A. Do the sequence of stretching exercises in Part 2.
B. Choose a piece of music that makes you feel peaceful. Because you are concentrating on peace make your dance movements flow easily one to the next rather than jerky or jumping up and down. Waltz rhythms are good choices for maintaining or regaining peace.
C. When you are ready, sit down in place on the floor, or on a cushion, or on a chair. Close your eyes, fold your hands in your lap, and visualize a beautiful peaceful garden scene in front of you.
Now see yourself walking along a pathway through the lush scenery. As you walk along this pathway in nature for as long as you like feel your own natural peace returning.
In your mind go sit on a convenient bench. To end your period of reflection open your eyes, take a breath in and out, stand up and stretch.
Now, who would have ever thought I'd be recommending a song that is sung by Sting and co-written by Sting and his guitarist, Dominic Miller, to use for your dance meditation, but I am. Read about it here.
Part 1: Dance Meditation Introduction and Guidelines
Dance Meditation for Kids and Teens
Dance Meditation HandbookFor teens and adults, illustrated with photographs and ink drawings, this is a comprehensive handbook of elements to include in dance meditations, with 6 guided lessons and an appendix of musical suggestions; a companion you won't want to be without in your practice or for teaching! 40 page ebook.
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Meditation for all KidsSitting, walking, dance and group circle meditations, along with positive affirmations, verses and benefits of meditation for kids of all ages and abilities in a 100 page book with illustrations.
Article and photo of Le Louvre, Paris, France by Susan Helene Kramer
