Mindful Monday: Hand skating: slow, rhythmic movements of the hands across a surface can help regulate the nervous system by engaging both sensory and motor pathways, promoting bilateral coordination and grounding. This repetitive motion stimulates proprioceptive and tactile input, which soothes the vagus nerve and supports parasympathetic activation, helping shift the body out of a fight or flight state. As attention is focused on the gentle motion, it creates a meditative rhythm that calms the