Exercise: our current guide
What this page said
The page argued that the body is as important as the mind in the mind/body connection, since changes in the body can shape thoughts, feelings and body chemistry, and invited readers to try smiling for a few seconds to see mood change with posture of the face.
It listed three benefits that its programs drew from body awareness, stretching, yoga and exercise: recognising muscle tension as a sign of stress, easing pain and eliciting the relaxation response with yoga and stretching, and helping with weight and physical and emotional health through daily exercise.
Key points from the original
- Body and mind influence each other.
- Noticing muscle tension is an early stress signal.
- Yoga, stretching and daily exercise were part of every program.
Pages in this section
Mindful ExerciseThe Mindful Exercise page archived from mbmi.org: the institute's activity targets for adults, with aerobic and strength options and mind/body…/basics/whatis_pactivity_me.aspYogaThe Yoga page archived from mbmi.org: why the institute taught Kripalu yoga in its medical programs, and how it was adapted for patients./basics/whatis_pactivity_yoga.asp