Starting with joy - Mariana Hilgert (Episode 1)

"I kept forgetting to stop dancing..."**Never Stopped Dancing**This beautiful metaphor serves as a testament to her life's journey—a dance she never halted, but rather evolved into the adult version of her youthful passions. As a child, she was captivated by the arts and movements that inspired her. Today, she channels that same energy, with the added layer of organizing and communicating her experiences to the world. Though her expressions have matured, Mariana remains deeply connected to her childhood interests. These interests continue to inform her current projects, serving as both a personal joy and a shared gift to others.Enjoy!More from Mariana:https://marianahilgert.com/aboutInstagram: ma.hilgert---00:00 Forgetting To Stop Dancing00:26 Podcast Welcome And Guest01:02 Ice Cream And Veggie Combat02:15 Dog View Of Daily Life03:07 How Mariana Describes Her Work05:24 Childhood Roots Of Dance07:55 Creativity Through Associations10:12 Work Identity And Fragmentation12:13 Grown Up Version Of Play13:59 Why Experience Comes First15:59 Handling Resistance With Joy23:35 Filling Your Cup As Teacher27:59 Groundedness And Practice Diversity32:35 Strength Training As Relationship37:01 Start With Joy Feed The Flame39:54 Joy in Small Moments40:39 Dancing Out in Berlin42:21 Dance as Inner State43:03 Finding Your Dance Feeling45:54 No Medals Just Joy47:25 Curiosity Movement Sparks48:48 Mystery and Sacred Dance49:57 Misconceptions and History55:50 Joy Role Models Growth57:48 Student Transformations01:01:18 How to Start Dancing01:03:14 Start With Joy Workshop01:06:11 Creative Body Program01:08:32 Relaxation and Co Regulation01:10:43 Keep Going When Messy01:13:04 Final Thanks and Invitation