India, July 25 -- Some days feel heavy. The body resists. The mind argues. Motivation is low-and that's okay. These are not days to push harder, but to listen deeper. In my philosophy, movement isn't about chasing perfection. It's about returning to yourself. On low-motivation days, the most powerful thing you can do is show up gently. Five minutes of intentional breathwork, a few spine rolls, a short Pilates flow-this is not 'just something.' This is everything. Sit or lie down comfortably. Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale through your mouth for 6. Repeat this cycle for five minutes. Let each breath remind your nervous system: You are safe. Stand tall, knees soft. Tuck your chin to your chest and slowly roll down through your spine, one vertebra at a time, letting your arms dangle. Pause at the bottom. Bend your knees, feel your back release. Then slowly roll up, stacking each vertebra with intention. Repeat this 3 to 5 times. The mindset shift here is simple but profound: doing something small is not a failure-it's a practice of self-respect. When you move with compassion instead of criticism, you build a more sustainable relationship with your body. Every small effort adds up. Over time, these micro-movements reshape your nervous system, rewire your habits, and remind your body that it is loved, not coerced. The long-term benefits of even minimal, mindful movement are real: improved mobility, increased circulation, emotional release, and a deeper sense of trust in yourself. So on days when you don't feel like working out, don't aim for intensity. Aim for connection. Meet your body where it is. Move not to burn calories, but to shift energy. Not to fix yourself, but to honour yourself. Because in the end, it's not about how you show up. And even the smallest movement, becomes an act of transformation. The author is a fitness expert...