As veterans make the big change from military to civilian life, there can be constant turmoil. It is stressful and overwhelming for many veterans to make this switch. There are often mental health struggles that are felt by both the soldier and his/her family. Finding a way to find the inner peace that we all need might seem like a struggle. For many veterans, the answer might be physical fitness. Foxhole Veterans Charity Foundation is here to talk about how martial arts can help you stay fit and find inner peace and focus.
There is a Connection Between Mind & Body in Martial Arts
One of the most beautiful parts of martial arts is the connection between body and mind. You have to focus your mind to intentionally synchronize physical movements when practicing martial arts. This helps set the foundation for productive meditation and mindfulness. Here are some of the ways that martial arts helps you with a mind and body connection that leads to inner peace and focus:
– Concentration: It takes a tremendous amount of concentration to practice martial arts. This is one of the fundamental aspects of martial arts. Martial artists have to be fully in the moment so that they can be completely attuned to their surroundings at all times.
– Mental Clarity: There are many repetitive movements in martial arts training. This can help provide veterans with mental clarity. As they continue to cultivate their martial arts skills, they will find that they are able to develop a heightened sense of awareness and mental clarity.
– Emotional Regulation: You would be surprised to find that martial arts can be emotionally demanding. While this might sound negative, it is actually giving veterans the chance to navigate through feelings of fear, frustration or self-doubt. Through breathing, visualization techniques and other meditation practices, veterans training in martial arts are able to find emotional regulation and inner balance.
– Reduced Stress: The stresses of acclimating to civilian life can be overwhelming for veterans. There is a sanctuary of sorts in martial arts where they can temporarily escape the stresses that might be feeling at home or at work as they focus and practice this unique training. This is another way that the deep breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation and other meditation practices often paired with martial arts can help veterans feel inner peace and grounding.
Combining Meditation with Martial Arts
There are many martial arts styles that will incorporate meditation with practicing martial arts. It allows veterans to deepen their own understanding of self and discover personal growth that is vital.
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If you are a veteran that is having a difficult time finding the inner peace that everyone needs, you can turn to Foxhole Veterans Charity Foundation to help you find that peace you’re craving with our martial arts training. Our community is a welcoming one. Call us today!
