Did you know your body communicates with you around the clock? Many of us are often too busy and stressed with everyday responsibilities, like work and childcare, or distracted with television and technology, to recognise and receive the messages our bodies are sending us. But, you can gain valuable insight into your current state of health when you tune into what your body has to say.

Here’s what Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy had to say about posture, alignment and our mental health: “Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Power posing — that is, standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success.” That is so…POWERFUL! Let’s learn more about this connection.

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on stress and how it impacts your health, body AND your mind… it’s a full body response that compromises your physical, mental & emotional health, as well as your sleep and ability to maintain healthy body weight.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on stress and how it impacts health, body AND mind… it’s a full body response! Not only does it compromise your brain & nervous system, but also all of your major body systems & organs, and even posture and alignment.