Movement as Medicine: Exploring the Class with Jaycee Gossett

In This Body

Join Ailey Jolie and Jaycee Gossett, movement artist and founding teacher of The Class, on this episode of In This Body. The conversation explores embodiment as a lifelong practice, the evolution from performance-based movement to somatic healing, and how the body can become a portal to truth, compassion, and vitality. Jaycee shares her personal journey through competitive dance, burnout, and reconnection—offering insight into how movement, breath, and intentional practice can shift both inner and outer landscapes. The episode also speaks to the power of community, agency, and somatic presence as tools for transformation. We hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode:

• 03:04 – Personal Journey to Embodiment
• 06:03 – The Impact of Dance on Self-Connection
• 09:06 – Exploring Different Movement Practices
• 11:57 – Collective Healing Through Movement
• 14:50 – Understanding the Class Structure and Philosophy
• 20:58 – Navigating Pain and Discomfort in Practice
• 24:03 – Liberation Through Movement
• 30:41 – Clairvoyance and Body Awareness
• 34:44 – Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Movement
• 38:17 – The Power of Community

You can read the show transcript here.

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