Today is about letting go and letting love lead the way.
But first, here are four facts to get your mind on board:
- Dancing boosts self-esteem.
- Dancing lifts your mood and attitude.
- Dancing has been shown to prevent dementia.
- Research has found that dancing can reduce the intensity of depression and anxiety.
In a 2019 study, college students who listened to classical music daily for two months significantly lowered their anxiety levels.
And science suggests that intentionally listening to upbeat music to improve your mood really works!
Still Dancing After All This Time?
Can you say the same? Are you still dancing?
No matter where you are today, we’re going to use dance to reconnect with our love for life and regain our momentum!
Elton John’s Advice for Living
Live for each second without hesitation, says Elton John.
Dancing is vital—not just for fun and freedom but for mental health too. It pulls us out of our heads and connects us directly with our hearts and bodies. When we dance, we let our bodies move to the rhythm of our hearts, without overthinking. We just move.
Your Sacred Muscles Workout 💪 Turning the Beat Around 🕺🏽
- Choose an upbeat song that makes you feel good. It can be any genre or style, as long as it makes you want to move and feel happy. It’s going to be even more powerful if there is sentimental value in the song you choose!
- Find a comfortable and private space where you can listen to the song without distractions. This can be your bedroom, living room, or even outdoors.
- Take a few deep breaths and set a positive intention for how you want to feel after listening to the song. For example, you may want to feel energized, calm, or happy.
- Start playing the song and let the beat guide you. Move your body in whatever way feels natural and comfortable to you. You can dance, jump, or simply sway to the rhythm.
- Focus on the lyrics and the melody of the song. Let the music fill you up and drown out any negative thoughts or emotions.
- Keep moving and listening to the song until you feel your mood lifting and your energy increasing. Let go of everything. Let go of everything except this wonderful present moment.
- When the song is over, take a moment to appreciate how you feel. If you're not quite there yet, you can always repeat the process with another song!
My Love for Dance and How Eric Made It a Healing Tool
I’ve always loved to dance, but it wasn’t until I met Eric that I began using it as a healing tool.
My husband, Eric Lumiere, Fenix’s dad, is a world-renowned singer-songwriter with Billboard hits and a strong following in Europe. 🎵 Music is his life—he’s always singing and dancing, even more than Fenix and I.
Eric has brought so much music back into my life, and it truly has the power to clear negative energy. It’s a mystical, magical resource.
I’m glad to share this with you today as a reminder to play more music and dance much more!
We love you!
Dr. Zoë, Fenix, Ellie, and Eric xoxo
