{"id":13637,"date":"2022-09-22T09:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T13:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/?p=13637"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:31:57","slug":"practice-mindful-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacayou.com\/magazine\/practice-mindful-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Mindful Movement Is Your New Fitness Superpower"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In simple terms, the practice of mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you are doing. Being mindful is a superpower that can bring benefits to your emotional and physical well-being. By incorporating mindful movement, you can further strengthen that mind-body connection.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fitness burnout is real and mindful movement is in as we look for new ways to incorporate conscious movement that aligns with the flow of our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful movement is all about engaging in exercises while focusing full or most of your attention on those movements (as well as your breathing). The practice is all about your mind syncing with the flow of your movement. Similar to when you redirect your attention to your breathing in yoga, the concept is applied to virtually every exercise where this is possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice of mindful movement can teach us many things about ourselves and our bodies\u2014and can unite the two together in flow and harmony.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-practicing-mindful-movement-is-important\">Why Practicing Mindful Movement Is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"30606\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"man practicing mindfulness on rock\" class=\"wp-post-13637 wp-image-30606\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1757949887\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949887\/magazine\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30\/man-practicing-mindfulness-on-rock-oksana-taran-YrCggs2VurU-unsplash_30606b2f30.jpg?_i=AA 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several benefits when it comes to moving your body mindfully. In a world filled with constant stress, finding positive outlets in our daily lives is essential. The practice of mindful movement can help us achieve this\u2014regardless of the type of exercise you\u2019re into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Movement is good for us. Exercise and moving the body can help us to avoid illness and disease, allowing us to live longer. Exercise helps us remain at a healthy weight, stay strong and decrease the feeling of energylessness and\/or lethargy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the mind, the effects of mindfulness on its own and when it comes to exercise are astounding. They have both been linked to a reduction in stress and anxiety and improvements in mood. Let\u2019s be honest, that post-exercise high is a fact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice of mindful movement helps to increase awareness of our own bodies, of tensions, pain and stressors that need our attention. It helps us get to know our own bodies inside out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful movement is a way of looking at not just movement, but at life in a way that grounds us in the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started with Mindful Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning to give mindful movement a go? With benefits such as mind-body connection, grounding and exercising in a way that works for you, it might be exactly what you\u2019re after to spice up your movement experience.\u00a0Here are four steps to get you started with mindful movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-begin-with-mindset\">1. Begin with Mindset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"30600\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"man smiling with positive mindset\" class=\"wp-post-13637 wp-image-30600\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1757949859\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949859\/magazine\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash\/man-smiling-with-positive-mindset-christian-buehner-DItYlc26zVI-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to mindfulness, whether it\u2019s mindful meditation, mindful eating or mindful movement, it\u2019s all-important to start with mindset. The key to beginning with mindful movement is tapping into your why and acknowledging that it is enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before beginning, ask yourself the following questions: why are you interested in more mindful movement and what is your goal? The answers can help not only get you started, but also keep you motivated long term.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to acknowledge that mindful, slow movement is enough. It counts as exercise. Know that you don\u2019t have to perform grueling workouts for hours every day nor sweat buckets for your workout to \u201ccount.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful exercise, such as a yoga or Pilates class, definitely counts toward your daily movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-ditch-your-devices\">2. Ditch Your Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"30601\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"sporty man stretching\" class=\"wp-post-13637 wp-image-30601\" data-format=\"webp\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1757949927\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949927\/magazine\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350\/practice-of-mindful-movement-with-man-stretching-pexels-allan-mas-5370350.jpg?_i=AA 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know about the pros of a digital detox and how taking a break from our devices and social media has numerous health benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to mindful movement, devices can actually be a distraction from our movement. The practice of mindful movement is about your movements, your breath, your body and how you become aware of these. Devices work to turn our attention away from the here and now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your mindful workout, try to leave your device in another room or as far away as possible. Even if you are listening to music. Ditching your phone during a mindful workout will allow you to be fully present on your movement without having any distractions that redirect your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-listen-to-your-body\">3. Listen to Your Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"30602\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"two women doing ab work on a track\" class=\"wp-post-13637 wp-image-30602\" data-public-id=\"magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\" data-version=\"1757949921\" data-seo=\"1\" data-size=\"1024 683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_300,h_200,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_768,h_512,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1200,h_800,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 1200w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_600,h_400,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 600w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1757949921\/magazine\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853\/two-women-doing-ab-work-on-a-track-pexels-anna-shvets-5262853.jpg?_i=AA 1300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-delivery=\"upload\" onload=\";window.CLDBind?CLDBind(this):null;\" data-cloudinary=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the benefits of mindful movement is that it allows you to tap into your body and increase awareness of tension and aches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving slowly and mindfully, notice which movements and exercises you find easy, which ones are more difficult and which you can\u2019t do whatsoever. The practice of mindful movements helps you to learn more about your body\u2014and perhaps what you need to focus on in order to become stronger or more flexible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s with mindful movement that you, for example, might discover a weak core. This deficit grants you the opportunity to focus on core strengthening exercises, which in turn can help you with other exercises and movements in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-choose-what-feels-good\">4. 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