Movement is Medicine: A Journey Back to the Self
I’ve always believed that movement is more than just a physical act. It’s a language, a prayer, a bridge between what we feel and what we express. It carries the power to transform, to heal, and to reconnect us with parts of ourselves that we may have forgotten.
For me, dance has always been more than a career—it’s been my medicine. When words failed, my body spoke. When my mind was restless, movement brought me stillness. Whether I was breaking on the streets of Izmir, flowing in a studio in New York, or surrendering to the rhythm of salsa in Cuba, movement has been my way of understanding life. It has helped me process emotions, clear blockages, and tap into energies beyond the physical realm.
We often store emotions in our bodies—grief, joy, trauma, excitement—every experience leaves an imprint. Have you ever noticed how your shoulders tense up when you’re stressed or how your chest feels lighter after a deep, soulful dance session? That’s because movement isn’t just about shaping the body—it’s about unlocking the soul. It reminds us that we are alive, fluid, and ever-changing.
There have been moments in my life where I felt disconnected, lost in thoughts, weighed down by things I couldn’t quite put into words. And every single time, my way back home has been movement. I’ve danced through heartbreaks, transitions, and moments of deep uncertainty. Each time I moved, I cleared space for something new to come in—whether it was clarity, peace, or simply the feeling of being present in my own skin.
Movement as medicine isn’t just about dancing. It can be yoga, walking in nature, shaking off stagnant energy in the morning, or simply breathing deeply and allowing your body to respond intuitively. It’s about being in conversation with yourself through motion, about tuning into the wisdom that already exists within you.
I truly believe that our bodies know the way. If we allow them to guide us, to express freely without judgment, we can access a deep well of healing and transformation. We are not meant to be still for too long—not in our thoughts, not in our energy, not in our emotions. Movement keeps us flowing, keeps us alive, keeps us connected to the divine pulse of life.
So today, I invite you to move—not for performance, not for aesthetics, but for yourself. Let your body lead, let your soul speak, and trust that every step, every sway, every breath is bringing you closer to yourself. Because in the end, movement isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are.
With love and rhythm,
Ezgi
