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When the body speaks before words We communicate well beyond verbal language. Postures, gestures, micro-movements, breathing, gaze: the body constantly transmits messages often more authentic than those expressed with words. According to the work of Albert Mehrabian, up to 93% of our communication occurs through non-verbal means (intonation, gestures, expressions), compared to only 7% through pure verbal content. This does not mean that words do not matter, but that their meaning is always colored by the body language that accompanies them. Movement, a reflection of inner states In psychology, the body is considered a mirror of our internal states: stress, joy, anxiety, or confidence can be read in posture and body dynamics. For example: 🔵Hunched shoulders often indicate fatigue or withdrawal; 🔵A fast walking pace may reflect inner agitation; 🔵A smooth and deep breath generally indicates a certain serenity. In NLP, these signals are called access cues: they help identify how a person experiences a situation (for example, whether they connect more with their emotions, mental images, or logical reasoning). The body thus becomes an entry point to understanding inner patterns. Non-verbal communication: between consciousness and the unconscious A large part of our body language escapes our awareness. We can choose our words, but much less our micro-expressions or spontaneous gestures. That is why the body is often perceived as more sincere than speech. It reveals what we truly feel, even when we try to mask it. This dimension is particularly explored in dance therapy, where movements become a way to decode and express emotional experiences that are sometimes inaccessible to words alone. The body as a tool for emotional regulation Body language is not just a reflection: it can also become a lever. Moving differently, changing posture, breathing more deeply directly influences our emotions and state of mind. Studies in neuroscience show that straightening one’s posture or adopting a deeper breath activates circuits of confidence and reduces the perception of stress. Thus, the language of the body also becomes a tool for inner transformation. My support: listening to and freeing body language In my support sessions, whether individual or group, I invite everyone to become aware of their body language and to use it as an ally rather than to endure it: 🔵Skills assessments integrating body listening to connect professional paths and personal alignment; 🔵NLP sessions to observe non-verbal signals and open new perspectives for communication and trust; 🔵Free dance workshops to release tensions, express what is unsaid, and transform blockages into fluid movements. The idea is not to mechanically interpret gestures, but to offer a space for everyone to listen to what their body is saying — and learn to use it as a resource. Towards more authentic communication The language of the body is not an addition, but the heart of our communication. Recognizing it opens the way to more authentic exchanges, a better understanding of oneself and others, and improved relational and emotional well-being. And what if, instead of always searching for the right words, you began to listen to the silent messages your body sends you?

The body, a mirror of the inner self Our gestures, our postures, and our tensions sometimes say more than our words. Body language is not just a simple "detail" of communication: it reflects our deep emotions, our beliefs, our inner patterns. In NLP as in dance therapy, the body becomes a tool for understanding and transformation, allowing us to decode what is happening within us beyond the verbal. NLP: observing to understand inner patterns The Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is based on the idea that our body expresses our internal states. Crossing arms, averting gaze, breathing quickly: these are all clues about how we interact with the world. NLP practitioners use these observations to: 🔵Detect emotional tensions (for example, a tense shoulder revealing fear or restraint); 🔵Identify inconsistencies between what is said and what the body expresses (the famous "double message"); 🔵Access resources: an open posture, a bodily grounding can activate more confidence and fluidity. NLP does not seek to "correct" these signs but to understand them, in order to give more choice and freedom to individuals in their interactions. Dance therapy: when the body speaks before words In dance therapy, the body is not only observed: it is mobilized as a vector of expression. Tensions become languages, gestures silent narratives. A repetitive movement can reveal an emotional loop, an imbalance a difficulty in finding one's place. By giving the body the space to express itself, we allow: 🔵To externalize repressed emotions that do not find their way into words; 🔵To reconnect body and mind by restoring a fluid circulation of energy; 🔵To explore new possibilities: dancing a power posture, for example, can transform the way we perceive and act. Concrete examples: what the body tells Some simple illustrations of this "body language": 🔵A hunched back can translate an emotional burden or an unconscious desire to protect oneself; 🔵A jerky walking rhythm sometimes reflects a state of tension or impatience; 🔵An apparent immobility can hide an inner overflow, like a silence charged with emotions. These signs, far from being "diagnoses," are entry points to listen to and support the lived experience. My support: putting into words what the body expresses In my support sessions in NLP and dance therapy, I help decode and transform these bodily messages. This can involve: 🔵Exercises of observation and grounding to become aware of one's own postures and what they translate; 🔵Sessions of free movement to release tensions and explore new ways of standing and interacting; 🔵Rituals of transformation where a repetitive or limiting gesture is gradually replaced by a more fluid and supportive movement. The body speaks — it is necessary to give it a space to be heard. By relearning to decode its messages, everyone can find more alignment, freedom, and serenity.

