Reconnecting to the feminine: Transformative effects of Sensual Movement and Dance
Dance is documented to produce substantive neurophysiological, psychological and quality of life benefits. Adding to that research we document the therapeutic effects of Sensual Movement and Dance in restoring women to a state of wholeness, enhanced self expression and a general sense of ease. Specifically, we report on the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual findings of an eight week pilot research study. Informing the design of the pilot are reports over a ten year period by women participants in a Sensual Movement and Dance programme that indicate consistent growth in self confidence, reduction in stress, marked decrease in levels of self consciousness, and improvements in women's senses of autonomy and overall quality of life. In the pilot study, most participants also reported improvements in emotional regulation and a decrease in anxiety and depression. According to study 5. DMAS_3.1&2_Fasullo_69 88.indd 69 3/16/17 12:43 PM Lisa Fasullo John Lurquin Gerard Bodeker 70 Dance, Movement Spiritualities participants, more than simply talking about sensuality, women want to feel more of it in themselves and in their lives.