Spontaneous Movement was Natural to us as Babies

I am currently reading "Liberating the Body" by Tony Crisp. This little book is filled with simple reminders about natural physical movement and how rooted in ancient wisdom it is.

Below is an excerpt I read this morning:

From www.bornangels.com

"Spontaneous movement was natural to us as babies. We moved our arms and legs in ways that would develop muscles, express feelings and stimulate growth. Our emotions were vented directly and powerfully through such movements. We cried when upset, laughed when happy, and when the time was right we practiced all manner of sounds in preparation for speech. All of this without the intervention of any planning or list of exercises to do. In this way we maintained our physical and psychological health."

The above excerpt reminds me both of Nia's philosophy of dancing through life and the gentle unfolding and realignment process inherent in the Nia 5 stages practice. We do not need to be told how to move. We simply need to remember via listening to the wisdom of our bodies and allowing for its natural expression.

How will you allow your body to express itself naturally and spontaneously today?