The Embodied Podcast Ep 176: Dancing into Presence with Allyssa Rivera
In this episode, I had a deep and inspiring conversation with Allyssa Rivera, a dance and movement therapist, about the profound role of dance in connecting to the body and our inner worlds. She explained how dance, for her, is a way to "remember the fullness" of her human experience—embodying vitality, exhaustion, and everything in between.
This episode is an invitation to embrace the power of dance, movement, and witnessing—whether you're feeling stuck, grieving, or joyful—because these practices help us navigate the complexities of being human.
In the context of our upcoming WILD retreat series, she highlights how moving through disconnection and stuckness allows us to meet ourselves authentically. It's not about creating a polished, performative dance but engaging with what feels real and present in the moment.
Want to learn more about the WILD retreat series?
Join Allyssa, myself, and two other women as we co-facilitate these day-long online retreats designed to help women reconnect with their wild nature through somatic practices and storytelling.
Learn more and sign up at: www.drdaniellealexander.com/wild-woman.
Learn more about Allyssa here:
www.movingsoulsdancetherapy.com
https://www.instagram.com/movingsouls.dmt/