Movement: Action Keeps the Darkness Away
Do you ever get stuck in your head?
Overthinking and inaction are two of the biggest energy zappers ever! I recently had a family member who was dealing with some big mental health challenges. Watching her sit for hours (sometimes days) in one spot completely stuck was awful. She was completely paralysed and could not think or see any way forward.
I love the quote "action keeps the darkness away" - it's proven that movement helps us, but the older I get, the more I am noticing how important it is to literally shake out the old and shitty energy that gets stuck in our bodies. Physical activity disrupts rumination cycles and gives our mind something to focus on instead of worries or overthinking.
NEXT TIME YOU GET STUCK IN YOUR HEAD - TRY MOVING!
Most mornings I dance. Sometimes it's for 30 minutes - sometimes guided by instructions in a video and sometimes it's just me jiggling around. This allows me to notice my body - what feels sore, what feels stiff and what needs attention.
Being present in your body helps you get out of your head. The word embodied means feeling at home in your body. I meet so many women who are completely disconnected from their bodies. They do not have a good relationship with their bodies, they are angry at their bodies, or they do not like the way their bodies look or feel.
Embodied presence is about body awareness and coordination. Yoga, martial arts, somatic dance are all activities that demand present-moment attention. You simply can't overthink when you need to focus on physical technique and movement.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Improved posture and alignment
Better body awareness and coordination
Increased flexibility and range of motion
Reduced muscle tension and physical stress
Enhanced balance and stability
More efficient movement patterns
Reduced anxiety and stress
Increased mind-body connection
Better emotional awareness and regulation
Enhanced creativity and self-expression
Deeper sense of embodiment and presence
Improved focus and concentration
Our bodies often hold emotional tension. Movement, especially expressive movement, can help release stored stress and process emotions that might otherwise get stuck in mental loops.
HERE ARE MY TIPS FOR DAILY DANCING:
Start gently shaking or bouncing
Notice your body
Stop any thoughts that pop up! Listen to the music and move in the way the music suggests to you
You cannot get this wrong!
Breathe consciously
Move from being fluid and soft into being sharp and hard
Do not judge yourself
Be gentle - don't overdo it!
Lie down at the end and notice how your body feels
I will be doing some somatic dance and movement at my upcoming Energy Festivals! I am so excited about these events. Providing a whole day for people to connect to their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy in beautiful settings!
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ENERGY CLUB UPDATES:
This year I will be replacing the monthly podcast with a weekly energy-focussed podcast instead! This is exclusive to you as a member of the energy club and starts next week.
Keep an eye out on your feed for the new WEEKLY PODCAST every Wednesday. Yay!