Move to meet yourself

Feeling: Feel present. Feel steady. Feel alive.

Time required: 10–30 minutes

What you’ll need: Comfortable clothes, a quiet space, and your body’s permission

ABOUT THE RITUAL

Movement can be so many things: fast, structured, goal-oriented. But it can also be something softer, something sacred. A chance to press pause on the outside noise and check in with what’s happening inside.

This ritual is not about stretching 'right' or reaching for results. It’s about reconnecting. Coming home to your body, exactly as it is. Noticing what it’s holding. What it’s craving. What it’s ready to release.

Whether it’s a gentle sway, a slow stretch, a few steps barefoot on the floor - this is movement that meets you where you are. No expectations. Just you, your breath, and a little space to feel what needs to be felt.

Because when you move with intention, your body speaks back with clarity, ease, and comfort.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Set the scene.  Create a space where you feel safe to move freely. Light your oil burner. Open a window. Press play on a calming track if it helps you tune in.
   

2. Begin with stillness. Stand or sit comfortably. Close your eyes if it feels safe. Take 5 slow breaths, gently arriving into your body. Ask yourself: 'How am I feeling in my body today?' There’s no right answer - just notice.
   

3. Start to move… slowly. Let your body lead. Begin with simple movements:
   

• • Roll your shoulders
    

  • Sway side to side
    

  • Stretch your arms or back
    

  • Circle your hips
    

  • Shake out tension in your hands, wrists, or feet
    

This isn’t a routine. It’s a response. Move in a way that feels nourishing, curious, and kind. Let your breath guide the pace.

4. Stay present. If thoughts pop in, that’s okay. Come back to your breath. Come back to the part of your body you’re moving. Ask yourself: 'What feels good right now?' Then follow that feeling.
   

5. Finish in stillness. When you feel ready, slow your movement and find a moment of rest - either seated or lying down. Place one hand on your heart, the other on your belly. Breathe. Feel the afterglow. Let it land.