We would love to be a part of your self-care plan for 2018! Self-care is not (just) about indulgence, it’s about creating a life with healthy habits & people in it. Check out some of the benefits of dance on both our mental & physical well-being:
“Through regular aerobic training that incorporates some type of dance at least once a week anyone can maximize his or her brain function.”
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201310/why-is-dancing-so-good-your-brain
“regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture and muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination and beating stress” (NHS).
“When dancing an ample flow of mood-improving chemicals is released helping to elevate our mental state; even one lively dance session has been proven to reduced depression in comparison to vigorous exercise or listening to music according to research conducted by The Arts in Psychotherapy.”
“Additionally, whilst the physical movement of dance helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression, dancing with others also helps us feel more connected and social. Dance classes can encourage social bonds and friendships which are key factors in improving our mood and mental health.”
https://www.ids.co.uk/blog/the-benefits-dancing-has-on-mental-health/
“studies show that dance helps reduce stress, increases levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin, and helps develop new neural connections, especially in regions involved in executive function, long-term memory, and spatial recognition.”
Mahasti - The Bellydance Emporium - Dance on Concession Street in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 