Exercise and Spiritual Energy?

When I am excercising, and once I reach that point where I'm in the 'runner's high' or feeling pumped when lifting weights, I don't know, it just feels like I am much more receptive to other people's energy. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

Furthermore, I feel like I attract more attention from others when I am exercising.

I know that many people find their their spirituality is 'fine tuned' through meditation, etc, but is it also possible for physical exertion to bring about those same feelings?

[Skybird]

I read somewhere that exercise, nature and meditation are great for spiritual development... :))

[OnAPath]

Exercise helps to ground you, getting past the ego and to a more primal state of being.

[running]

I think in the exercise your energy body is expanding opening the chakras. Being open perhaps your much more open to things

[Tobi]

Yes, exercise can be a dynamic meditation. Mindfulness, awareness, and "alive-ness" and the release of endorphins to give an extra boost.
I start my meditations by going for a walk, every day, in any weather. I often find I can open to "good vibes" by doing that. Then everything flows from there.

[Belle]

It depends slightly on your focus of exercise, if you're very goal orientated and wanting to go better better better, that could be very egoic.

But, if you are honouring your body in your exercise then that is something else.

I do find exercise very meditative, grounding and also the oxygen going to my brain really stimulating.

[Rena]

ok, I experience this too............

I go walk and when I get back from walking, I feel Spirit.

I have always wondered why too, but I think it's because exercise raises your vibration and raising your vibration attracts Spirit.

but this has always been just my guess! =)

but another thing I have noticed is when I sit out in the sun and get a tan, I feel spirit that way too.........

so, I think it's all about raising your vibration, because getting out in the sun raises it too.

Yes yes!!! definitely yes to all you have written!!!
When i first started exercising ,after 1 month i had to give up gym because i did pick all the negativity which was released from others and felt very drained and had low mood after exercising.
I kept exercising in my room ,but...!
I dedicated myself to spiritual work on my aura ,vibration and protection.
With a high vibration and thick aura ,you won't be affected by other people's energy.
Also yes, exercising is increasing the chi and make us glow ,looking more beautiful, being attractive ,like a magnet, because the energy is flowing in our bodies ,is not stagnat as those who are all day sitting on a couch or chair :)

[sandalwood]

anything can become meditation.
when you become absorbed in exercise, it can have just the same effect.

Connected the healthier the body the easier the energy flow through out it.