During our anniversary celebration at the beginning 2019, we held a workshop on Health & Handwriting. There we discussed how writing engages motor skills which then activates more parts of the brain. More neurons are activated when writing by hand (vs. typing) due to physical motion. Writing by hand physically connects you with the words; […]

Gratitude is a sense of appreciate for what we have. It’s a virtue that connects people in a transcendent way and often motivates people to reciprocate the benefits they have received for someone else. At the same time, gratitude is not a natural human response and,  like the muscles of our body, it is something […]

Join us in November for a special meditations series! Meditations for a Season of Gratitude Avoid anxious or envious thoughts, and instead flourish during this holiday season through mindful gratefulness seasoned with increased optimism and well-being! “But how?” you ask. (We’re so glad you did!) Join us for a special meditation series led by Body […]

In Iowa City, we enjoyed a fantastic end to our celebration of National Active Aging Week with a great win from the Hawkeye football team, but the gains don’t have to end there! Over 60 percent of the calories in the American diet comes from processed food that is high in sugar, oils, salt and […]

National Active Aging week is coming to an end, but it could be just the beginning… …Come visit us at Body Moves and see what it’s all about! Body Moves is Eastern Iowa’s only movement studio specializing in fitness and wellness for mid-life and better adults through in-studio and online programming. We embrace a lifestyle […]

If you didn’t know your age, how old would you be? “We become what we behold.” -William Blake If you see your maturing years as “old age,” that is exactly what they will be, but what if you looked at it from a different perspective? What if years of life reflect the incredible strength of […]