Movement meditation is all about being present. The goal is to use movement to stimulate awareness and be able to use this technique anywhere at any time. You can do this by using your breath to guide the movement. In yoga, you use the inhale to position yourself into the pose and on the exhale you let your body settle deeper. If you practice controlling your breathing, the mind will follow. Slow and steady is the goal here. You can also use movement to bring your mind into the present. For instance, if you are running focus on the sound of your foot hitting the ground when you feel yourself begin to drift. You want to be aware of your thoughts so you can focus on the present moment. This is all very helpful when you choose an activity you know. It is much harder to achieve inner peace while snowboarding for the first time than it is with a tried and true practice. Your mind will have a much easier time relaxing if it is doing a familiar activity.

This practice is best suited for someone who leads an active lifestyle or wants to become more active. Movement meditation supports your mental and physical health, so it is a great way to combine the two. If you are looking for a practice that helps multiple forms of health and is based in exercise, try this one!