Relationship with Movement.
The truth is, how you move is reflected in your skin.
The language of the body is movement—movement of blood through vessels, food through the digestive tract, and nutrients to your skin.
And the language of the skin? It’s the ultimate messenger, expressing how well things are flowing—or where they’re stuck—beneath the surface.
When stress hits, healthy movement plays a vital role in balancing your nervous system and keeping your skin resilient.
Movement isn’t about grueling workouts or counting calories. It’s about releasing built-up tension, creating flow, and using your body’s natural rhythms to support vitality and calm skin.
This doesn't have to be your story.
When your relationship with movement is out of balance—whether from tension, stagnation, or an all-or-nothing mindset—your body stays on high alert, and your skin reacts with flare-ups, dullness, or inflammation.
The good news? Movement doesn’t need to be intense to be effective. Gentle, intentional movement can shift everything—starting with your skin.
- Tension Buildup: Do you feel stiff or tense in areas like your shoulders, jaw, or neck after a long, stressful day?
- Sedentary Patterns: Are there days when you barely move your body, leaving you feeling sluggish, disconnected, or tired?
- All-or-Nothing Mindset: Do you feel like movement only “counts” if it’s intense, like a hard workout? Do you push yourself to workout harder and longer because of it and skip gentler movement?
Tips to get get started right now.
Shake It Out
Turn on your favorite song and let your body move however it wants. Dance, sway, or even just shake your hands and feet to release tension. Close your eyes to focus on how your body feels as you move, rather than how it looks.
Pro Tip: Choose a song that makes you smile. The combination of joyful movement and uplifting music is a double win for your skin and mood.
Gentle Movement Breaks
Set a timer to remind yourself to get up once an hour. Use this time to stretch, take a few deep breaths, or walk around for a couple of minutes.
Simple stretches to try: Roll your shoulders backward and forward to release tension. Do a gentle neck stretch by tilting your head to one side and holding for a few breaths. Stand up and shake out your hands, feet, and legs to create flow.
Tune Into Stuck Spots
At the end of the day, close your eyes and scan your body. Ask yourself: Where am I holding tension? What movement would feel good to release this tension?
Respond to your body’s signals with compassion and curiosity, not judgment.
In the Calm Mind, Calm Skin™ program, I help you reconnect with movement as a tool for healing and balance—not punishment or a chore.
This approach is all about flow, joy, and using movement to calm your nervous system and create harmony throughout your body.
Here’s what happens when movement becomes a supportive part of your day:
- Blood flow improves, delivering vital nutrients and oxygen to your skin.
- Tension is released, reducing inflammation and calming stress responses in your body.
- Your skin becomes more vibrant and resilient as your body regains its natural rhythm.
This isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about moving smarter, in a way that supports both your body and your skin.
Your skin is your body’s ultimate communicator, reflecting where things are flowing and where they’re stuck. By embracing movement as a tool for balance and calm, you can support your nervous system, release tension, and help your skin glow with vitality.
