The Fusion of Fabric Color and 2nd Chakra (Orange)

 

The Fusion of Fabric, Color & Chakras

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman,

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor,

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium

11.17.2021

This week finds me exploring the color, Orange and the 2^nd Chakra. It is also known as the Sacral Chakra. This internal Energy center corresponds to different colors and areas of the body. It governs our emotions, creativity, relationships, well-being and self-expression.

My orange handkerchief-hem skirt and see-through lace top reminds me of the whimsy and flexibility in friendships and loving relationships. The mere definition of see-through connotes “not to be deceived by; not to be taken in by; be wise; to encourage and keep going.”  This definition offers hope in the best of relationships. [Costuming is a subtle, yet, meaningful aspect of The Hoop Narrative].

The choreography is symbolic of the frivolity that I intend to create in response to Beverly Kenney’s “It’s a Most Unusual Day.” The light piano and vocal rendition denote a slight Swing tempo. I purposefully chose the staging of the two punching bags for the 2^nd Chakra’s resistance, protection, connection, etc. as other elements within relationships. When I Swing Dance, I feel the connection of the music, rhythms, phrasing and lyrics. The dance coupling of Lead and Follow creates an element of communication, trust and often resultant--Joy!

Holistic Hoop’s vibe is pulsing with Energy, musicality, color, texture and dance. My Hoop videos reflect the symbiotic relationship that I have with my weighted Hoop, music selection and inspired movements. The synergistic neural response occurs through the Tactile (sense of touch), Vestibular (sense of movement, balance and spatial orientation) and Proprioceptive (sense of position, effort, force and heaviness) input. Hoist, Hover and Hoop…Hoist, Hover and Hoop replay in my thoughts, as I explore the conflation of music and movement in the Hoop.

Aha—another Energetic, therapeutic and wellness strategy suggests that my Parasympathetic Nervous System is positively and quickly fueled by the interplay of Hooping and Dancing. Weekly, I join DJ Vince Adams’ 10,000 StepsHouse Music Party on Twitch (audio feed) and Zoom (video feed). I am inspired by the community of online dancers, Hoopers, roller skaters and fitness enthusiasts who join this virtual event each Wednesday. I am buoyed by this multi-sensory and social-emotional experience, exp. during Covid-19.