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Mindfulness & Meditation 7: Movement Meditation

Dear Friend,

Help your students increase resilience and concentration by incorporating meditation practices into their daily routines.

Meditation can feel intimidating.

Go slow and take it at your own pace.

It’s a skill that needs to be honed over time.

Meditation can take many forms. so introducing different types of meditation to your students allows them to choose what works for them.

This week, we are learning how to do Movement Meditation.

This meditation is about connecting your breath to your mind and your body. Any athlete, performer, or person who has advanced their abilities in the physical body is in meditation with what they are doing. They are in union with what they are creating.

When we allow the breath to lead, we allow the ego to soften and the mind and body to connect. When we move in tandem with the breath, we are in balance with ourselves.

Mindfulness Activity of the Week

Movement Meditation

Before we get started, let’s take a moment to quiet our minds. In groups of two, or solo, build a meditative movement practice. Here’s how:

  1. Set a timer for 5 minutes.
  2. Ground yourself with a moment of breathwork.
  3. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
  4. Next, weave together a series of movements that you can flow through with ease.
  5. If you’re working with a partner, take turns designing the movement and mirroring your partner.
  6. You can draw from your favorite dance moves, yoga poses, or fitness exercises. If nothing comes to mind, be creative!
  7. Your movement series can be as simple as slowly, mindfully walking around the room, or sitting in your chair while moving your body in unison with your breath.
  8. Whatever you choose, there are no right or wrong movements. The only guideline is to mirror your partner, incorporate your breath, and slow the movements down so they feel relaxed and can be done with ease.
  9. Change partners and complete two more rounds.
  10. When you’ve completed three rounds, discuss your experiences with your partner or as a class.

Consider the following questions:

  • How did it feel to move your body?
  • Were you able to quiet your mind and go with the flow?
  • What was challenging for you?
  • What did you notice about your mood and your energy before the practice? What did you feel after?

Movement Activity of the Week

Wild Thing

Practice aligning your mind and your body to reduce stress.

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