Pause for a mindful movement break
Lift your arms up to the sky.
Keep them lifted and relaxed.
Observe any physical sensations that arise.
Gently nod your head from side to side.
Breathe deeply.
Explore the how the sensations shift and change.
Release your arms.
Pause and notice how you feel.
Carry any new insight or awareness gained from this exercise into your day.
Thank you for taking a moment to move with us and connect with your body. Paying attention to our physical bodies supports our mental health and wellbeing. Cultivating awareness of where we are holding tension or feeling stuck in the body can help us shift perspective and open to new possibilities.
Check out Calm Body in the app for more mindful movement exercises.
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