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):