How a Small Daily Movement Habit Can Transform Your Body and Mind

What if just three mindful minutes a day could change how you move, feel, and show up in life?In this episode of Happiness On Tap, host Leann Herron talks with Michael Landau, a Feldenkrais® practitioner and somatic educator whose tiny daily movement practices are helping people around the world reconnect with their bodies, reduce pain, and create sustainable wellness habits that actually last.Michael shares how 30+ years of experience in movement, awareness, and behavior change led him to design a 3-minute mindful movement membership — a simple, science-backed way to bring awareness, mobility, and ease into your daily routine.If you’ve ever struggled with consistency or felt like you’re “too busy for self-care,” this conversation will inspire you to start small and stay present.🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✅ Why tiny daily habits are more powerful than major lifestyle overhauls✅ How mindful movement rewires the brain and improves mobility✅ The connection between somatic awareness, focus, and emotional well-being✅ Simple steps to build your own 3-minute self-care ritual✅ How to stay consistent without relying on willpower or guilt🕛 Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to How a Small Daily Movement Habit Can Transform Your Body and Mind01:45 - Michael’s journey from teaching music to creating and teaching small daily movement habits virtually for everyone09:02 - Three minutes to a new habit of self-care12:13 - How small, consistent actions are more effective than big lifestyle overhauls 17:55 - Michael shares a sample movement exploration exercise and the benefits experienced in the mind and body30:50 - Leann shares her experiences with leaning yoga, meditation, and other somatic practices33:49 - Entering the learning space and developing new neural pathways while improving long-term health36:49 - Why mindful movement and awareness are the missing pieces in most exercise routines, and the risks and results of not challenging our brains and bodies43:55 - Michael shares client stories of their "aha" moments from experiencing persistent growth and change48:55 - The power of celebrating your wins in building sustainable habits14:35 - The neuroscience behind habit creation52:45 - How to begin your own self-care rituals and habits by removing resistance/demand (time), building consistency, and habit stacking1:00:22 - The power of curiosity and play in sustaining wellness habits1:04:46 - Final insights and advice: Transformation through mind and body awareness and presence. Strive for curiosity, not ambition1:09:34 - Michael shares a free 5-day challenge of daily persistent growth exercisesLike 👍, Share 👉, and Subscribe 🔔 for more empowering stories and strategies to build a stronger, healthier you 💪!Episode Resources:Guest:Michael LandauWebsite: https://persistent-growth.com/Freebie: Free 5-day mindful movement challengeYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@persistent-growthAbout your host:Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping Gen X women break free from cycles of over-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit.Connect with Leann Herron:Finding Resilience with LeannWebsite: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ Freebie: Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Overwhelmhttps://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/overcomingKeywords:Persistent Growth, Daily Mindful Practice, Habit Creation, Self-Care Habits, Body Awareness, Daily Routines, Health And Wellness,Hashtags:#somaticawareness #mindfulmovement #tinyhabits #dailywellness