Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) Sessions - Brookvale - SOLD OUT

Two hours of Movement Medicine for the body, mind and soul. This event has been inspired by Ecstatic Dance and the music will have a blend of funk, tribal house, soulful house, techno and meditative sounds. Dance movement therapy is the therapeutic application of dance and movement to enhance our physical, mental and emotional health through self-expression, creativity, energy release, energy production, development of body awareness, fitness, play and connection to self and others. Dance as therapy can awaken us to the possibilities of connection between our emotions, bodies, minds and our social feeling. Humans throughout the ages have understood the power of dance for individuals, groups and communities in helping them understand and process exactly what was going on in their lives because movement is a basic form of communication. In dance, the movement that is inherent provides us opportunity for socialisation, for building community, for building vitality and expressing our most innermost thoughts and feelings. DMT sessions will typically invite you to; Beginning / Warm-Up: - Become aware of any thoughts or emotions that you are currently experiencing and particularly any that you wish to release during the session (verbally sharing these with the class is not expected). - Discover and feel different body joint isolations through some guided practice. Middle / Freestyle Dancing (90 minutes minimum): - Drop into your body - listen, express and move with the body's impulses. - Explore different movement paths. - Enjoy the music, enjoy the movement, play and have fun. Closure / Cool Down: - Reduce your heart rate, body temperature, stretch and reflect on what showed up in your session. - Practice particular breathing techniques to calm the mind and nervous system. The space will allow 15 people max. No dance experience necessary, all are welcome. Eventbrite link >>> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dance-movement-therapy-dmt-sessions-brookvale-tickets-116565397241