Setting An Intention: Leading With The Body

Embodiment practices capitalize on the connection between the mind and the body. For many of us, our body’s actions are directed by our thoughts, and our thoughts can be quite self-critical. Embodiment practices allow us to flip the script and intentionally lead with the body. For example, when we purposefully take on a posture of confidence we not only project confidence to others, but our brain is also signaled to release chemicals that actually make us feel more confident.

In this exercise, we get into the body, we leverage our bodies to not only let us know how we are in this moment but to also set an intention for how we want to show up for ourselves and others.

This embodiment practice is inspired by the work of Richard Strozzi-Heckler, author and founder of the Strozzi Institute.

Music Track: Piano and Flute Relaxation by TunePocket

Reviews

Just what I needed ❤️

An interesting, quite gentle practice. It turned up this morning and coincides with my intention to drop down into the body as often as I can remember. A family issue has been tormenting me and undermining my confidence for two years. It has resided in my head, my thoughts. As a result, it is still unresolved and hurtful. I am now trying a different approach. Stop thinking so much and feel it. Where does it reside in the breath and body? Go there and stay with it. I was able to do that this morning to a degree with this guided practice. I am grateful. 🙏🏻💞

This was beautiful and so helpful. I love the idea of using the body to help direct intentions. I also love the background music.

So centring and calming. Namaste 🙏