turkish. It is called ‘Danse du ventre’ in French. The Americans simply refer

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to the dance as belly dance or “Middle Eastern Dance.”


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Dance Meditation - 2 Easy, Energizing and Relaxing Techniques

Meditation is an ancient practice that focuses on breathing techniques and quieting the mind: observing what is happening at the present moment, enhancing relaxation and awareness. Dance meditation is easy, stress reducing, energizing, and an effective way to relax muscular tension. Both men and women find that dance meditation induces a relaxed and focused body and mind.


You need only walk and sway with music to enjoy the benefits of dance meditation. It is not necessary to be a skilled dancer to have a fulfilling meditation experience. Dance meditation is not about dance technique; instead, it is a movement meditation where it is fine to dance in any way that feels good to you.


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International Dance Classes: Culture and Fun for Everyone

Dancing is a traditional part of countless cultures throughout history. For example: just looking at American culture there seems to be a culture of dancing specific to just about every generation. The dancing of Americans has undergone an evolution of sorts, whereas in many cultures the traditions of dance have been preserved and not transformed.


When you find the perfect workout, you know you can dedicate yourself fully to a healthier lifestyle. I don t think it s going to become one of those sometimes fading fads the idea of international dancing as a form of cardiovascular exercise is not only a great idea, but a great idea in full bloom.


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