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Rhythm and Flow: The Science Behind Dance Therapy and Yoga's Therapeutic Effects

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What is the primary mechanism through which dance therapy and yoga exert their therapeutic effects?

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Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system
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Dance therapy and yoga promote relaxation and stress reduction by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which counterbalances the sympathetic nervous system's fight-or-flight response.

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