ZumbaMama

Heads up that Cindy and I are switching this Monday and Wednesday. It’ll still be the same team tonight except I will be leading. Wednesday Cindy will lead your toning and Zumba class because I have other obligations. Thanks Cindy, for switching!

Phew! Just did 3 hours of dancing, sweating and learning from a Jammer that drove here from Madison…. Are we done yet? NO! The party starts again at 4 PM and you should be here! The energy will be contagious.

Today’s Jensday Wednesday at Eau Claire Downtown YMCA! Join these amazing peeps at 5:30 pm

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Trauma is not just a memory stored in the mind. According to neuroscientists, it is often held in the nervous system itself, shaping how the body reacts long after the original threat is gone. This is why many people understand their trauma intellectually, yet still feel stuck in anxiety, tension, or shutdown despite years of talking about it.

Research in neuroscience and trauma physiology shows that traumatic experiences can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system. The body may remain locked in fight, flight, or freeze mode, even when life is safe. Talking therapies are powerful for insight and meaning, but words alone do not always reach the parts of the brain and body where trauma is stored. Trauma affects brain regions involved in sensation, movement, and survival reflexes, not just language and reasoning.

This is where physical movement becomes critical. Practices that involve controlled movement, such as walking, stretching, yoga, rhythmic exercise, and somatic therapies, send direct signals to the nervous system that the body is no longer under threat. Movement activates sensory and motor pathways that help recalibrate stress responses and restore balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Studies show that movement can reduce cortisol, improve vagal tone, and increase neuroplasticity, allowing the nervous system to learn new patterns of safety.

Movement based approaches do not replace talking, they complement it. When the body begins to feel safe, the brain becomes more receptive to reflection and emotional processing. This is why trauma informed care increasingly combines cognitive therapies with physical and sensory based methods. Healing is not just about understanding what happened, but about teaching the nervous system that the danger has passed.

Trauma recovery is not a purely mental process. It is a whole body rewiring. Understanding this can shift how we approach healing with more patience, compassion, and effectiveness. For more science backed insights into the brain, trauma, and nervous system health.

I love starting class with this song… “I don’t know about you but I feel good… “ 🎶

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🎶 “I feel good, I feel great, party all night, no time to wait…” 🎶

Few songs get the party started like “I Feel Good” by Pitbull featuring Anthony Watts & DJWS. Released in 2022, this infectious track is a perfect fusion of Dembow rhythms, energetic beats, and Pitbull’s signature hype style, guaranteed to make any night unforgettable.

🔥 The Backstory

Pitbull has always been about creating songs that make people move, and “I Feel Good” was no exception. Collaborating with producers Anthony Watts and DJWS, the goal was to craft a track that celebrates living in the moment, embracing positivity, and feeling unstoppable on the dance floor.

The song’s lyrics and pulsing Dembow beat were designed to capture the pure joy of life, party culture, and having fun without limits — something Pitbull calls “the soundtrack of celebration.”

🎧 Why They Made This Song

Pitbull wanted a song that could bring people together across cultures and languages, combining Latin music vibes with global dance energy. The track emphasizes living freely, letting go of stress, and celebrating life with friends.

It’s less about a story and more about an experience — feeling good, feeling alive, and sharing that energy with the world.

💃 Why It’s Perfect for Any Party

“I Feel Good” is pure energy in musical form. Whether you’re on the beach, at a festival, or just vibing with friends, the song instantly lifts your mood and makes your feet move.

So turn it up, let the rhythm take over, and feel that unstoppable energy! 🎶✨

Another ZIN Jam in the books!