![]() In fact, emotions are experienced as much in your body as in your brain.Įmotional experiences trigger activation in your autonomic nervous system - the branch of your nervous system that’s beneath conscious control. Studies have repeatedly shown that mind over matter is a powerful thing, sometimes even more so than drugs or surgery.īut did you know that your body also influences your mind? The mind-body connection is a two-way superhighway. You probably already know that your mind and body are connected. These feelings can surface during bodywork, yoga classes, or during a workout and leave you wondering: why does your body store painful emotions? And how can you release them so you’re not carrying bad memories forward in your life? How Your Body Stores Emotions Have you ever heard of muscle memory? It’s the idea that emotions from past experiences get trapped in your body. Muscle Memory: Why Your Body Stores Painful Emotions and How to Release Them By Sukie Baxter Get Sukie’s free guide to easing aches and pains here. Ever heard of muscle memory? Or the concept that emotions are stored in your muscles? In this guest post, Sukie Baxter - a posture and movement specialist and the author of Perfect Posture for Life who helps people change their lives by changing the way they move (you might remember this post she did for us here, too!) - breaks down what it is and how to release those painful emotions that may be trapped.
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