Love Movement that Loves You

We all have a desire to move. It's in our DNA reminding us to breath about 14-16 times a minute. Breath is our first movement...inhale...and it will be our last...exhale. And the joy of moving through life takes on many colors and changes through life's seasons. Finding what we love takes time and investment in ourselves. And we're worth it. Intuitive movement is the practice of connecting our bodies with their brilliant internal cues. Tips for training your intuitive movement muscles

• Tune in: Take time throughout the day to tune into your body. Overall, how do you feel? Does your breathing feel strained, shallow, or relaxed? Are some parts of your body tight or in pain? Do you feel like releasing or enhancing your energy?

• Do what you enjoy: People often ask me, “What should I do?”. I answer with the question, "What would you do if you could do something you like?" If your movement and exercise patterns are based on a script from someone else, take a chance and do what you want to do - not what is on your plan. How do you find out what you enjoy? Try different things. I'm happy to help you explore!

• Avoid comparison: Compare can lead to despair – with yourself and others.

• Practice flexibility: Every moment counts! Be cautious of all or nothing thinking – get creative as to how much each day, be flexible with what you “count” as movement or exercise. You can have a plan, just keep it loose.

• Remember the movement of recovery: Movement in the form of stillness is just as important as movement in the form of action. Create your own rhythm in the polarities of stillness and motion.