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4 lessons from a magic shop
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Hey! I recently picked up neuroscientist James R. Doty's first book, Into the Magic Shop, while waiting for his newest book, Mind Magic, to arrive from the library. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect—but it was such a refreshing nonfiction read about how he transformed his life from one of hardship to one of success. Doty shares four “magic tricks” that he learned during his childhood from Ruth, a magic shopkeeper, and I couldn’t help but think about how they apply to exercise, physical activity, and movement. Let me share some of the magic with you!
This is the cornerstone of everything I do with my clients. Exercise, movement, and activity can be taxing—but starting from a place of a relaxed body makes all the difference. It helps you notice subtle cues that could lead to pain, injury, fatigue, or exhaustion, and helps you navigate them with ease. The magic is relaxing. How often do we wrestle with whether we should work out, go for a walk, or do that workout? Taming the mind is critical in exercise. Checking in with your mindset, negotiating your behavior, and navigating the nuances of your thoughts are all part of creating a sustainable movement habit. The magic of your mind. In my yoga classes, opening the heart has both a physical and emotional aspect. It’s about self-compassion, self-care, and tuning into your body. Opening the heart helps you move with patience, kindness, and gratitude for all your body can do. Your magical heart is worth your attention. This is at the centre of my passion project, The Why I Move Project. Knowing your "why"—why you walk more, why you do squats, why you feel a stretch—is essential. Clients who clarify their intention behind their movement see the greatest success, especially in longevity and quality of life. Find your magic in the why. These four lessons from Ruth (via James Doty) are surprisingly fitting for anyone moving their body. Relax, focus, open, and clarify—the magic is in the intention behind every movement. If these lessons resonate with you, you’d love my Mindful Movement classes—where we explore the connection between body, mind, and heart through gentle, intentional practice. Each class blends meditation, breath, and subtle movement to help you relax the body, quiet the mind, open the heart, and clarify your intent. Don’t just read about the magic — feel it. Try this free Mindful Movement practice and notice how relaxing your body, taming your mind, opening your heart, and clarifying your intent changes how you move.
Stay well and happy moving (with a sprinkle of magic 🪄), Lisa Supporting you in your physical activity journey.Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.
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Struggling to stay consistent with movement? Each week you’ll get relatable stories, practical strategies, and uplifting tips to help you move smarter, feel better, and bring more wellness into your daily life.
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