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Reflection 12: Music and Dance — One Way the Body Reconnects to Freedom
Music and dance have accompanied humanity long before many of the systems we now rely upon to communicate, organize, and make sense of the world. In this reflection, we explore how rhythm, movement, and sound may offer a pathway back to parts of ourselves that exist beyond words. This is an invitation to reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom, flexibility, and capacity for healing.
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