Body-mind connect: Dance and wellbeing workshop

Brought to you by the SSAF

Over the course of 4 weeks students will explore various ways of connecting with the mind-and-body. Through dance, movement, and somatic exercises students will be guided through fun and enjoyable activities which are geared toward supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

Dance has many health-promoting elements: come and learn more about how your mind and body connect and discover some useful take-away skills and tips to help improve your general wellbeing.

This is a four-part workshop series. You can attend any or all workshops!

Workshop 1: Physical wellbeing & dance  - 24th of April (Monday)

• Stress: the mind-body response
• Shifting the physical body toward comfort: how we can leverage dance and movement to support our nervous system in times of stress
• Creative ways of caring for the physical body to help alleviate stress and enrich our everyday life

Workshop 2: Mental wellbeing & dance - 1st of May (Monday)

• Explore the ‘miracle’ question: how we can use dance, imagery, and creative play to overcome obstacles and shift our mindset
• Explore how our thoughts create our reality, and explore how we can shift our thoughts and mental reality through dance and creativity
• Discover how dance can be used to support overall mental health

Workshop 3: Social wellbeing & dance - 8th of May (Monday)

• What are mirror neurons? The important role social relationships in nervous system health
• Playing with ‘mirroring’ and group work: the importance of being seen as we are 😊 
• Connecting with others in creative ways: experience the potential of play and movement to bring us together

Workshop 4: Holistic wellbeing & creativity through dance - 15th of May (Monday)

• Exploring the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social wellbeing through dance.
• Exploring the role of creativity in supporting overall wellbeing
• Consolidating ‘take-home’ skills and DIY tips for nervous system health

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