Do Them With Intention

I remember the many times when I mindlessly lifted weights, just moving my limbs and distracting my mind while having conversations with my friends. Or when I hiked around the woods, listening to music in my headphones.

I used to approach exercise as a means to an end, focusing solely on the physical results it would bring, just to ‘check it off’ the list. Instead of actually savoring the process.

Exercise, any physical activity really, is supposed to be enjoyed. It is supposed to be fun and engaging.

The Yogis have long understood the power of directing vital energy, prana, to specific parts of the body during exercise. And you can only do this if you concentrate your mind on the actual exercise.