Why This Book?

Dancing Mindfulness invites readers into the healing space of the body — not through performance or perfection, but through presence. Dr. Jamie Marich gently introduces movement as a trauma-informed mindfulness practice that allows the body to express what words cannot. Whether through swaying, stillness, or full-bodied dance, this practice offers survivors a way to come back to themselves with compassion and curiosity.

Who It’s For

• Survivors who feel disconnected from their body or identity
• Readers looking for a spiritual or creative approach to trauma healing
• Anyone interested in mindfulness practices that include movement, music, and emotion

Big Takeaways

• Mindfulness can be moving — literally. Dance allows us to witness ourselves without judgment.
• The body remembers, and the body also knows how to release. Movement can be a form of truth-telling.
• You don’t have to be a dancer — you just have to be present.

How It Can Help

This book helps survivors gently reconnect with their bodies after trauma, especially those who have experienced dissociation, body shame, or internalized silence. Dr. Marich offers a safe, inviting space to explore movement as medicine — a way of reclaiming joy, voice, and presence. The practice is flexible, inclusive, and deeply affirming.

Additional Notes or Warnings

• Includes reflections on trauma, addiction recovery, spiritual abuse, and the healing journey.
• Though grounded in movement, the book is accessible to those with physical limitations or mobility concerns — the core practice is mindful awareness, not performance.