We Also Have A BODY-Mind Connection ... In addition to a mind-body connection If we pay attention, it is easy to see the impact the body has on our state of mind as well. For example, when women’s bodies are preparing for menstruation, it is the hormones inside the body causing all of the dreaded symptoms (cramps, bloating, fatigue, emotional imbalance, etc.). Another example of body-mind reactions is the flu. More than likely, a person starts to feel out of sorts mentally the day or a few days before the body exposes the sore throat, nasal congestion, and other common physical symptoms. On the flip side, body-mind connection is incredibly positive, whether it is endorphins produced after exercise or stress relief during a massage. In the physical postures of yoga, it is thought that certain poses produce certain mental states. Backbends, for example, are thought to stimulate the mind, while inversions may bring on a quieter state. Exercise can be a cheap way to boost our focus, moods, and overall health
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:53:19 +0000