Session 7: Blackbelt body power for women
Roma Pijlman
Summary of the session
- Core Activation for Stability: Activating the core, especially through proper body alignment, enhances both physical stability and mental focus.
- Self-Care Through Body Awareness: Paying attention to body positioning during movement helps manage stress and promotes overall well-being.
- Posture’s Role in Strength and Balance: Maintaining good posture, such as engaging the core and keeping a straight back, is crucial for physical strength, balance, and stability.
- Mindful Movement for Mental Clarity: Incorporating mindfulness into everyday activities, like walking, can increase mental clarity and foster a stronger connection to the environment.
- Centring in Stressful Situations: Simple techniques, including posture and mindful movement, can be used to centre oneself and enhance mental clarity during stressful moments.
- Incorporating Movement into Daily Life: Adopting movement-based practices, inspired by martial arts or mindfulness, helps combat sedentary habits and fosters resilience and confidence.
🤔 The Uncomfortable Truth About Violence
Discussing the concept of violence, particularly in a martial arts context, brings about discomfort. Just like the soldiers trained to shoot yet often miss, we carry the weight of our actions and intentions. The notion that ‘we’re not built to hurt people’ resonates deeply as we examine our instincts. The risk of emotional harm can sometimes seem just as palpable as physical conflict. Setting boundaries helps create space between us and harmful situations, allowing for healthier dynamics.
🌸 Finding Strength in Awareness
As we explore boundaries, it’s key to remember that self-awareness is a vital tool. In martial arts, we learn not just the physical skills, but also the ability to read and respond to our surroundings. This overlap becomes critical in daily life. Recognising personal limits and understanding when to assert ourselves can be transformative. Engaging in practices that enhance awareness, like martial arts or mindfulness activities, prepares us to navigate life’s challenges with grace.
🛡️ Embracing Your Inner Warrior: The Unseen Battles We Face
Cultivating inner strength is important, and acknowledging our battles, whether emotional or physical, allows us to grow. Reflect on the female warriors of history and present. From ancient figures like Athena to modern-day women overcoming adversities, strength manifests in diverse forms. This strength is built on resilience, the ability to rise after falling, and the courage to stand firm against life’s challenges.
We are all warriors. By embracing our inner warriors, we cultivate the wisdom to set boundaries and maintain our well-being. The journey towards awareness and self-assertion welcomes both challenge and triumph, slowly shaping us into stronger versions of ourselves.
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