Volume #77 – July 10, 2021

Interoception – Developing Body Literacy

Interoception has been linked to the way we think, our emotions, how we make decisions, our mental health and even our sense of self. Our body is constantly sending signals to the brain and the brain is constantly reacting to our body. Most of this communication happens unconsciously, but many people are consciously attuned to these signals. This ability can lead to many of the benefits attributed to meditation practices: managing stress, regulating emotion, and obtaining insights about the body, mind and emotional state. And, the good news is that interoception can be trained and developed…                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Read the rest of this article