What is Conscious Dance?

Conscious dance is a form of movement meditation that allows you to tap into your natural internal rhythms. Conscious dance is not performance based and no prior dance experience is necessary. During conscious dance, you embody yourself through breath and free-form movement. Movement meditation practices like these call you back into your body and into the present moment.

Lotus Movement Arts sessions, including JourneyDance™ and Soul Motion®, are intended for people of all ages and ability levels. Through dance, we free ourselves from judgments and constraints and find joy in the movements. Conscious dance can also be helpful in healing and recovery as it taps into each dancer's breath and helps them to become more embodied. These practices can loosen tension and create fluidity in the body. They can increase circulation to areas in need of healing and foster a sense of alignment and kinship between mind, body, and spirit.

Movement meditations are practices that combine mindfulness with physical activity. There are many styles of movement meditation, from walking labyrinths to swimming to conscious dance. Any activity where you intentionally use your breath and awareness of your physical movements to bring you into the present moment is a form of movement meditation. Music and the freedom that conscious movement brings adds joy and vitality to the practice. The value of meditative activities for your overall health and well-being have been extensively researched and documented. Benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and improved cardiovascular health, reduced pain, and increased focus. They also promote better moods, increased empathy, and deeper connection to your inner creative resources.

If you have further questions about these practices or are curious about what they can do for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mark.