[MINDSET] Ep. 97: How Your Environment Impacts Your Physiology w/ Aaron Alexander

Are your shoulders sore or you have a knot in your neck that won’t go away?

This week Ash talks with Aaron Alexander an expert on the mind-body connection, author, and host of The Aligned Podcast. This episode is all about how your environment informs your physiology.

What people consider relaxation today often still includes scrolling through social media, or watching television. Aaron explains why finding pure stillness is such a valuable goal to work towards and what it does for your overall health.

Do you slump over your desk, and tuck your chin down to read your phone all day? Aaron and Ash talk about how to create posture that is healthy for your body. There is a simple exercise you can complete to better understand where you may feel pain.

The leading causes of disease and illness have been linked largely to stress. Aaron talks through everything from diet to mechanics and your environment on ways to improve your wellbeing and reduce stress. He shares one very simple tip to change your mindset while at work.

A major part of the stress you experience likely comes from work. If this resonates with you, be sure to listen in as Aaron outlines simple tips to improve your workspace and overall wellbeing during every working hour. If you travel often for work, there are very specific activities you can do to quickly help you adjust and be ready for your business trip, even when there is a time change involved. 

Want to know one of the best things you can do for your overall health? Aaron shares what science has proven to keep people alive the longest. Don’t forget to stick around for Ash’s post-episode notes!

 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

1. The value of physical movement for long term health.
2. Tips to improve your posture and why it matters.
3. Exercises to do while sitting at your desk.

 

Resources:

 

The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles For a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life by Aaron Alexander

Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno

Documentary: Where to Invade More by Michael More

For support for posture and alignment: The aligned band

 

Where to Find Aaron Alexander:

Thealignbook.com

Instagram: alignpodcast

Align Podcast

 

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