The mind-body connection is a terrible thing to waste* but even worse to misuse

The mind-body connection, while not a novel phenomenon, has become a trendy topic in health and wellness circles. Often used as a selling point for various health programs, the mind-body connection is inherent in everyone. Its accessibility may not be so apparent, and this is where we can go overboard trying to access or “perfect” it. Furthermore, connecting the mind and body can be harmful when forced or done so from an uninformed lens. Dancers especially can be susceptible to emoti