Week 4: Feel The Love and a Better Body Image

Love is one of the most powerful forces. I find that women who are most critical of their bodies are missing a degree of self love. Do you find yourself looking in the mirror and having negative thoughts about certain parts of your body? Do you find yourself saying things like “If my thighs were only slimmer” or “I wish my butt wasn’t so flat!” Moving your body and training certain areas can actually help you create a better body image from the inside and out as well as the outside and in!

When I teach my class, which is a combination of functional movement and just experiencing the body letting go IN movement, I often invite my students to do some of the exercises with their eyes closed in order to really FEEL how the movement can be experienced by all senses. On a neuromuscular level, training the body while creating positive thoughts and making that positive connection is scientifically proven to be one of the most powerful ways to reinforce longevity in having a positive body image, and staying with a consistent exercise program. And, on a non-scientific level, heck it just FEELS GOOD!

Week 4 Assignment: Think Positively
I would like to challenge you this week to make a conscious effort to express positive energy at least a few times per day. Think of this week’s assignment as mental and emotional homework. Take some time while exercising to focus on how GOOD it FEELS, and how strong/flexible/balanced that particular body part is. Start exercising your power to love your body unconditionally and explore how that feels. Especially give love to the critical areas. Undress in front of your mirror and try to look at your body with forgiveness, compassion and excitement. When love flows freely back and forth, you can feel its incredible power.

When you exercise this week, please give your body the unconditional love it deserves. Incorporate your heart into your movements and set your intention to Love Your Body!

Please let me know how it goes and Live Life Loud!

Tanja