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Mary F. Lenox is a friend of Body Moves. She is also a poet and writer, so for our Stress-Free Summer, we are sharing one of Mary’s poems today. Breath of Joy Imagine experiencing the pure delight of the world around you, Soaking in the essence of joy through all your senses. Imagine standing by […]

Nueroplasticity is the brain’s ability to rewire itself, and it’s something we talk about frequently at Body Moves. Why? Because rewiring your brain is the key to continual personal growth and positive mental health. Stress can cause physical, psychological or behavioral symptoms. When it becomes chronic, a person may develop symptoms that are physical, psychological, […]

If something is it catches our attention. The same applies when considering stresses in our lives. We often owe fatigue and overwhelm to the BIG issues we’re dealing with—juggling multiple responsibilities, health issues, dealing with major life changes, financial concerns—but the small things are taking a toll, too! Micro-stresses are low-level annoyances we encounter on a […]

This year, we are promoting a Stress-free Summer, but why? What’s so significant about stress? Stress causes our brains to enter fight or flight mode. Our sympathetic nervous system is quickened to release adrenaline and cortisol in order to make us more alert and increase our energy resources. This is our body’s way of self-protecting […]

We live in a day and age where constant activity, rapid technological advancements, and an increased demand for productivity move life at, what feels like, an ever increasing speed. And along the way, it’s easy to lose the art of slowing down. That’s why this summer, we’re being intentional in our program choices and activity […]