This is particularly relevant as we endure the current pandemic, since we are deprived of important social contact, our schedules are disrupted, and we endure a constant bombardment of negative and often frightening news. In basic English, this means that mindful movement can lead to a reduction in anger, fear, anxiety, sadness, and even depression. And if that alone isn’t enough to spark your curiosity, a recent study published in 2018 reported that Mindfulness during movement-based behaviors produced less momentary negative affect, a fancy term for negative emotions and their expressions. Mindful movement practices like Tai Chi and Qigong have been associated with a decrease in anxiety, depression, blood pressure, and the stress hormone cortisol, along with increases in aerobic fitness, quality of life, bone health, balance, and even fall prevention. But have you ever wondered why these ancient art forms of movement focus so much on breath and posture? Health Benefits of Mindful Movements
You have probably heard of mindful movement practices like Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong, which all involve intentional and repetitive movements with emphasis on the breath and posture.
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We have mindful or mindfulness, which is the intentional practice of awareness of your present moment, with acceptance, and free of judgement.So what exactly is Mindful Movement, and how can you incorporate it into your daily life? Let’s start by breaking down the name into its parts: Slouching puts a strain on our frame and compromises our ability to breathe properly. What did your posture look like? Probably not great. The reason mindfulness is so important in movement is because as the mind begins to wander to that “to do list” or the “emails you have yet to answer”, your attention wanders away from your postural alignment and from your breath.įor instance, think about the last time you were sitting and working on your laptop, or getting lost in your smartphone scrolling on social media. You may have read the title of this post and wondered what could possibly be the connection between mindfulness and movement.
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