Healing through Movement
Grief touches every part of us—our mind, body, and soul. Experiencing loss can feel unbearable, and sometimes words aren’t enough to express the pain. Dance offers a gentle, loving way to reconnect with ourselves and release emotions that feel too heavy to carry alone.
Why Dance Matters
When we grieve, it’s not just our hearts that ache…our bodies carry that pain too. Dancing helps us move through that heaviness, inviting healing through gentle motion and rhythm. Dance reminds us we’re alive, grounded, and not alone, even in the darkest moments where we feel exiled, lost, and isolated.
I have personal experience with this AND there is science behind healing through movement…
Our brains are amazing!!! When we dance, the brain releases the “feel-good” hormone, dopamine, and the “bonding hormone,” oxytocin. These natural compounds help us feel deep connection with others and with ourselves. The parts of our brain responsible for movement, emotion, and memory also simultaneously activate when we dance essentially helping us feel, remember, and heal. This activation can assist in rewiring how we process painful emotions, making dance a powerful tool for healing grief.
What Dance Can Do For You
Give voice to feelings too deep for words
Ease stress and calm the heart
Help you rest when grief is robs you of your sleep
Connect you with others who understand
Restore a sense of strength and control
No dance experience is required to be present with your grief…just a willingness to move in whatever way feels in alignment with you. Whether it’s swaying gently in your living room or joining a group, dance welcomes you to honor your feelings with kindness.
Loving Reminder…
Grief is a long, winding path, and dance can be a tender companion in the process.