#7. Healing through Dance: Getting Lost and Finding Yourself with Galit Criden

In this episode of 'A Healing Guide,' I sit down with the wonderful Galit Criden, a choreographer, somatic practitioner, community builder to explore the bodies most ancient medicine: movement.We dive into Galit’s journey with dance and her transformative RESET classes, where movement becomes a way to process emotions, release old stories, and rediscover joy. Galit shares how dance can be a daily practice of meeting yourself exactly as you are- whether you’re moving through grief, rage, joy, or feeling disconnected or lost.We talk about what we’ve collectively forgotten about movement, how to reconnect with our bodies, and why creativity, community, and play are essential for healing and motherhood.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What we’ve forgotten about the natural language of movementHow Galit’s RESET classes use dance to process life in real-timeWhy letting go doesn’t mean losing yourselfThe role of touch in reconnecting with yourself and othersHow to foster creativity in yourself and in childrenWhy community and shared movement can amplify healingWhether you’re a dancer or someone who swears they “can’t dance,” this episode invites you to reclaim your body, liberate your emotions, and remember the joy and freedom that comes from moving without self-judgment.You can find Galit at:IG: @Galit.CridenHer RESET classes:IG:@reset_danceYou can find Leora at: IG:@a.healing.guide.podRecommended resources:RESET Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C06fTE4o3Xvw8p8zzZbHm?si=lhmmKK2FRkOJ07McQrXrCw&nd=1&dlsi=7386a1472a2147b1Connection between dancing and healing https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/transformative-rx-burnout-grief-and-illness-dance-2024a1000hqj?form=fpfMatriachal principles: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2xdVFqIsD6/Books involving Matriarchal PrinciplesThe Thirteen Clan Mothers: Jamie SamsBraiding Sweetgrass: Robin Wall KimmererServiceberries: Robin Wall KimmererTimestamps:00:17 Defining Somatic Movement01:12 Meet Galit Criden02:34 What we Have Forgotten about Dance and Movement03:54 The Healing Power of Dance06:54 Inside a Reset Class15:00 How To Letting Go Without Losing Yourself20:30 Daily Practices for Presence 25:08 Nurturing Creativity and Boldness27:34 Integrating Creativity into Motherhood33:39 The Power of Stillness and Closing Thoughts