"On The Wood: Healing Via Dance, Fitness & Skating Floors"

 "On The Wood: Healing Via Dance, Fitness & Skating Floors"

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor,

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium 

February 28, 2023

The international Swing/Lindy/Balboa Dance floor of Java Jive at UChicago, the expeditious Dance Fitness floors of Zumba/Bootcamp/Bodyworks & Abs, the multi-faceted Tap Dance floor and the cautious Roller-Skating floor at Hamilton Park District serve as settings of familiarity, safety & creativity for this Sensory-seeking scribe.  The Love and Joy of Dancing, Dance Fitness & Roller-Skating are immeasurable.  Each skill set that I experience and groom for mastery serves as a place for Enlightenment and Healing.

In the Shamanic tradition, wood serves as a symbol of strength and growth.  Dancing, standing and moving atop wooden surfaces (sprung floors, tap boards, stages) can and has promoted relaxation of the dancers and fitness participants' Parasympathetic Nervous System.  Not only do we experience calming energy, but there is also a converse response of excitation and happiness.  

My avocational pursuits have taught me to avoid slippery, non-porous surfaces, such as marble, concrete and non-sprung laminate surfaces.  Safety and comfort are keen factors in the ease of dancing, fitness and skating.  Imagine trying to stay steady & avoid injury during a kick-ball-change or a Susie-Q--an accident waiting to happen. 

Bottom line, I highly recommend movement and music for mood changes, positive outlook and thriving wellness.   Give it thought.