{"id":7197,"date":"2019-11-24T12:21:35","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T17:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/?p=7197"},"modified":"2019-12-04T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T17:23:23","slug":"dance-away-your-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/blog\/dance-info-news-trends\/dance-away-your-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Away Your Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Sure, this time of year is fun and festive, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy. Stress is a natural part of life and like so many things, it ebbs and flows. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year for a lot of people. Cooking, baking, shopping, cleaning, work deadlines, relatives visiting\u2026 the list goes on!<\/p>\n

Here is our recommendation; take the time to acknowledge the stress in your life, recognize how it\u2019s affecting you, and determine ways you can beat it. Here at Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Reston, we know one sure-fire way to beat stress and bust anxiety: of course, it\u2019s dancing, and we\u2019ve got the science to back it up.<\/p>\n

Dance is exercise, and exercise is a natural remedy for reducing stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most experts agree that exercise, connecting with friends, and relaxation are all key components to beating stress naturally. You\u2019ll find all three of them through the doors of\u00a0 our Reston dance studio.<\/p>\n

We know dancing is fun \u2014 but it\u2019s also a great form of exercise. Many people are so engaged with fun and learning that they\u2019re not even aware of how much exercise they\u2019re actually getting. Like any other form of cardio exercise, dancing seems to have mood-enhancing benefits. Dancing causes your body to release endorphins \u2014 chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers \u2014 and also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress. So, put on your dancing shoes and let\u2019s get moving!<\/p>\n

Music Soothes Stress Away<\/strong><\/p>\n

The soothing powers of music are\u00a0well-documented<\/a>. For example, studies have shown that listening to music on headphones reduces stress and anxiety in hospital patients before and after surgery.<\/p>\n

The growing field of Music Therapy attests to the healing power of music. Whether it\u2019s the steady lilt of a waltz or the heart-pounding throb of a tango, the pattern and rhythm of music soothes away stress. The music and movement of dance also taps into the power of self-expression, opening the door to another big stress buster.<\/p>\n

The Power of Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies<\/a> have shown that simply holding hands with someone can reduce your body\u2019s stress response. Touch can release endorphins into the body and help balance the body, which can improve a person\u2019s mental state. Partner dancing requires respectful touching and social interaction, both of which can promote better health and happiness. Coming to a class at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Reston is like spending time with friends.\u00a0 Our classes bring people together in a relaxed, friendly environment. A twirl around the dance floor can feel like a mini-vacation from your regular life.<\/p>\n

Bust your stress with dance.<\/strong>\u00a0There\u2019s nothing like a vigorous 45-minute session on the dance floor to loosen up that attitude and feel recharged. There\u2019s every reason in the world to do it, including taking a short break from the holiday stress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sure, this time of year is fun and festive, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s easy. Stress is a natural part of life and like so many things, it ebbs and flows. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year for a lot of people. Cooking, baking, shopping, cleaning, work deadlines, relatives visiting\u2026 the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dance-info-news-trends"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7197"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7197\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/herndon-reston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}