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When Mindful Movement Increases Rather Than Reduces Anxiety

I started tai chi because my therapist said it would help with anxiety but the slow movements make me more aware of how agitated I am inside and now I feel worse. Standing still is torture.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Contemplative practices can initially amplify the very symptoms they're meant to address by removing familiar distractions.

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