What is Mindful Movement?

Mindful Movement

• Exercises performed with awareness–placing your attention on the movements of your body and your breath
• Drawing your attention to the parts of the body enables you to gain a moment of stillness and relaxation
• The breath supports the movements and your attention helps you feel and appreciate the subtleties of actions
• When routines and activities that involve movement are performed mindfully, they allow the mind to focus, engage and be present

Benefits

• Keeps us present
• Changes how our brain works
• Increases focus
• Helps us destress
• Reduces muscle tension
• Increases mental clarity
• Increases overall energy

Types of Mindful Movement