To live fitness as a a lifestyle, we must always be open to new ways of moving our body for our wellness. I recently decided to try a dance movement class with my boyfriend's mother Paule. I have no dance background, but was open to a group class that was outside of my comfort zone.

The instructor was fun and bubbly, and right away made me feel comfortable in a somewhat alien environment. We begun with slow hip figure eights, adding arm swings and head rolls. At first I was SUPER self-aware, wondering if I looked as inexperienced as I felt. I scanned to room to realize that this group of ladies, all decades ahead of me, and maybe not as fit and spry, were far more experienced in something I can only describe as a carefree confidence. As soon as I accepted that this was not about the exterior experience, but more for my internal mind and body, I was gyrating, throwing my arms, rolling on the floor, sweating like a very graceful pig and SMILING!!!

This class was at Yoga West in Grand Junction, a place unfortunately most of you New Yorkers will be unable to experience. But, I would HIGHLY recommend to us all to step outside of your comfort zone and humble yourself every now and then. You will leave the experience with a different, and often neglected form of strength. This one is hard for me to put to words, b\c I have not come across in and text or class what it is. But try it, and help me to describe!!

Here is a link to a video about Dance Mvmt Therapy which I found super intriguing....