Movement Meditation

Movement Meditation is slightly different that the rest of meditation kinds. Movement meditation is not your usual meditation where you sit still and focus on your breath. Instead, you are moving through various positions with a mindful and slow pace. This practice is not very common, but these we can meet with movement meditation more often in different meditation centres. 

Mindfulness is the biggest part of movement meditation; for example, being mindful of your muscles as they move or the feeling of your feet against the floor as you move.

Movement meditation focuses on the movements of the body rather than the goal of the movement itself. Picking up a pen, book or bottle is not normally registered by your mind, but being mindful of the process makes the movement much different. For instance, you feel the bend of the legs and the arm as you reach down for the item. You notice the movement as the head as it looks towards the subject. You feel it against your hand as you begin to pick it up. You notice the extra weight in your hand as you lift it towards you. All of these things are in your awareness during movement meditation.

There are many different ways to practice Movement Meditation, as well as there is no one particular position, thought, or movement that is correct.
No matter what type of Movement Meditation you decide to practice, all forms involve slow movement and mindfulness. You can start with seating position. Below is shown just one variarion of practice. It is good to try and realized what option is ideal for us. You may want to touch things, walk or dance slowly and rhythmically to drum music and start noticing the feelings. Whole point is to be mindful of your body and start noticing sensations what occurs.  

TIPS HOW TO START MOVEMENT MEDITATION with mindfulness practice:

1️⃣ Take a few moments to sit in a comfortable position and align your breath and body. Try to make your movements and breath one, like swaying your body in time with a swaying tree.
2️⃣ Put your hands around your chest area and feel the movement of breath as you breathe in and out. Notice as your arms extend and return slightly.
3️⃣ Start to stand up and notice what occurs. You will likely feel your hands touch the ground, your legs begin to extend, your spine lengthen, and your neck strengthen as you stand up.
4️⃣ Once standing, notice the feelings in your body and pay special attention to any uncomfortable feelings. Adjust your body to make those uncomfortable feelings go away.
5️⃣ Start at the top of your head and notice sensations or feelings that come into mind. Once you have felt the sensations of the top of the head, move on to the forehead, then the cheeks, nose, ears, lips, chin, and neck. Keep moving through your body, and registering any feelings that you have, until you reach the tip of your toes. This process does not have to take a long time. It's important to move at your own time and not judge how fast or slow you are going.
6️⃣ Bring your whole body back into focus, instead of just one area, and begin to move with your heartbeat. Feel your body as it moves back and forth or side to side.
7️⃣ Raise an arm into the air and pretend as if you are picking a fruit off a tree that is just out of reach. Notice as your arm lengthens and reaches for the fruit. Notice how you toe raises off the ground in order to allow more height for your arm. Notice all the movements of your body during the simple act of reaching for a fruit takes place.
8️⃣ Repeat with the other arm.
9️⃣ Leave your standing spot and move around the area you are in. Notice the sensations that appear as you begin to take steps. Your feet, your legs, your hips, your stomach all work together to create movement. Take the time to notice the individual sensations in those areas.
🔟 Now, sit back on the floor and pay attention to your body as it crunches and bends. End as you began, and align your breath with your body.

If you are struggling to quiet your mind during standard, classic meditation, then movement meditation can really help you get the focus you need in order to still your mind and reap the rewards of sitting meditation such as calmness, less stress, and focus. Any time your mind "goes away", you can simply tense a muscle or move any part of your body to bring your attention back and concentrate again on your body and the movement.

What's are benefits of Movement Meditation? 

✅ Improving connection with our body,

This is helping to notice any inconsistencies such as pain or stiffness that you may otherwise ignore, and attend to the concerns for good health.

✅ Becoming more aware of the things around you as you feel the sensation of objects that you come into contact with,

This is helping to connect to your surroundings and other people on a higher level.

In conclusion, movement meditation involves being mindful of the sensations that occur during movements. Walking, dancing, cooking, and even going to bed are moments that you can practice this type of meditation. 

Good luck 🤞💫⚛️

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