All of us adapt certain coping mechanisms that we turn to when we are at our lowest and most
vulnerable. We adapt certain techniques that helps us explore and express the depths of our thoughts
and emotions such as art, music or movement. Movement/dance helps a person in dealing with
challenges, to cope in a healthy way while enhancing a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-
being. It has been proven to help the brain release dopamine, a natural mood booster and endorphins, a
natural pain killer which further helps in stress reduction, prevention of disease, mood management and
helps in improving a person’s self-awareness and self-esteem.
As part of the Campus Health Plan, the Centre for Counselling, Office of Dean Students, Martin Luther
Christian University organised a Zumba Session with Ms Dapalei Warjri, owner and founder of Linna
Dance Academy, a certified Zumba Fitness Instructer and Pilates Instructor and Ms Ritibaiahunlang
Jyrwa, a certified Zumba and Yoga instructor, on the 9th of June, 2022 at 1 PM at Martin Luther Christian
University.
It was a therapeutic session which allowed the students and staff to express themselves through body
movement and music in a safe and comfortable space. It was a successful event and many positive
feedback was received from those who attended, about how the session was stress relieving, a good
break from their academics and their everyday activities which was refreshing.
Moreover, the facilitators Ms Dapalei Warjri and Ms Ritibaiahunlang Jyrwa conducted this fun and
therapeutic session with a smile on their faces and a zest that is absolutely refreshing and motivating for
all the participants.