During an intense meditation, I heard, "TikTok is the answer to your questions!"
Wait What? My muse went on to say, "Get on and start dancing again."
No, No, No, my mind screamed, "That's the LAST thing I want to do!"
That was back in 2019. At that time, I could barely leave my home to go grocery shopping, much less express myself through dance in front of anyone. Yet I made the bold decision to follow the calling and slowly started, feeling safe to express myself in dance, especially because I told myself that no one in real life knew me out there in TikTok land. Crazy how my mind convinced me that I was anonymous on the TikTok platform. I am sure that my guides supported me in this lack of awareness so that I could get on with my spiritual work.
The act of allowing my body to move to music opened up something within me that I didn't even realize was missing. I began to feel a sense of freedom that I hadn't felt since I was a child. As I continued dancing and creating these posts, I realized how much more I was able to tap into my emotions and feel safe within my body again.
My muse had guided me into a self-healing modality without my awareness. They had connected me to the long-forgotten freedom of my Inner Child. As time passed and I created more and danced more, I tapped into the music's unique ability to stir up emotions, memories, and sensations that words had not been able to reach. Combining music with movement was like opening a portal to a deeper level of emotional release. My body started to speak, expressing what had been locked away. The rhythm and beat acted as guides, encouraging my body to let go of what no longer served me.
The liberating phenomenon that continues with each free dance moment reminds me of young children and their freedom of expression. They dance without care, without judgment, and with pure joy. When we were children, many of us moved our bodies freely without worrying about how it looked or whether we were doing it "right." This childlike freedom is something many of us lose as we grow up, especially if trauma or pain interrupts that natural flow of joy. Returning to this free movement is a gateway to Inner Child healing.
Allowing yourself to dance—no matter what kind of music you choose—gives your Inner Child permission to come out and play again. With time, free dance becomes a safe space to reconnect with that sense of freedom, curiosity, and joy. It's an act of self-love and self-compassion, allowing the most vulnerable and playful parts of yourself to feel seen and expressed.
I would have laughed out loud if someone had told me back then that someday I would be the co-owner of Inner Haven AND collaborate with my beautiful friend, Liz Vergin, to bring
Ecstatic Dance Parties to our Inner Haven sanctuary.
With Inner Haven, we have held this type of event twice in the past year. Witnessing so many people's immense joy and transformation through dance has been a humbling and rewarding experience.
I love that I have partnered with Liz (Dj Pumpkin Spice), as she plays the kind of music that I used to allow myself to dance to in my teens and 20s. I know that through the practice of ecstatic dance, not having any set dance moves and just allowing your body to move as IT wants to, is the key to moving emotions, traumas, and stuck energy out of our body so that we may make space for ourselves to embody joy and peace. It doesn't matter what kind of music; all that matters is YOUR intention to reconnect with the child within who wants to PLAY!
My mission to support others in reconnecting to their Inner Child has been a huge part of why I continue to show up on social media and dance! I want to show others that dancing to ANY kind of music can help foster a sense of liberation and harmony within your body.
Children innately know how to move energy and emotions through their bodies, so they randomly twirl, etc. Our Ecstatic Dance Party to Connect to Your Inner Child is a beautiful opportunity to allow yourself to reconnect to this innate blueprint we were all born with and allow the JOY of life to come back to your being.
With Immense Love and Gratitude, I invite you to come and PLAY in a safe space!
Christina Hladnik
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