Kamis, 20 Mei 2010

Dance: A Perfect Way to Get in Shape and Build Mind, Body and Spirit

Dance: A Perfect Way to Get in Shape and Build Mind, Body and Spirit

I have a little secret. I have been known to blast some killer rhythms and dance around my home with reckless abandon. The good news is, I’m being encouraged to do this by my wellness crush, Amber Zuckswert. Amber is the health nut and voice behind Epicself.com. She is a professional modern dancer from San Francisco where she teaches dance and Pilates.
Amber has tons of great ideas to cultivate the dancer in us and in her guest post below provides tips (and video!) to grow our own dance practice.
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Dance: A Perfect Way to Get in Shape and Build Mind, Body
Get up and dance!!
There is nothing more fun than cutting loose on the dance floor. You start bobbing your head to the beat and all of a sudden you just have to move your shoulder, then your hips, then your feet. Pretty soon you are tearing it up on the floor like nobody’s watching.
The adrenaline starts pumping and sweat is dripping down your face, but you don’t care because it feels so good to just shake it. What is it that makes dance so awesome?! Well, dance is one of those rare things that can burn calories, sculpt gorgeous lean muscles, train your mental focus and lift your spirit all at the same time.
Professional dancers and those that train in various dance techniques challenge their mind, body and spirit every time they step into the studio. With choreography ever changing and evolving dancers memories must be lightening fast. There is no separation between mind and body.
So much needs to be absorbed that all that can exist is the present moment. Much like meditation, dance takes extreme focus and discipline of the mind/body connection.
Spiritually, dance enlivens the soul and allows an outlet for expression and creativity. To quote one of the greatest choreographers of all time:
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul… Movement never lies.
It is a barometer telling the state of the soul’s weather.”
~ Martha Graham
Expressing yourself through dance is completely different from verbal communication. Movement is so instinctual and telling. If you have ever been to a dance performance that has had you sitting on the edge of your seat or brought tears to your eyes, you know what I’m talking about. Beyond the artistic expression aspect of dance, it’s fun and uplifting! I don’t think anyone on the planet has ever regretted twirling around their bedroom to their favorite song. It’s an instant way to boost your mood or gain energy.
Physically, dance is incredibly demanding and can be a great way for anyone to get into shape. Dancers have long been revered for their long, lean muscles, strength and flexibility.
Which… is exactly why I created this video of a series of simple dance exercises from ballet and modern dance forms. This way you can start to sculpt your body slim while having fun. What a concept…seriously!

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