When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget how much our bodies hold onto stress and tension. gentle movement is one of the simplest ways to help your nervous system reset and support your body’s natural healing process.

Even small stretches, slow walks, or light mobility exercises can improve circulation, release tight muscles, and calm the mind. These movements complement Bowen therapy perfectly, the work I do in sessions guides the body into a state of relaxation, and simple daily movement helps maintain those results.

Many people notice that after combining Bowen therapy with mindful movement, they sleep better, feel lighter, and move with more ease. The body responds beautifully when it’s supported, not forced.

Here are a few gentle tips you can try:

• take a slow, mindful walk, noticing how your body feels as you move

• roll your shoulders and gently stretch your chest to open the upper body

• stand up and gently rotate your spine side to side

• pay attention to your breathing — slow inhales and longer exhales signal the nervous system it’s safe to relax

These small, intentional movements don’t just release tension — they teach your body that it can unwind, recover, and move freely again.

If you’d like to explore this more deeply, Bowen therapy can support your body in releasing tension at a deeper level, helping you feel lighter, calmer, and more balanced.

Try this gentle 5 min movement routine here