Mindful Movement

Mindful movement helps us nourish our body by stretching, strengthening and toning. We can also use movement to elevate our emotional wellbeing. At Tonic we use mindful movement in particular to break up periods of prolonged sitting (which increases your risk of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, alongside impacting negatively on mental health too).

When we move our body and adjust the postures in which we hold our body, we also shift the activity of our autonomic nervous system. This influences reactions like our heart rate, blood pressure, and fight-or-flight response. This means that mindful movement can give us access to shift our emotions and moods from the outside-in.

These online sessions involve a series of stretches and movements.

They do not require any equipment, and you can participate from wherever you are!

The principles of mindful movement and meditation are the same as any other mindfulness practice. In these sessions we aim to bring your full attention to the present moment. They will strengthen your body:mind connection.