How Mind Affects your Body

Yoga teachers describe this mind-body connection as something abstract;

 this is a connection that we forge with our yoga practice but in reality this mind-body link is present all the time whether we are aware of it or not.

One of the most common examples of mind affecting body is the watering of the mouth when we think about our favorite dish or the feeling of butterflies in our stomach before a big presentation.  We can feel how thoughts can affect the functioning of our physical responses.

Another example is that of an athlete who ‘chokes’ at the crucial moment in a competition and ending up performing poorly.  This is  a good example of mind-body coordination when the apprehensive state of mind leads to in-coordination and a decrease in muscle activity.

The mind-body connection is a routine phenomenon and not something that only an advanced yogi or zen master can attain.  This connection affects each aspect of our everyday life. You wouldn’t be able to lift a finger or take another step without a preceding mental intention. This is a connection that we tend to take for granted but we are all capable of harnessing this balance.

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