RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements" (by Adriene Thorne, Pastor of Riverside Church in New York) ​

​I use mindful breathing and prayerful gestures (body movement) to invite participants to connect with their bodies. Many in the healing field consider mindful breathing to be a significant tool in people's mental health and well-being. Grief expert David Kessler, for instance, integrates "grief yoga" in his work. In my spiritual care groups, I use different approaches (see below). At a minimum, I invite folks to slow and deepen their breath when I ring the bell three times so they can connect with the breath of life ("ruach" in Hebrew).

1. Quadratos Body Movement (PDF Worksheet on the Quadratos Body Movement)
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Simple on Chair                                                                  Simple Standing                                                                  Advanced Standing

 Movements inspired by & adapted from Alexander John Shaia's Quadratos: 4 Gospel Journey

2. Body Prayer (movement created by Adriene Thorne - author of article: "Seeing the Sacred in Everyday Movements above)

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Other Physical Movements

​3​. Tai Chi Moves with Jake Mace or Tai Chi with David Wong
    Music for Tai Chi
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​4. Walking the Labyrinth (short documentary) / pdf Guide about labyrinths ​