At first glance, what can only be described as a mosh pit of people inside an old Dallas church on Sunday afternoons looks nothing like your typical Texas two-step or line dance.

The purpose of this mass of bodies is to get participants out of their own heads and grounded in life, through movement.

"It's such a big journey to feel comfortable in our own skin," said Sarah Sampson. "Folks are here learning how to do that."

It's called the Dallas Movement Collective, and Sampson is the director. Once the session starts, it begins slow, with some stretching and introductions, then Sampson warms everyone up.

"I'll be honest," said participant Raven Garcia. "It takes a little bit to get out of my head."

Garcia isn't the only one.

"Whenever you do get into that moment where you're finally j

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