Many mindfulness practices are done in stillness, but there are also benefits associated with mindfully moving.
Intentional movement can be a powerful mindfulness practice. By incorporating mindful movement into your day, you can learn to approach your body and thoughts with a sense of curiosity. This type of mindfulness provides more feedback about the ways you hold and move your body, which can help you be more reflective in the moment. When you are more aware of your body, you can sensitively react to changes that occur during times of emotional stress. Bringing the mind and body into alignment helps to regulate the nervous system and leads to improved sense of wellbeing.
This video series was created to be easily implemented into an average day… whether that be at the office, classroom or kitchen.
Mindful Movement provides 16 – 3 minute simple, easy ways to practice self care by incorporating both mental and physical well being.
Benefits include:
- Increased concentration and attention
- Mental clarity
- Focus
- Overall energy
- Increased sense of calm
- Increased ability to manage negative emotions
“You don’t need to exert a lot of extra effort in order to improve your wellbeing by being more mindful while you’re moving around.”
-Jason Yang, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Southern California
“Taking small breaks in my day to move helps me to manage my stress. It’s so simple, yet makes a huge difference!”
