The power of mind and body

WHAT ARE MIND-BODY EXERCISES?

Contrary to strenuous and fatiguing exercises, Mastermoves combine mind-body exercises with low-to-moderate intensity physical activity performed with mental focus and controlled breathing to improve core strength, balance, flexibility, and the cultivation of mindfulness. Examples of mind-body exercises are Pilates, Yoga, Tai chi, Kung fu and Qigong.

The mind-body connection is what allows us to combine mindfulness, relaxation and movement. The purpose of this article is to briefly introduce the essential principles of mind-body exercises and provide useful education and training tips.

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Oswaldo Koch, MBA, PMP, P.Eng.
Fitness Trainer - Martial Arts Instructor

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HEALTH CONCERNS AND BENEFITS

Mind-Body exercises are beneficial in managing specific fitness and health concerns, including:
  • stress-related disorders
  • depression
  • decrease balance control
  • pain management
  • decrease self-confidence.
Mind-body exercises can be used to great benefit. They have some quite common benefits, including:
  • increased muscular strength
  • enhanced flexibility, balance & coordination
  • improved relaxation and sleep
  • increased immune system
  • enhanced mindfulness and brain function.

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MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES

With mind-body exercise practice, the physical exercise physical exercise are executed with an inwardly directed focus on specific movement patterns. These can be Yoga asanas, Kung-fu forms, Tai chi forms, Mastermoves routines, dancing and self-massage. These practices are characterized by the following principles:
  • core strength
  • inner mental focus
  • deep breathing
  • attention to form and posture
  • natural health and vitality.

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ROOTS OF CONTEMPORARY MIND-BODY EXERCISES

Kung fu, yoga and tai chi are at the root of most mind-body exercise programs taught today. Yoga is a practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine breathing, physical postures and meditation techniques.
Kung fu and Tai chi has over 4,000-year heritage and is derived from the practice of chi kung, which describes the entire tradition of spiritual, martial, and health exercises develop in China.

Mind-body exercises began to gain popularity in the West at the end of the 19th century. When taught appropriately and individually, mind-body exercises can assist in the management of a number of chronic disease states, including arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

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CONTEMPORARY MIND-BODY EXERCISES PROGRAMS

Engaging in mind-body exercises that reduce stress and quiet your mind directly improves your mental and physical health, and makes life more enjoyable. Years of research have shown that a happier mind results in a happier body. As a result, over the past century, numerous mind-body exercises, derivatives have grown from the classical traditions of yoga, tai chi and kung fu.

Pilates, Alexander, Feldenkrais and Mastermoves have matured as respected mind-body exercises method as their techniques have been largely use to improve posture, breathing and relaxation. These core contemporary mind-body exercise programs combine attributes from classical mind-body practices, including dancing, yoga and tai chi.

The core benefits from these programs include increased core strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. They are effective programs for disease prevention to effectively reduce healthcare cost and inspire self-care in people of all ages.

Note: If you recall a time when you were happy, grateful or calm, your body and mind tend to relax. Relaxation is an important principle of mind-body exercises. It improves your mental health and gives the body a chance to take a break - living you with a lot more energy at the end of the day. This is explained in the next video:

THE POWER OF RELAXATION

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