The past weekend, AWiB hosted an eye-opening session on “Aligning Your Physical Body with Your Emotional State” facilitated by Jemila Hamid.

The discussion began with how emotions affect the body and vice versa, touching on the physical, spiritual, and mental dimensions of our reactions. Jemila demonstrated this by asking participants to extend their right hands, showing how the mind’s focus and control directly influence the body.

Through practice and discussion, participants experienced firsthand that when the body is engaged, the mind and emotions follow.

Key takeaways:

• Posture & Emotion: How the way we carry ourselves shapes how we feel.
• Breathing Practices: Yoga-inspired techniques and box breathing to use the body to regulate the mind and emotions.
• Guided Imagination & Progressive Muscle Relaxation: With the support of audio guidance, participants practiced fully relaxing their bodies to become more aware of hidden tension or pain — a reminder of how awareness fosters healing.
• Hormonal Balance: Understanding how to “hack hormones” to stabilize emotions.
• Journaling & Reflection: Writing as a method to process and realign our inner state.

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