Movement and Mental Health

Workshop Details:

Welcome to Movement + Mental Health! This is a 2-part self-paced course designed to explore how movement can support your mental and physical well-being—without adding another thing to your to-do list. You’ll explore the connection between movement, stress, and overall well-being, consider the difference between exercise and everyday movement, and discover ways to use movement to energize, regulate, and ground yourself. You’ll also create your own personalized Movement Menu and explore simple, enjoyable ways to incorporate movement into your day. Whether you need a boost of energy, a way to release stress, or simply something that brings you joy, this course is about building a flexible relationship with movement that supports consistency, regulation, and enjoyment.

No fitness level or prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and an openness to exploring movement in a way that works for you!

Workshop Objectives:

• Explore the Connection Between Movement and Mental Health
  Understand how movement can influence stress, energy, mood, and overall well-being.
• Redefine What Movement Can Look Like
  Explore the difference between exercise and everyday movement, and consider what movement can look and feel like for you.
• Create Your Personalized Movement Menu
  Develop a flexible list of movement options you can choose from based on your energy, needs, and interests.
• Use Movement to Support Regulation and Well-Being
  Discover simple ways to use movement to energize, release stress, ground yourself, and support consistency without adding pressure.

Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for anyone interested in exploring a flexible and enjoyable approach to movement and its connection to mental and physical well-being. No fitness level or prior experience is required.

Format:

• 2-part self-paced course
• The link will take you to Moodle, our Learning Management System (LMS) If you have an existing Moodle account with Discovery College, please login. Otherwise, please create an account to access the course and save your progress
• Any questions or issues, please reach out to education@cmhakelowna.org