Healing Rhythm: Dance as Somatic Therapy
There is something magical about the way our bodies hold stories. Sometimes they whisper, and sometimes they shout. You can feel them through tension in your shoulders, a lump in your throat, or that heaviness that quietly sits in your chest. For years, I tried to think my way through healing. But it was not until I began to move that things really started to change. That is when Somatic Dance Therapy entered my life, not as a workout but as a way back home to myself. What Is Somatic Dance Therapy Somatic dance therapy is not about perfect choreography or mastering complex steps. It is about listening to your body, to your sensations, and to your emotions. The word “somatic” means “of the body.” In this form of therapy, movement becomes a language that helps you express what words cannot. Through mindful movement, you begin to notice how your body reacts. You feel how your breath changes or how your feet connect to the ground. It is less about dancing beautifully and more about feel...