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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 56 MIN

#43. The transformative power of dance: Unlocking healing and connection with Dr Indika Gunaratne

from Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton · host Wendy Welpton

What if that feeling of joy when you dance could give you more than fleeting benefits? This week on the podcast, I chat with the wonderful Dr. Indika, also known as the Joyful Dancing Doctor, about her journey from GP to discovering the incredible healing power of conscious dance. We dive into why traditional healthcare can often fall short, how functional medicine is able to go further, and why giving yourself permission to move freely through dance can unlock something truly magical.This episode is all about connection; mind, body and spirit and finding joy in movement. Dr. Indika shares how conscious dance isn’t about steps or choreography; it’s about tuning into your body, releasing emotions, and just letting go. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed or like there’s more to discover within yourself, this is your sign to press play. Let’s dance our way to freedom, joy and healing!To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review.  To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Start to ⁠‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course byclicking here.

What if that feeling of joy when you dance could give you more than fleeting benefits? This week on the podcast, I chat with the wonderful Dr. Indika, also known as the Joyful Dancing Doctor, about her journey from GP to discovering the incredible healing power of conscious dance. We dive into why traditional healthcare can often fall short, how functional medicine is able to go further, and why giving yourself permission to move freely through dance can unlock something truly magical.This episode is all about connection; mind, body and spirit and finding joy in movement. Dr. Indika shares how conscious dance isn’t about steps or choreography; it’s about tuning into your body, releasing emotions, and just letting go. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed or like there’s more to discover within yourself, this is your sign to press play. Let’s dance our way to freedom, joy and healing!To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review.  To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Start to ⁠‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course byclicking here.

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