What are Carolyn Scott's signature techniques for managing stress through gentle movement?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager.

When it comes to managing stress with gentle movement, a few core approaches really anchor my philosophy:

• Mix-and-match practices: Rotating between yoga, gentle stretching, and Tai Chi during the week to keep things enjoyable and sustainable (for example, yoga a couple of days, a stretching session, plus a Tai Chi or similar class).
• Consistency over intensity: Short, regular sessions woven into daily life rather than long, exhausting workouts.
• Experimentation: Giving yourself time and space to test different classes (online or in-person) until you find what feels calming and natural to you.
• Mind–body focus: Using movement as a meditative practice—linking breath with motion, staying present in your body, and treating it as dedicated relaxation time, not another “performance.”

Would you like help designing a simple weekly gentle-movement routine based on your current schedule and stress level?