Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2823: Shift your Mood: 7 Quick & Easy Body Tools by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Emotional Balance
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Dec 29, 2024 Discover seven simple body tools to shift your mood and regain emotional balance. Learn how mindful movements and breathwork can transform your state during stressful moments. Explore the intricate relationship between body posture and emotional well-being, alongside practical strategies to enhance body awareness. Unlock stuck energy and foster confidence through tension release techniques while grounding yourself with breathing exercises. Find out how to use your body to quickly and effectively improve your emotional health.
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Suck and Tuck
- Rachel Shanken's gymnastics coaches enforced strict posture rules, demanding a "suck and tuck" position.
- This led to chronic tension and anxiety, highlighting how physical habits affect mental state.
Body Tension and Mood
- Body tension triggers the sympathetic nervous system's danger response.
- This creates a constant "flight, fight, or freeze" state, impacting mood negatively.
Body Tools for Mood Shift
- Try exercises like loosening your jaw, softening your eyes, relaxing your belly, and dropping your shoulders.
- Open your arms, stand tall, and breathe deeply to improve mood and reduce stress.