I fell in love with this video immediately, although I must admit, I have no idea what’s being sung about!
The important thing for me is that the left foot never moves — why you may ask, is this important?
Thanks to Ginger's Brother!
Well, if you can’t stand and dance with this Cat, the anchored left foot is the key to knowing that dancing is still possible for you. Even if you're in the office or bed bound.
Push yourself away from your desk — move out so you’re sitting on the front half of your chair, being sure your weight is still well supported. Plant that left foot and move everything else, the arms the head, lift that right foot. Switching your feet from right to left as needed — just be sure one foot is always on the floor for stability. Can’t lift a foot yet? Then lift your heels or just move the arms, body and head. Try to get the arms higher than the heart as much as possible.
Find the beat, find the fun in moving. Add some of your own moves too, but don’t forget to breathe. If you're bed-bound, just pulse your legs and feet bringing the arms up as high as you can, moving the head with an attitude.
See how long you can dance. Each time, try to dance just a little longer until you can do the song all the way through. Don't like this song? Do the movements to one of your own favorites.
This is especially fun if like me your chair is a ball and adds extra bounce to the tune.
After you’re finished your dancing, place both feet on the floor, rest your arms in your lap and close your eyes. Take a few integration breaths and notice your body. Your heart beat, the moisture on your skin, your muscles’ reaction to moving in so many different new ways — the smile that’s now found its way onto your face.
I hope you’ll be dancing with the Cat today and many other days!
As always, let me know how this works for you or if you have any questions / suggestions. It’s good to share, because none of us are in this alone.