3 Books for the Body and Mind
The cold of winter can leave us feeling lethargic, stiff, and tired. This month, as Spring slowly starts to awaken around us, it’s time for us to also reawaken and reenergize ourselves. March is a great time to focus on awakening the body, and realigning our mental and physical selves. Our bodies may have been in hibernation so to speak, but our minds might have been racing on.
These are 3 books I like to lean into when I am readying myself for the new season, and get myself moving:
The Somatic Therapy Workbook
By Livia Shapiro
Somatic movement is the process of using slow, deliberate movements to
release internal tension and emotions. Shapiro, through the use of the
workbooks, immerses readers into the somatic experience by providing this
interactive and tested workbook. Within this workbook, you can find journal
prompts, exercise guides, and real-life experiments to guide you on your
journey. Find healing from within with Shapiro’s engaging guide to intuitive,
and intentional movement.
Getting Here By Getting There: Life’s Invitations to Dance
By Angela Silva Mendes
Through her book “Getting There by Being Here” Mendes calls us to listen to
our own “Selfprint”. This concept of “Selfprint” follows the idea that although
our bodies may not always be moving, our minds and souls are. Through a
collection of personal and client stories, Mendes gives us four principles
comparing the Western world’s priorities to the rest of the world around us.
By taking control of our “personal roadmaps”, we can learn to slow down,
listen to our true selves and put an end to busy mindlessness. Mendes
reminds us that life is there waiting for us to join in on the dance!
The Dance Cure
By Peter Lovatt
Dr. Peter Lovatt discusses the science behind the power of dance. From
social, physical, emotional, and cultural benefits that dance can have upon
our lives. Dance can enrich us, help us connect to others as well as our roots-
and provide us with an active, stimulating form of happiness. Dr. Lovatt does
not just delve into dance in a general sense but also speaks about each form
of dance can impact our health and mind. From building empathy through
the Scottish country dance to prolonging our life with Zumba, there is a
dance for everyone to be inspired by. Learn which one will add to the joy
and fulfillment in your life in The Dance Cure.
If you have any books you’d like to recommend as well, please share them in the comments!
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