When the mind takes up all the space
Chronic stress is often the result of an overactive mind. Between professional obligations, personal responsibilities, and the incessant flow of information, our mind remains in a state of constant alertness. This cognitive hyperactivity leads to emotional overload, fatigue, and, in the long term, physical imbalances (tension, sleep disorders, disrupted digestion). The body then becomes the silent reflection of a saturated mind.
Dance as a grounding path
Dance therapy offers a valuable alternative: bringing attention back to the body. Through movement, one leaves the flow of thoughts to reconnect with sensations: the rhythm of breathing, the weight of the body, the fluidity of gestures. This bodily refocusing interrupts the cycle of rumination and frees up a space of inner calm.
Studies in neuroscience (Koch et al., 2019; American Journal of Dance Therapy) show that dance significantly reduces cortisol levels, the stress hormone, and improves emotional balance by stimulating well-being neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
A tool to reduce chronic stress
Unlike purely mental approaches (such as analysis or discourse), dance therapy engages the whole body in the process of emotional regulation. By moving, muscle tensions ease, breathing relaxes, and the nervous system gradually regains its balance.
According to a meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Psychology (2021), expressive movement practices significantly improve stress management, vitality, and resilience, especially in individuals facing chronic overload situations.
Examples of practices to get out of the mind
🔵Conscious dancing: allowing spontaneous movements to emerge in rhythm with breathing;
🔵Releasing tensions: shaking the arms, legs, or the whole body to release excess load;
🔵Exploring fluidity: moving as if crossing water, to soothe rigidity and bring softness back to the gesture;
🔵Using music: choosing a calming or energizing piece according to the moment's state, and letting oneself be guided by the rhythm.
My support: dancing to soothe and rebalance
I support individuals, either individually or collectively, to get out of the mind and reconnect peacefully with their body through dance therapy and NLP. My offerings include:
- Individual sessions to identify sources of tension and create a space for emotional release through movement;
- Group workshops to regulate stress together, share the group's energy, and strengthen cohesion;
- Simple body rituals to integrate into daily life to maintain balance and serenity over the days.
Towards a regained harmony
Reconnecting body and mind means offering the mind a space to rest and the body a regained freedom. Dance therapy then becomes an accessible and profoundly human path to reduce chronic stress, soothe the nervous system, and regain lasting well-being.
And if, to lighten your mind, you simply started with a dance step?
