Holistic movement practices – An emerging category of physical activity for exercise psychology

Vergeer, Ineke; Johansson, Mattias; Cagas, Jonathan Y.

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101870

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“…In contrast, the three experiences most commonly endorsed after vs. during conscious dance reflected improved mood and sense of purpose ("relaxed", 97%; "better mood",98%; and "greater sense of meaning/ purpose"). This provides support for the hypothesis that, as others have suggested, 9,59 increased mindfulness (including an increased capacity for affective awareness 6 and self-regulation 62 ) may be one mechanism by which conscious dance enhances mental health. Future studies are needed to examine how and under what conditions various aspects of mindfulness may be enhanced through conscious dance.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Although no such randomized studies have been conducted with conscious dance, we speculate that for some individuals, conscious dance may have an even greater potential to increase trait mindfulness compared to evaluative forms of dance due to the emphasis on present-moment focus and non-judgmental acceptance. 59 Future experimental studies will be important for determining causal relationships between conscious dance practices and components of psychological well-being.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Another limitation is that the current sample was comprised predominantly of participants of two conscious dance practices, 5Rhythms and Ecstatic Dance. Different forms of conscious dance have different components and philosophies, 13,59,83 and how these differences affect participant experiences remains unknown. Differential effects of various conscious dance practices for improving overall wellness as well as symptoms of specific health conditions will be important to determine.…”

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Conscious dance: Perceived benefits and psychological well-being of participants

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Hennelly

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Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

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Background: Meta-analyses suggest that dance has potential to decrease psychological distress, increase trait mindfulness, and enhance quality of life. Conscious dance can be defined as unchoreographed, intentionally nonevaluative mindful movement commonly practiced in a group setting for purposes of authentic self-expression, self-discovery, interpersonal connectedness, and personal healing or growth.Objective: To assess perceived effects of conscious dance practice (e.g., Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms) and examine associations between frequency/ duration of practice and psychological well-being among participants. Methods: Self-identifying adult conscious dancers completed a survey (N=1003; mean age=47 years; 52% from the U.S; 78% White; 73% female).Results: Conscious dancers with ≥5 years of practice had significantly higher trait mindfulness and life satisfaction compared to newer practitioners. More frequent practice (≥ once per week) was associated with higher trait mindfulness. A strong majority of participants endorsed experiences consistent with mindfulness (i.e., feeling "more present in my body"; 99% of the sample) and psychological flow ("I felt like I was 'in the zone' or 'in the flow' of things"; 93% of the sample) during conscious dance. Among participants endorsing any of five stress-related health conditions, the majority reported therapeutic effects (i.e., that conscious dance "helped them cope" with the condition). Therapeutic effects were most consistently reported by individuals with depression or anxiety (96% endorsement), followed by those with a trauma 2 history (95%), chronic pain (89%), and history of substance abuse or addiction (88%). For all conditions except addiction, therapeutic effects were associated with greater experiences of psychological flow during dance, and the magnitude of these effects was large (Cohen's ds range: 1.0-2.3). Conclusion:Individuals who engage in conscious dance report that these practices help them to cope with stress-related health conditions. Participants reporting longer duration or greater frequency of practice scored higher on measures of psychological well-being. The feasibility and efficacy of conscious dance for improving well-being among individuals naïve to these approaches will be important to determine in future research.

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“…In Australia, this priority is reflected in the broadening of the definition of sport in the most recent policy document “Sport 2030” [ 4 ], to include not only organised competitive sports but also a wide range of other physical activities, including informal, unstructured activities such as walking and swimming, as well as “new and evolving” forms of physical activity (p. 6). The focus in this paper is on some of these “new and evolving” forms of physical activity, in particular a variety of practices that can be referred to as “holistic movement practices” (HMPs) [ 5 ].…”

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“…Sometimes categorised as “mind-body” disciplines, HMPs are physical practices embedded in holistic philosophies of well-being. Non-competitive- and non-performance-oriented in nature, HMPs’ integrative philosophies link movement forms and instructional frameworks not only to physical but also to mental, social, and/or spiritual well-being [ 5 ]. As such, HMPs go beyond traditional forms of exercise, frequently including an emphasis on somatic experiencing, body awareness, mindfulness, and/or personal growth.…”

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Diversification of Physical Activities: An Exploration of Provision Characteristics of Holistic Movement Practices in a Large Australian City

Vergeer

Pogrmilović

2021

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Holistic movement practices (HMPs) are an emerging category of physical activity, contributing to the diversification of physical activity opportunities. Purposefully incorporating not only physical but also mental, social, and/or spiritual elements, HMPs have received limited research attention with respect to participation parameters. The purpose of this study was to begin to map HMPs’ participation potential by exploring the provision features of HMPs in Melbourne. Data were collected via internet searches, with a focus on events offered. Event features, including type, cost, duration, venue address, and target groups, were recorded. Associated neighbourhood characteristics were also explored by linking venue locations to selected census information. Provision was documented for Yoga and Pilates in central Melbourne (1011 events), for Tai Chi and Qigong (323 events), and for a range of smaller HMPs (149 events) across Greater Melbourne. Results indicated a wide range in provision features. Affinities with the holistic nature of HMPs were noticeable in venue choices and neighbourhood socio-demographics. Mention of specific target groups was infrequent. Results are discussed in light of implications for uptake. HMPs exemplify the increasing diversity of physical activity opportunities in modern-day societies. Further research to elucidate their place in the landscape of physical activities is warranted.

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Relationship between types of physical activity and depression among 88,522 adults

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Lopes

Costa

et al. 2022

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Holistic movement practices – An emerging category of physical activity for exercise psychology

Cited by 17 publications

References 85 publications

Conscious dance: Perceived benefits and psychological well-being of participants

Conscious dance: Perceived benefits and psychological well-being of participants

Diversification of Physical Activities: An Exploration of Provision Characteristics of Holistic Movement Practices in a Large Australian City

Relationship between types of physical activity and depression among 88,522 adults

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