Mindfulness and Movement: Use Mind and Body Together

Mindfulness and light movement classes offer a gentle way to reconnect with your body, calm the mind, and build awareness of the present moment. These sessions blend guided mindfulness practices—such as breathing, grounding, and sensory awareness—with light, intentional movement drawn from yoga, stretching, walking, or somatic techniques.

Research shows that mindfulness-based movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being by strengthening the mind–body connection (Creswell, 2017; Khoury et al., 2015). When we pair mindful awareness with physical movement, we create new opportunities to regulate the nervous system, release tension, and increase self-compassion (Mehling et al., 2011).

Each class is designed to be accessible for all bodies and experience levels. Movements are slow and adaptable—you’re encouraged to listen to your body and move in ways that feel supportive. The goal isn’t performance or fitness, but presence, curiosity, and connection.

Mindfulness and movement classes may be a good fit if you:

• Want to reduce stress or anxiety through body-based practices

• Feel disconnected from your body and want to restore that connection

• Are curious about integrating mindfulness into everyday life

• Prefer a gentle, restorative approach to movement

You don’t need prior experience—just a willingness to explore and breathe. Over time, many participants find that mindful movement helps them feel calmer, more balanced, and more attuned to both their inner and outer worlds.

References:

• Creswell, J. D. (2017). Mindfulness interventions. Annual Review of Psychology, 68, 491–516.

• Khoury, B., Sharma, M., Rush, S. E., & Fournier, C. (2015). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for healthy individuals: A meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 78(6), 519–528.

• Mehling, W. E., Wrubel, J., Daubenmier, J. J., Price, C. J., Kerr, C. E., Silow, T., Gopisetty, V., & Stewart, A. L. (2011). Body awareness: A phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies. Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine, 6(1), 6.