Feeding our lives is about feeding all aspects of our lives, which means giving our bodies the movement that they naturally crave.

That’s why I want to branch out of my regular food-related nourishment discussion and talk about a topic that’s very close to my heart as a Health at Every Size educator and practitioner: learning to rediscover the joy in movement.

I have a very special tactic for teaching people to rediscover this joy, and I’d love for you to try it this week.

When you have a few minutes to yourself, try this simple exercise:

•  Turn on your favorite music.
•  While standing, begin by paying attention to your breathing.  Try to take deep breathes into your belly and notice the sensations in your body – tension, warmth, heaviness.
•  Begin to move just one finger to the beat.  See how many ways you can make your finger move to the music. 
•  Allow the movement to extend into your hand and, when you are ready, into your arm.
•  With your eyes closed, begin to sway or move your body to the music.  Continue to be aware of your breath.
•  When the music finishes, relish in the silence.  Pay attention to how your body feels after movement.

What did you think? Did you have fun? Want to learn more about rediscovering this joy and what you can do next? Check out Feed Your Life.

Sara Armstrong is the owner of Zoi Wellness Consulting. In addition to wellness coaching, Sara specializes in health education seminars, diabetes prevention and management, Health for EVERY Body, and worksite wellness design. You can email Sara for a free wellness consultation at sara@zoiconsulting.com.