La felicità in bicicletta
- • The effects of dynamic bicycle meditation
- • Inner and outer balance• Start practicing: simple tips and a step-by-step programme
- • Pace, breathing and heart rate
In Bicycle Happiness you’ll be introduced to dynamic mindfulness, awinning combination physical exercise and peace of mind that willhelp you find harmony and improve mental and physical health. Thistechnique combines balance, the pleasure of moving, a full immersionin nature, and self-awareness.Cycling can recreate that connection that makes us aware of ourgreat potential; when done in the proper way, you’ll leave behind anyeffort, anxiety, and the fear of not making it. A long journey or a difficultclimb will turn into easy steps towards your goal, as you’ll go beyondthe limits of your mind. As a result of this biochemical mechanism thatincreases the production of hormones such as endorphins, new synapsesare created in the brain, consciousness expands, a different awarenessis perceived and acquired.Bicycle Happiness will let you experience a different form of meditationand discover a new way of cycling.
VALTER BALLARINI is a member ofthe Board of Directors of ARI (AudaxRandonneur Italia) and is responsiblefor RiCiclovie project, a network of secondaryroads with low traffic equippedas permanent routes for cycling holidays.DANIELA ANGELOZZI holds a degree inPharmacy. She focuses on practices aimedat achieving psychophysical balance andwellbeing. She has developed a meditativepractice called “dynamic mindfulness”,aimed at achieving a complete awarenessof one’s body and essence.
