Mindful Movement Joy
Feel your best from the inside out with this game-changing wisdom from Beth Sandlin. Beth shares an insightful message about using different types of mindful movement to consciously lift your spirits.
Tune in to this episode to discover simple ways you can incorporate exercise into your routine specifically for emotional well-being. Find out how to "tune in" to your feelings and choose workouts that enhance your energy, reduce stress, and leave you feeling nourished from the inside out.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
How movement impacts mood
Discovering the mind-body connection
Choosing the right workout for your mood
Concluding workouts with mindfulness
[01:30] The Hidden Benefits of Exercise: How Movement Impacts Mood
Beth discusses how while exercise provides physical benefits like strength, mobility, and bone density, it also positively impacts mood in important ways. She notes exercise can reduce pain, regulate mood, and boost happiness. Different types of workouts influence how we feel beyond just physical strength and flexibility by benefiting emotional well-being.
[02:34] Discovering the Mind-Body Connection Through Mindful Movement
Once Beth realized that focusing solely on physical outcomes from workouts was not sustainable for motivation long-term, she started experimenting with different types of exercises after learning about their ability to influence mood and benefit both the physical body and mental well-being. As a cancer survivor, finding activities that lifted her spirits was especially important for her recovery and maintaining her energy levels over the past 20 years. Mindful movement proved crucial for Beth's full recovery from cancer and continues to be important today for managing her health.
[04:34] Choosing the Right Workout for Your Mood
Beth recommends tuning into your current feelings and body sensations to start. This involves acknowledging your emotional state and how your body feels, which helps understand what you need from your workout. You may need relaxation, an energy boost, or stress reduction. Recognizing these needs helps navigate workout options to choose one aligned with your emotional and physical needs for the day.
[06:45] The Power of Gratitude: Concluding Workouts with Mindfulness
Beth emphasizes the importance of nurturing yourself through mindful movement. She suggests concluding each workout by taking a moment to feel gratitude. This acknowledges taking the time to care for your mental and physical well-being through exercise.
Notable quotes:
[01:50] Different types of workouts can do more than just get stronger or stretch out our muscles. They impact how you feel. [01:56]
[02:01] Exercise is a powerful tool for emotional well being. [02:05]
[04:37] Start by acknowledging your current emotional state and how your body feels because that's going to help you understand your needs. [04:45]
[06:46] Conclude each workout with just a moment of gratitude, taking the time to acknowledge that you took time for yourself for your mental and physical well being. [06:55]
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About the Guest
Beth Sandlin is a Pilates instructor and founder of Trifecta Pilates in Austin, Texas. She discovered the mental and physical benefits of mindful movement after battling cancer over 20 years ago.
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