The benefits of meditation in children and the impact on emotional intelligence
Known as the ability to contemplate, observe experiences that appear in the present moment and accept them without judging them, meditation can benefit children and their emotional intelligence. The connection between meditation and emotional intelligence Meditation is the practice that self-regulates the body and mind; through it we observe our mental patterns and the way […]
Managing stress in children through dance as a therapeutic form in sensitive periods
The coronavirus pandemic has come with a lot of fears, worries and anxieties that children do not know how to perceive and therefore cannot manage effectively, especially if they were already facing such challenges. Let\’s find out together how we can manage stress during this period while we are going back to kindergarten / school, […]
How we integrate movement into learning
If we think of a song that we learned when we were little using gestures, like \”Bate vântul frunzele\” (Romanian song) for example, it would probably be impossible for us to reproduce it without mimicking those gestures. This is an example of how learning though movement leads to better retention of information in the long […]
What impact does dance have as a therapeutic method on children\’s emotions?
As humans, we move for many reasons, whether out of a need for self-expression, pleasure, connection to the community, habit, or ritual. When the idea of dance movement therapy emerged in the 1940s, it was practised primarily in psychiatric hospitals. However, in the 1950s, as a result of the natural integration of dance with self-expression, […]
Developing life skills through creative dance, play and meditation
Art has always been a good opportunity to disconnect from the real world, helping us to shape ideas and reach a deeper understanding of our emotions. With many implications in maintaining our well-being, artistic works are an integral part of the world we live in, influencing the development of life skills. According to the World […]
The meaning of social-emotional development through dance and its impact upon learning
The early-age development of social-emotional abilities represents an essential part of a child’s development. The capacity to easily express his/her emotions in front of others shows mental maturity, and learning this through movement and dance offers a secure path of freedom for toddlers. Artistic and athletic activities bring together children from a variety of backgrounds, […]