3 Ways to Welcome Meditation Into Your Movement Routine
Rise Integrative Therapy & Pilates
Struggling to fit mindfulness and movement into your busy schedule?
Good news—you don’t have to choose! By blending meditation with movement, you can enhance your mind-body connection, reduce stress, and improve performance in Pilates, barre, strength training, and beyond.
1. Start with Breath Awareness
Begin your workout with focused breathing to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calm and presence.
Try this:
- Sit or stand comfortably, eyes closed.
- Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold again for four (box breathing).
- Repeat for 1–3 minutes before moving.
2. Move with Intention
Practice mindful movement by staying present in your body and breath. This is key in Pilates and functional training, where control and alignment matter.
Try this:
- Set an intention (e.g., "I move with ease and strength").
- Sync breath with movement—your instructor will help guide this!
- Minimize distractions—no phone, just full-body awareness.
3. End with a Body Scan
Close your session with a body scan meditation to support recovery and relaxation.
Try this:
- Lie down or sit comfortably, eyes closed.
- Take deep breaths, mentally scanning your body from head to toe.
- Release tension with each exhale and stay here for 2–5 minutes.
Looking to deepen your mindful movement practice or start your meditation journey? Join us at Rise Integrative for our Spring Meditation Workshop on Saturday, March 1st, where you'll learn to blend meditation with movement. Plus, welcome the new season with our Spring Equinox iRest class on Thursday, March 20th—a guided meditation for deep rest and renewal. Reserve your spot today and embrace movement, mindfulness, and relaxation!
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