Moving your body means so much more than just getting "exercise".  While exercise is good, often people think it means you need a gym membership or special equipment, which isn't true. Also, many forms of "exercise" are severely lacking in the range of motion department. Strong joints require moving in a wide variety of ways. It is important to understand that moving your body means exactly that. Move your body. There are no specific rules, there are no specific patterns. Exercise, breathing, stretching, walking, dancing, Tai Chi, yoga, are all activities that invite greater circulation and varied range of motion which are important on a daily basis.

To increase the amount of movement you get everyday you can do things like:

Pace when you are on the phone rather than lie or sit down.

Park in the furthest space if you have driven somewhere and walk to your destination.

If where you need to go is within a mile, maybe you should walk there (it's also better for the planet)

A couple of yoga poses throughout the day are just as useful as dedicating a longer amount of time in one session.

If you are at work be sure to get up and move around about every 30 minutes. Walk the halls, go outside, just move around. This will also increase blood flow to your brain which will allow you to function better on the job.  

Put on some music the next time you have chores to do and dance in between.

Ultimate goals for WholeSelf Health and movement:

1. Move your body regularly throughout the day, everyday

2. Include a wide range of motion in your movements - reach for things, bend over, bend your knees, move side to side.

3. Participate in cardiovascular improving movement at least 3 times a week.

4. Participate in activities that increase flexibility and body awareness at least 5 times a week.

5. Breathe consistantly and deeply from the torso and abdomen as a regular breathing pattern.

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