THE INTIMACY OF TANGO | Gina Cloud | TEDxPacificPalisades

Tango conjures up images of passion, but little know that it is a microcosm of intimacy, and a practice which allows us to heal the places inside of us that fear connection.
Having danced her whole life, Gina discovered Argentine tango 2 years ago and it has changed her in ways she could not have imagined. Her realization that Argentine tango is also a healing practice inspired her to share the tools and benefits of this art form as a way of helping others heal the most important aspect of their lives: their relationship with themselves and the ability to connect with others. Gina will explore the profound and scientifically documented effects of Argentine tango on the nervous system and the neuroendocrine system as a path for healing body, mind and spirit, and awakening our capacity for deeper intimacy in our lives.
Gina Cloud is the creator and founder of GinaCology, a 10-tenet path for women to live fully awake, alive and empowered, from the inside out, free of media influence. She is the author of "W.O.M.A.N: A New Definition," and a co-author in the national and international bestselling book, "The Power of Being A Woman" She is also a women's health expert, speaker, life coach, tango dancer and the single mother of a 20-year-old daughter. She has hosted her own radio show, with more than 150-episodes, as well has being a guest expert on many radio and TV programs, including KPFK Pacifica, Playboy Radio and The Ricki Lake Show. Her passion for empowering others comes through her words and her presence. She is deeply committed to helping every human being awaken to and live through their fullest potential. www.ginacology.com
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[@vkng_drag0n982]

I feel you girl! That exactly what happened to me. After a break up a friend introduce me to tango and I got hooked
Now I can't wait for the weekend to get embraced.

[@TheMateriaalkunde]

Started to dance tango at 50, so 20 yrs ago. Still one of the best decisions in my life. She is right: During the Tanda, the exchange of feeling is maximum.. Tango is not about steps, it is just the pair that dances and the communication that is tested to its limit. You need such an intense concentration to read each other properly. 'tango trance', I call it sometimes.

[@zana5001]

Beautiful TED talk Gina ~ Much love and blessings, Zana

[@MDMTheGladiator]

You don't choose Tango, Tango chooses You...

[@BigBlu1]

Love it - 'Hugging' fabulous

[@GeertVanduffel]

a good middle age approachment of dance... I dance the tango 25 years mostly without that rubble called cabeceo... Sometimes If I want to dance with someone I don 't know, I make explicit eye contact before inviting, otherwise I simply invite or go talk and sometimes when girls are already invited or don 't want I accept. When women invite me, I sometimes refuse to.

[@spdkween]

I need to tango again...

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[@pacov.8300]

Nice summary of what I hate about Tango. Pretentious, cliquey people who take dancing too seriously and think it is too much of a commitment to dance 10 minutes with a stranger...

[@tometjerry5748]

Everything she says and is factual is wrong.

[@MasterShadowEroticHypnosis]

enlighten us O wise one!