Mindful Marathon Podcast

Ep 56: Movement & Rest - Creating a Prescription that Works for You


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In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing reflections from my recent Mindful Movement Retreat, where a small group of incredible women physicians stepped away from their busy lives to exhale, rest, and reconnect with themselves.

We jogged and walked by the beach, practiced yoga, experienced a sound bowl session and yoga nidra, and most importantly, gave ourselves permission to pause.

So often we’re told to push harder, do more, and stay on the treadmill (literally and figuratively). But sustainable health and joy come from balancing movement with intentional rest. In this episode, we’ll explore:

  • Why rest is just as vital as movement for performance, health, and self-care

  • How to notice when you need to slow down, and how to actually do it

  • Simple reflection prompts you can use to design your own “movement + rest” prescription

    If you’ve ever struggled to find that balance, this episode will give you a gentler, more mindful way forward.

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    *** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***

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