When the body illustrates what the mind goes through Change, whether personal or collective, is rarely linear. It goes through phases of resistance, chaos, and then reorganization. Dance, through the language of the body, offers a living metaphor for these stages: it transforms blockages into gestures, hesitations into rhythms, and opens the way to a new fluidity. The blockage: the body as a mirror of resistances In moments of doubt or transition, it is not uncommon to feel physical tensions: contracted shoulders, short breathing, restrained gestures. These bodily signals translate an inner resistance. Dance allows one to give form to this blockage, to make it visible and, gradually, to tame it. Putting into motion what seemed frozen becomes a first step towards change. The regained fluidity: transforming chaos into creative energy By moving, the body regains a broader breath, more supple gestures, a gradual opening. This transition from "rigid" to "fluid" perfectly illustrates what psychologists call adaptability. Movement then becomes a symbolic laboratory: each step taken represents a new possibility, each improvisation a way to overcome fear and explore other horizons. The danced words: giving meaning to the experience Dance does not stop at the body: it can extend into words. Describing one's gestures, naming one's feelings, sharing what movement has revealed, anchors the bodily experience in a conscious awareness. This back-and-forth between gestures and language strengthens self-understanding and the ability to project oneself differently. It is here that movement becomes a metaphor for change: it is not just about dancing, but about "narrating" what has been expressed, transforming a physical experience into an inner journey. My support: from movement to meaning I support individuals and groups through workshops where movement becomes a resource to navigate blockages and reinvent fluidity. Specifically, this takes the form of: 🔵Body explorations to feel and express inner resistances; 🔵Guided sequences that help to gradually transition from rigidity to relaxation; 🔵Time for wording to connect bodily experiences to personal or collective awareness; 🔵A supportive framework where everyone can experiment at their own pace, without judgment. Dancing change to inhabit it better Movement is a universal language that transcends rational blockages to directly touch lived experience. By dancing change, we learn to welcome it, to traverse it, and to transform it into growth energy. Dance thus becomes a poetic and practical tool, a bridge between what holds us back and what sets us in motion. And if, in the face of a blockage, the first step was not a decision but a gesture?

When words are not enough, the body takes over Since always, human beings have used dance as a universal language, capable of expressing what words leave unsaid. In an era marked by stress and pressure, movement becomes a valuable tool to release emotions and regain inner balance. Movement and emotional regulation Neurosciences show that movement plays a direct role on the nervous system. Dancing stimulates the release of endorphins, those well-being hormones that reduce stress and promote a feeling of calm. Studies, such as those from the American Journal of Dance Therapy, highlight that dance can reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Unlike purely sports activities, dance invites to connect body, emotions, and imagination. It becomes a space of expression where one can transform anger, sadness, or anxiety into creative gestures, thus paving the way for better inner clarity. Dance and the nervous system: a natural calming Research in movement psychology shows that dance stimulates the parasympathetic system, the one that "slows down" and brings the body back to a state of balance after stress. By working on breathing, rhythm, and fluidity of gestures, it calms muscle and mental tensions. It is an accessible and universal way to calm the body and free the mind. An investigation conducted by the University of Derby (2020) showed that more than 80% of participants in well-being-oriented dance workshops reported an improvement in their mood and a decrease in their stress after just a few sessions. The collective dimension: dancing together to reconnect Beyond the individual aspect, dance strengthens social bonds. Sharing a movement, following a collective rhythm, or improvising in a group creates a sense of belonging and cohesion. Dance therapy workshops become spaces of release and cohesion, where everyone can express themselves without judgment and reconnect with others through the universal language of the body. My support: movement to regain balance and energy I support individuals and groups by using dance as a tool for well-being and emotional regulation. My workshops are individual or collective and are based on: 🔵Guided movement sessions to release accumulated tensions and regain a smoother breath; 🔵Creative body explorations to transform emotions into gestures and strengthen self-confidence; 🔵Collective moments that stimulate cohesion and promote a more positive team dynamic. These approaches do not replace medical follow-up, but they constitute a valuable complement to cultivate well-being and resilience in both professional and personal life. Towards a reconciliation between body and mind Dance is not just an art or a leisure activity: it is a tool for inner transformation. It offers a language to express the unexpressable, calm stress, and strengthen human bonds. By putting the body in motion, it opens a path to more clarity, energy, and serenity. And if the next time words fail, you simply let movement speak?

How to calm the mind and regain inner space Between hyperconnection and constant pressure, the mind tends to loop: ruminations, anticipation of the future, self-pressure. Dance therapy offers a simple and profound way to soothe this incessant flow: moving from the mind to movement, from control to fluidity. Why the mind gets carried away Our brain is programmed to analyze, predict, solve. But when used excessively, it turns into a "hamster in its wheel," generating stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Neuroscience shows that 90% of daily thoughts are the same as the day before, proof that our mind tends to ruminate. Letting go then consists of offering a different space, where the body takes over. Dance therapy: moving from the mind to the body Dance therapy invites you to step out of the mental flow through sensory experience. Moving, breathing, feeling: all these entries bring you back to the present moment. Where the mind seeks to control, movement introduces a part of the unexpected and spontaneity that liberates. It is not about "dancing well," but about inhabiting your body and listening to what it expresses. The concrete benefits of letting go through movement 🔵Soothing of the nervous system: fluid and breathed movements activate the parasympathetic system, which reduces stress and promotes relaxation; 🔵Release of tensions: the tense areas of the body become points of exploration and release; 🔵Increased presence: moving with awareness refocuses in the here and now; 🔵Creativity: by stepping out of mental control, we open a space of spontaneity and expression; 🔵Sensation of inner space: the mind calms down, making way for a new breath, for regained clarity. Simple practices to experiment Some ideas to invite letting go into daily life: 🔵Play soft music and let your body sway without trying to "do it right"; 🔵Close your eyes and follow your breath with small gestures (shoulders, arms, head); 🔵Take a minute of micro-movements to release the jaws, wrists, or neck when you feel the mind getting carried away; 🔵Dance freely to rhythmic music while imagining "shaking" the thoughts to let them settle. My support I support individuals and groups who wish to experience letting go through dance therapy. Each session combines a time for exchange to set your intention and a time for guided free movement, allowing the mind to calm down and the body to become a resource again. Regaining inner space Letting go is not abandonment, but the art of loosening the grip of control to welcome more fluidity. Thanks to dance therapy, everyone can regain that inner space where the mind stops looping and where the body becomes a precious ally. What if you gave yourself this moment to let your body, rather than your thoughts, guide you?