Mindful Movement: Cultivating Mindfulness Through Physical Activity - Mindful.org https://www.mindful.org/category/mindful-skills/movement/ Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:38:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://www.mindful.org/content/uploads/cropped-Mindful-logo-blue-550px-1-32x32.png Mindful Movement: Cultivating Mindfulness Through Physical Activity - Mindful.org https://www.mindful.org/category/mindful-skills/movement/ 32 32 The Potential (and Pitfalls) of Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health https://www.mindful.org/the-potential-and-pitfalls-of-yoga-and-meditation-for-mental-health/ Thu, 30 May 2024 13:39:34 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=635752 In her new book, All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt evaluates research and offers advice on trying yoga and meditation to support mental well-being—including why it’s important to adapt these popular practices to what your own mind and body need.

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]]> A 12-Minute Meditation to Energize the Body https://www.mindful.org/a-12-minute-meditation-to-energize-the-body/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:27:26 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=606614 Intentionally give your body the rest it needs and replenish your physical energy by checking in, softening, and letting go of tension.

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]]> How to Wake Up Your Body for Morning Meditation https://www.mindful.org/wake-up-your-body-morning-mindful-movement/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:12:28 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=15796 Wake up for meditation with this movement practice to help you synchronize your body and mind with movement, breath, and stillness.

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]]> The Science of Embodiment: Connect to Your Body’s Wisdom https://www.mindful.org/the-science-of-embodiment-connect-to-your-bodys-wisdom/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:12:10 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=94291 When we’re “up in our head,” we are navigating the world with only part of ourselves—losing track of the body and of the present moment. Willa Blythe Baker explores the emerging science of embodiment and offers four lessons that arise when we tune in to the intelligence of our body.

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]]> 6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:26 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=46194 Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll.

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]]> Four Ways to Savor the Dance of Cooking https://www.mindful.org/four-ways-to-savor-the-dance-of-cooking/ Tue, 02 May 2023 14:15:23 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=97717 Try out these tips to help you find your own little dance the next time you prepare a meal.

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]]> Laughter Yoga: A Gentle Movement Practice to Get the Giggles Going https://www.mindful.org/laughter-yoga-a-gentle-movement-practice-to-get-the-giggles-going/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:40:45 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=72600 This movement exercise is Elaine Smookler’s foolproof way to induce laughter. It is based on the Hawaiian word “Aloha,” a nice vowel-y word that opens the mouth and throat just by saying it.

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]]> A Guided Walking Meditation for Daily Life https://www.mindful.org/daily-mindful-walking-practice/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:53:41 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=17798 Take a break and boost your mood with this 12-minute walking meditation.

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]]> A Soothing Yoga Flow to Help You Choose Yourself https://www.mindful.org/a-soothing-yoga-flow-to-help-you-choose-yourself/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:44:35 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=76377 Savor this gentle practice as part of your time to simply be present with yourself. Or, invite a loved one to join you and unwind together, if you so choose.

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]]> Practice the Power of the Long Exhale https://www.mindful.org/practice-the-power-of-the-long-exhale/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:02:27 +0000 https://www.mindful.org/?p=72740 Breathe into challenging movement with a longer exhale, whether that be hitting laps on the stairs, running, hiking, climbing, or a high intensity workout.

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