Building Confidence Through Movement
Embodied Movement Class, Tuesday, November 19th
Today we explored something essential: Confidence isn't something we achieve - it's an energy we can access at any moment by connecting to our essence and wisdom.
Here's what Carolina shared that shifted our perspective:
"Sometimes we look for clarity in our head, when we actually have clarity in our heart. We underestimate the power of having clarity here [in the heart]. You have the feeling about something... and if you honor that, then it creates space for mental clarity."
Through mindful movement and breathwork, we:
Used breath of fire to activate and clear the solar plexus - our center of personal power
Practiced physical movements to release shame and embrace self-acceptance
Explored the body's natural "yes" and "no" through intuitive movement
Learned to access confidence through being rather than doing
Released tension patterns that block our natural power
My key takeaway:
"Confidence comes from trusting our inner wisdom and accepting all parts of ourselves - even the doubts and fears. When we create space for everything to exist, we can move forward with natural power."
Here’s how a few of our members related to confidence:
"For me, not fearing failure is powerful. I've built this relationship over years where I just go for it without overthinking. I see failure as helpful guidance, directing me to what's next."
"While teaching strength training classes, I shifted from dreading potential mistakes to seeing them as opportunities for self-acceptance. I use a mantra ('om yam') on my walk to class to open my heart and build energy."
"At the gym, I saw someone doing an interesting exercise and instead of just watching, I went up and asked to try it. That's confidence - feeling the energy shift and taking immediate action."
“Clarity creates a foundation for confidence. It's about self-knowing and trusting where you're heading."
"Regular review of my vision builds confidence. When I notice resistance to something, I now see it as a signal to move toward it. What used to feel like intense anxiety now feels more like an exciting tickle."
We integrated this understanding through:
Breath of fire practice focused on the solar plexus
Squatting movements to release and embrace shame
Pigeon poses to open the hips and process emotions
Forward/backward movements to practice clear "yes" and "no"
Core work to strengthen our center of power
Want to experience this practice for yourself? ↓ Watch the replay (60 minutes):