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Gentle Sway

1 to 2 minutes

Choose this when…

You want a soft, rhythmic movement without needing to do very much.

Illustration demonstrating Gentle Sway, moving softly from side to side.

Try this

  1. Stand with your knees soft, or sit with your feet supported.
  2. Begin a small sway from side to side.
  3. Let the movement be slow and comfortable. It can be almost invisible.
  4. Notice the moment your weight shifts and the moment it returns.
  5. After several sways, gradually make the movement smaller until you become still.

Seated option

Sway gently through your upper body while seated, or shift your weight slightly from one side of the chair to the other.

Notice

Did your body prefer the movement, the pause or a mixture of both?