When speaking of movement therapy,
it relates to body movement that helps in maintaining emotional, physical,
spiritual and mental well-being. There are many therapists who prescribe
physical exercise to maintain a healthy body and quick heal.
Physical movements help in getting
connected to your subconscious mind so your body and mind can be relieved from
tensions and stress. These are also conditions that lead to the development of
diseases.
Dance Therapy
This therapy has been used by many
experts as a form of alternative treatment for treating a number of conditions.
Movement specialist has been suggesting this form of treatment since a long
time in the past.
Before suggesting this form of
treatment, practitioners are expected to hold a Master’s degree in relevant
field. They can be certified as BC-DMT (Board Certified – Dance Movement
Therapist). They also have to meet all requirements mentioned by certified
associations.
They work in various fields
including rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, and medical facilities. They
can also offer with their private services to the community.
Their main goal is to help people
overcome psychological challenges and be able to interact and express
themselves socially, physically and emotionally. People of all age groups and
suffering from multiple conditions can benefit from this therapy.
Somatic Movement Therapy
This therapy provides people with
the awareness related to things going on within their body. The main aim of
this therapy is to keep everyone informed about the right way to follow
movement to help get connected to the unconscious mind. At the same time, it
helps in understanding the ways you need to eliminate from your body movement
that detrimental to your overall health.
People who are always concerned
about their best body control for their athletics, dancer or other performances
are generally seeking help from professional somatic movement practitioners.
This movement is also helpful in making you aware of your dysfunctional
movements that can elevate pain and interfere with your life.
It helps you in identifying and
developing better and improved movement patterns to improve your body
functioning. There are a number of practices that come under this category.
Some of the therapies include interaction with your instructor in such a way
that he guides you using verbal directions.
Some of the daily movements can
include walking, bending and standing. Later on, you can also develop your
movements where you need to improve in your fields such as enjoying musical
instruments and sports.
Tai chi art and Yoga
In some cases and centres, experts
try and blend a number of exercises with movement therapy. This helps in
getting your familiar with your body and its movements. Most of the experts try
and blend yoga science, tai chi art form and qi gong with movement therapy.
Such art forms can also be used to create awareness amongst people.
One main benefit is that such
therapies are in general conducted within a group of people. The instructions
are given away by the instructor guiding you with the movements you need to
improve. This also proves helpful for you as you get to explore and structure
your pattern.
