Body: Exercise

When we begin to move we create change from the inside out.

I have a friend who is having a stressful time in life right now from family health issues, to having to move an art studio because of a fire, working and various other every day stressful situations, which are out of her control.  Though she has been under considerable stress, she mentioned that she was going to a kick boxing class confident that it would help her cope with everything.

In the past people didn’t have to think about exercising, but now many modern conveniences have made consistent movement obsolete and many jobs and chosen lifestyles have become practices in being sedentary, but exercise and movement are vital to our sense of well -being.

Movement is such an integral part of our lives, and exercise provides physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Besides strength and endurance, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body concept and stress management are a few psychological aspects that show improvement with exercise.  Exercise can create an atmosphere where we are conscious, open, and receptive, giving us a sense of “acute well-being.”

When one connects with the body a process of wholeness begins to take shape as one becomes more familiar with his or her form. 

Get moving!