The Benefits of Mindful Moving:

Mindful movement is focusing internally on what is happening when you are moving. This could be as simple as paying attention to what it feels like in joints as you are walking down the street, going for a run or as complex as participating in a sport. Here is a list of the benefits that you can reap by turning your focus inward:

• Enhances your experience of being in your body.

• You get to know what it feels like to move.

• You are in the present moment.

• Less emotional and physical stress because you’re not reliving the past nor worrying about the future.

• Awareness of how your body is working. A check in with what is going on in your body such as pain, restriction, freedom of movement etc., that helps you take care of your body.

• A stronger and broader connection to your body.

• Less risk for re-injuring yourself.

• The simple pleasure of enjoying being in your body and moving. An expression of being yourself.

• New experiences that help you learn and grow.

• Enhancement of your current activities.

• Increasing enjoyment of your current activities.

• Enhanced performance of your current activities.

• Improved mastery of your body.

• Increased sense of agency. Reclaiming your power over what you can control.

• Improved self-confidence.

• More life enjoyment.

• Elevated energy levels.

• Better mood regulation and emotional control.

• Elevated creativity.

Quite the list isn’t it. I’m sure there are many more we could list. Let me know what you come up with.