Zafeiroudi Aglaia, Tsartsapakis Ioannis, Trigonis Ioannis, Kouli Olga, Goulimaris Dimitrios, Kouthouris Charilaos
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, University of Thessaly, 42100 Trikala, Greece.
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 62122 Serres, Greece.
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Sep 5;13(17):2230. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13172230.
Mindfulness has expanded from seated meditation to include embodied practices emphasizing somatic awareness and emotional regulation. Dance offers a creative, accessible pathway to mindfulness, especially in non-clinical settings where movement-based approaches may better support self-regulation, interoception, and well-being. This scoping review investigated empirical studies on dance-based mindfulness interventions targeting non-clinical, amateur and recreational populations. Six databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, ERIC, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were searched for peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025. Eligible studies combined dance with mindfulness and somatic movement practices and were conducted with non-professional participants of all ages in non-clinical settings. Study selection, data extraction, and appraisal followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Ten empirical studies met the inclusion criteria, spanning diverse populations from primary school children to older adults. Interventions included Dance/Movement Therapy, ballet with yoga, Sufi-inspired group dance, and school- or community-based mindful movement programs. Reported outcomes included improvements in body awareness, emotional regulation, stress reduction, self-compassion, social connection, and overall well-being. A thematic synthesis identified five domains: (1) psychological and emotional outcomes, (2) embodiment and self-compassion, (3) relational and social benefits, (4) feasibility and acceptability, and (5) sustained and preventive effects. Dance-based mindfulness interventions in recreational contexts show promising psychosomatic and emotional benefits. Although the current empirical base is limited and methodologically diverse, this scoping review provides a necessary foundation for understanding this emerging field. There remains a strong need for interventions that are theoretically grounded, culturally sensitive, and pedagogically integrated, particularly within classroom-based dance educational contexts.
正念已从坐姿冥想扩展到包括强调身体觉知和情绪调节的身体练习。舞蹈为正念提供了一条富有创造性且易于参与的途径，尤其是在非临床环境中，基于运动的方法可能更有助于支持自我调节、内感受和幸福感。本范围综述调查了针对非临床、业余和娱乐人群的基于舞蹈的正念干预的实证研究。检索了六个数据库（PubMed、PsycINFO、Scopus、ERIC、Web of Science和谷歌学术），以查找2010年至2025年期间发表的同行评审研究。符合条件的研究将舞蹈与正念和身体运动练习相结合，并在非临床环境中对所有年龄段的非专业参与者进行。研究选择、数据提取和评估遵循PRISMA-ScR指南。十项实证研究符合纳入标准，涵盖了从小学生到老年人的不同人群。干预措施包括舞蹈/运动疗法、芭蕾与瑜伽、受苏菲派启发的集体舞蹈以及基于学校或社区的正念运动项目。报告的结果包括身体意识、情绪调节、压力减轻、自我同情、社交联系和整体幸福感的改善。主题综合确定了五个领域：（1）心理和情绪结果，（2）身体体现和自我同情，（3）关系和社会效益，（4）可行性和可接受性，（5）持续和预防效果。在娱乐环境中基于舞蹈的正念干预显示出有前景的身心和情绪益处。尽管目前的实证基础有限且方法多样，但本范围综述为理解这一新兴领域提供了必要的基础。仍然迫切需要理论基础扎实、文化敏感且教学整合的干预措施，特别是在基于课堂的舞蹈教育背景下。
