There's nothing like slow movement to help you appreciate the strength of your body. Try strength-building, movement-focused exercise like yoga or pilates to learn how to focus on how powerful small, simple movements can be. It's an added bonus that these are also excellent ways to burn calories and relax your body and mind! Taking pride in the strength and agility of your body as it moves is key to improving your self-awareness.
No matter how co-ordinated you are, or what kind of music you listen to, try dancing. Make sure you're alone, turn up your stereo or put on headphones and start moving your body to the music - classical, country, hip hop, folk, dance, whatever you like. Start with tapping your foot, swaying your torso or bouncing in place. Let your mind go blank, grin as big as you can and let the music move you. Take note of how your body moves naturally to the beat and try pushing it a little bit further. Try dancing as small as possible, as big as possible and then try dancing sensually. Sing along to the lyrics if there are any - pretend you're the performer. Who cares how you look because it's all about letting go and enjoying yourself!
Your SkinHave you ever paid attention to how different textures feel against it? Experiment with textures and seek out clothing that not only looks good on you, but feels good to wear. Buy a shirt or scarf made with cashmere and notice how soft and warm it feels against your skin. Or the cool smoothness of a pair of silk or satin pajamas. Even the stiff, thick comforting feel of denim against your skin is an experience you may never have been aware of before.
And try 100% cotton bedsheets or, for a more sensual experience, silk or satin sheets.
Just once, sleep completely naked. Put on some of that luxurious moisturizer and slip between those cotton or satin bedsheets. You'll feel unbelievably luxurious and just a little bit naughty!
And finally, try these little tricks to put a little sensuality into your everyday:
Find a moisturizer with a scent that you like. Take the time to apply it immediately after each shower and TAKE YOUR TIME doing it. Massage it in well. You'll love the attention you're paying to your skin and you'll feel luxurious all day having done it.
Accentuate the positive. Play up your attributes by dressing in a way that accentuates them. If you have nice skin, show more of it. Try open necklines, sleeveless tops, skirts and dresses. Wear your hair up to play up a long, lovely neck. An hourglass figure? Try a fitted, feminine jacket. Do you have good hair? Wear it down. Whatever you do, show off what you're proud of about yourself!
Smile. Smile at strangers, at co-workers and at yourself in the mirror. It does wonders to project a sense of confidence and improves your mood. Notice how people respond to you when you smile at them.
Wear sexy underwear. Whatever you wear now, bump it up a notch. Buy something sexy and extravagant you'd never consider wearing and wear it under your everyday clothes. No-one has to know but you and you'll feel super-sexy keeping the secret!
