12/25/2025
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Buon Natale! Joyeux Noël!
I love “Last Christmas” by Wham. But this year I decided to mix it up with my disco favorites. So I put on “Everybody Dance” by Chic. Pure disco energy.
Here’s what I know: Dance isn’t just movement. It’s communion. Every culture has known this since time immemorial.
The Sufis whirl. Indigenous tribes honor the earth. African communities use drums for ceremonies. Aboriginal Australians perform corroborees. Flamenco in Spain. Bhangra in India. Capoeira in Brazil. The Māori Haka. The body knows how to pray when words fail.
Plus the science backs it up: Research by Harvard shows dancing improves cognitive function. Studies show it alleviates anxiety and depression.
So this Christmas, I’m inviting you to dance. Not because you’re good at it. But because your body knows something your mind forgot.
In this week’s newsletter - the newsletter for your soul - I share why dance matters, the research behind it, and how to make it part of your wellness routine.
Link to newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gF2xf_pA
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and prosperous New Year. All the best for 2026. Stay true to your soul.
Rishabh (DJ )