'Just as your thoughts can influence your body, moving your body can influence your thoughts. It's like reverse engineering your mindfulness,' said Cassandra Vieten, a clinical professor of psychology and director of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of California, San Diego.
'Unlike conventional workouts, the goal isn't to get your heart rate up, but down, allowing you to emerge feeling emotionally stronger and more resilient, regardless of your fitness level,' explained the article. This emphasizes the shift towards mindful movement.
The rise of anti-anxiety routines, such as somatic movement, aims to strengthen the mind-body connection through low-intensity exercises, thereby fostering emotional resilience and mitigating anxiety.
Research into effective movements for anxiety reduction is still developing, but low-commitment, mindful movement practices are gaining traction as tools for emotional stability.
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