Move Your Body, Shift Your Mind: The Science of Movement & Well-Being

We all know that physical exercise benefits our health, but finding the motivation to move can be challenging—especially in today’s fast-paced, often sedentary world. What if movement wasn’t just about fitness but also about enhancing your emotions, mindset, and overall well-being?

In this insightful course, hosted by Leona Brandwene, you’ll explore the psychological science behind movement and its profound impact on how we feel, think, and experience the world. Learn how intentional movement can:

✔ Regulate emotions and boost mood
✔ Reduce stress and increase mental clarity
✔ Enhance motivation and overall well-being

You’ll gain practical strategies to integrate more movement into your daily life—whether it’s through small, mindful actions or purposeful exercise—helping you cultivate a more energized, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Most of us know that physical exercise has numerous benefits for our overall well-being, but sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to prioritize movement, especially in modern lifestyles which are often quite sedentary. In this course, dive deep into the psychological science of how movement powerfully influences our experience of our emotions and our moods. Explore how to move with purpose, discover practical ways to move more, and understand the fundamentals of movement to flourish.

Course Features

•   Start the course anytime
•   6 hours on-demand learning
•   31 short lessons with expert videos
•   Daily tasks to apply new knowledge practically
•   Lifetime access to videos & notes
•   Certificate of completion

What You'll Gain from this Course

• Understand that psychological well-being is experienced in the body through our emotions and the effects of “endogenous drugs.”
• Explore the evolutionary foundations of both physical activity and rest, and why our instinct to sit often overpowers our desire to move.
• Understand the role of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and endocannabinoids and how to create a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving.
• Discover how vigorous activity, active sitting, and interrupted rest each contribute to reduced inflammation.
• Experiment with linking your physical activity with different aspects of well-being: learning, connecting with others, playing, competing, and contributing.