Second Chances for Virgin Media where I shared my journey in sobriety, the production team sent me to speak to psychotherapist, David Mooney, who is also a renowned Movement Medicine Teacher. A post shared by Mind The Gap Films (@mindthegapfilms)This was part of the activities I had to engage in to give more meaning to my journey in the series. In one of the sessions, David explained to me the neuroscience of dance and how dancing has a significant impact on the nervous system benefiting both the brain and the body in different ways: it enhances neuroplasticity, boosts dopamine and serotonin, strengthens the motor system, reduces stress and anxiety, improves memory and cognitive function, enhances proprioception and reflexes and delays neurodegenerative diseases.As you can see, the benefits are powerful for our brain, body, heart and soul.I was beyond fascinated when I was presented with this wealth of scientific information.
I could not believe that this activity I have been practising throughout my life was benefiting me in a way I was so oblivious to. Dancing is second nature to me. In Venezuela, I just danced.
I never did it thinking about the benefits. In fact, I did not know about the benefits at all.It’s not surprising that now that I am aware of the benefits of movement through dancing, I want to dance more and more until I am physically incapable of doing so. Through dancing, I would like to express and share joy.
I would like to share with everybody that part of me that is very vibrant, hoping that it is contagious. For this, I am using my social media platforms.If you see me dancing to any of the Latin American rhythms, whether it is salsa, merengue, vallenato, lambada or bachata, you are more than welcome to come and join me. And together we can have a Latin party!Dancing is not just an activity for me.
It is a deep connection to my roots. It is a reminder of who I am and where I come from. I now know that no matter where I go, the music and the love for
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