Engaging in regular physical activity can make a big difference in the amount of stress you feel and how you deal with anxiety.
This is why exercising is widely considered to work to reduce stress. Many health specialists recommend exercise as a way to relieve stress and anxiety (as well as mild depression).
Regular exercise, besides being helpful for reducing stress, can also boost your self-confidence.
One highly effective form of exercise is dance. Dancing can reduce stress and alleviate some of the physical tension that comes with it.
Because many forms of dance allow for freedom of expression and creativity, dance can also be beneficial to kids and adolescents who have anxiety problems.
Dance therapy can be less rigid and structured than traditional therapy. This makes it more accessible to some children and teens, who may rebel against the more formal therapeutic approaches.
An article from China describes how young women in the cities are using dance therapy to ease their stress. The article mentions how many of them go to dance therapy studios after work to get some exercise and forget their anxiety for a while.
Dancing can be challenging as well as fun, so it is ideal for people who want to take their mind off troubling things and focus their energies on something positive.
If you want to read more about dance therapy and how people of all ages are benefiting from it, you can read about it at the link below.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-06/28/content_16676453.htm
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