Your Body Speaks, Are You Listening to Its Wisdom?

How often do we pause and truly listen to what our body is telling us?

From tension in your shoulders to a knot in your stomach after talking with someone, your body is constantly sending you messages. These subtle whispers, if ignored, can grow louder as physical discomfort, fatigue, or emotional stress. The question is: are you listening?

Your Body Is a Built-In Guidance System

From the moment you walk into a room, your body starts reading it. It notices tone, tension, facial expressions, and energy long before your logical mind catches up. Your intuition speaks through physical sensations. A racing heart, relaxed shoulders, a deep breath, or a knot in your stomach.

You may have been taught to ignore these signals. Were you told to push through discomfort or give people the benefit of the doubt? The thing is, your body is one of your most accurate indicators of what’s really going on.

“By learning to trust your intuition, miracles seem to happen. Intuitive thoughts are gifts from the higher self.” – Susan Jeffers

The Mind-Body Connection

Your thoughts and beliefs have a profound impact on your body:

Dr. Bruce Lipton, in his book The Biology of Belief, shows that subconscious beliefs like “I’m not good enough” influence cells at the molecular level, often manifesting as fatigue, tension, or illness.

Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life links recurring physical symptoms to mental/emotional patterns. For example, headaches may signal unresolved stress, while back pain could indicate a lack of support.

Louise suggests replacing limiting beliefs with new thought patterns or affirmations. For example, if anxiety shows up, she recommends:

“I love and approve of myself and I trust the process of life. I am safe.”

If that feels too “unreal,” turn it into a 'What if' question to bypass resistance:

"What if I love and approve of myself and I trust the process of life? What if I am safe?”

Trauma and Energy Stored in the Body

Unprocessed emotions and past trauma are often stored physically, showing up as chronic pain, tension, or illness. Experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score and Peter Levine highlight how tuning into physical sensations can help release this stored trauma.

From an energetic perspective, Caroline Myss links physical symptoms to chakra imbalances. For example:

• Overactive solar plexus → digestive issues or burnout

• Blocked throat chakra → recurring sore throats or difficulty expressing yourself

Identifying and releasing limiting beliefs through energy healing, as taught in my course Break Free of Your Limiting Beliefs, can create emotional and physical shifts, helping you feel lighter and more empowered.

Mindfulness and Body Awareness Practices

Here are practical ways to start turning into your body:

• Body Scan: Spend 5–10 minutes noticing tension, warmth, or discomfort in each part of your body. Ask, “What might this part be trying to tell me?”

• Journaling: Track patterns between emotions and physical sensations. Do headaches appear after stressful conversations?

• Breath Awareness: Deep breathing anchors you, calms your nervous system, and reconnects you with your body.

• Movement / Somatic Practices: Yoga, EFT (tapping), or gentle motion helps release stored emotions.

• Energy Healing: Chakra balancing, grounding, and clearing techniques release what no longer serves you.

“Your body is designed to heal itself, but it needs you to pay attention to its messages.” – Donna Eden

How Your Body Guides You in Relationships

Your body reacts not just to physical stimuli but also to the people and environments around you. Learning to recognise these signals helps you protect your energy, trust your intuition, and navigate relationships wisely.

Red Flags – Warning Signs

Body Sensation	Possible Meaning	Suggested Action
Tight chest / shallow breathing	Feeling unsafe or emotionally threatened	Pause, step back, breathe, reassess
Knot in stomach / nausea	Something feels “off” or manipulative	Trust your gut, limit exposure
Sudden headache	Overwhelm or mental/emotional load	Create space, stop absorbing energy
Tense shoulders/neck	Defensiveness / feeling attacked	Notice posture, ground yourself
Walking on eggshells	Fear of conflict	Limit time, check your boundaries
Feeling drained mid-conversation	Energy vampire dynamic	End interaction sooner, cleanse afterwards
Chills or prickly skin	Danger or hidden hostility	Exit the situation calmly
Racing heart	Fight-or-flight response	Slow your breathing, step away physically
Shrinking posture / feeling smaller	Intimidation or control	Stand taller or remove yourself from dynamic
Foggy thinking / losing words	Someone overpowering your mental space	Ground yourself, take time to respond

Green Lights – Positive Signs

Body Sensation	Possible Meaning	Suggested Action
Deep, easy breathing	Feeling safe / relaxed	Stay open and engaged
Warmth in chest or face	Genuine care or resonance	Lean into the connection
Lightness / playfulness	Joy and fun	Enjoy the moment fully
Tingling in hands or crown	Positive energetic connection	Stay present and curious
Steady heartbeat	Calm trust in dynamic	Be more vulnerable
Shoulders naturally dropping	Releasing tension	Continue in relaxed flow
Smiling naturally	Real connection	Let conversation deepen
Feeling energized afterward	Mutual uplifting energy	Cultivate more of these connections
Clear, easy thinking	Mental alignment / openness	Use for honest dialogue
Sense of time flying	Flow state / compatibility	Value and nurture the relationship

Practice: Next time you’re with someone, scan your body. Open/relaxed = green light. Tight/contracted = red flag. No proof or permission needed, trust your body as your guide.

Instead of seeing symptoms as inconveniences, try approaching them with curiosity. Listening to your body is an act of self-love. Healing happens physically, emotionally, mentally, and energetically.

Daily Practices to Tune Into Your Body

1. Scan your body regularly for tension, warmth, or discomfort.

2. Journal about the connection between your emotions and your physical signals.

3. Breathe mindfully to anchor and reset.

4. Move your body, to release stored energy.

5. Notice any relational signals (red/green lights).

6. Affirm or question limiting beliefs to release them gently.

Take It Further

Your body is always speaking to you. To dive deeper into understanding and clearing trapped emotions, limiting beliefs, and blocked energy, explore my course Break Free of Your Limiting Beliefs. It’s a starting point for a happier, and more empowered life.

Remember: Your body is your guide, not your enemy. The more you listen, the more it leads you toward balance, clarity, and vitality. Take a deep breath, check in with yourself, and honour what you feel today.