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Do you ever feel like everything is happening at a million miles a minute? Especially now with yet another summer coming to a close, life can seem a little stressful and unmanageable. If you are accustomed to this nagging feeling of impending doom, don’t worry, we're here to help.
Sometimes the best solution to stop your brain from going in every direction is to move your body. Staying active and centering your mind is an easy and fun way to stop yourself from stressing.
To stay active and centered, you don’t have to do any strenuous exercise like CrossFit or running a marathon. Simply sitting still for a few minutes a day and focusing on your breath is a great way to keep your mind grounded. Additionally, taking time to do small and gentle movements for your body will help you tremendously.
We researched a variety of methods ranging from low-impact workouts to restorative exercise, holistic fitness routines, stress relief exercise and trending wellness habits to keep your body moving and your mind still.
Some of the most common practices to connect your mind and body are yoga and pilates. Whether you want to get a good sweat where you're dripping from head to toe or you want a more peaceful practice where you nearly fall asleep, these are low-impact forms of exercise that your mind and body will love.
If you want a good sweat, finding a heated power yoga class is one of the easiest ways to make that happen. In a power class, you will twist, flow and sweat out all of your anxieties.
If you want a class that will challenge your mind and body and will focus on your core, a sculpting pilates class may be more your speed. Here you'll do a variety of strengthening exercises that will have you leaving feeling like the strongest woman ever.
If sweating and shaking for an hour is not your vibe, taking a restorative yoga class or basic mat pilates class will give you a comfortable challenge. You will be able to push yourself to a good degree without feeling more exhausted than you did before you took the class. These classes will slow down your mind and your body, forcing you to focus on your breath and movements in the class.
Other forms of gentle and low-impact movements to stay active include walking, swimming, dancing, biking and much more. The key to finding a low-impact workout that works for you is to start by finding something you love. If you love nature, go on a walk outside. If you grew up dancing your whole life but gave it up when you stopped competing, get back into it!
There is this myth in the fitness world that working out means going to a gym for hours on end and pushing your body to its highest limits. Now with FitTok on apps like TikTok and Instagram, women post their strenuous routines, tricking other women into believing that this is the only way we can remain active.
Believe it or not, a gentle walk around your neighborhood, or an hour of dancing your heart out in the living room, are all ways to stay active and to keep your mind centered. Staying active shouldn't add to your stress; it should alleviate it!
Health and wellness have been top trends in 2025. People have begun focusing on bettering themselves by lowering their screentime to reduce any toxins that blue light may emit. They've begun taking holistic practices such as meditating and acupuncture more seriously, and they've become more aware of the importance of sleep and the quality of the food they eat.
On apps like TikTok and Instagram, wellness creators stress the importance of having a high-protein diet, sitting in a sauna and taking supplements for better gut health.
Other trends that have emerged this year include taking Coconut Cult, a super-live probiotic yogurt to support gut health, wearable tech like the Oura Ring and focusing on active aging and being aware mentally and physically of how they are aging.
No matter which wellness trends you choose to follow, you will be doing your mind and body a favor. Whether you focus on incorporating gentle forms of movement to your routine, eating a more balanced diet or simply paying attention to your body and what it needs, you will be able to stay active and centered for the rest of 2025.
