What does connection mean to you? Sometimes we might feel connected to other people, nature or something else bigger than ourselves. Other times we might feel disconnected. In these times, it can be helpful to reconnect with our body and mind.

Sometimes posture or movement can make a positive impact on our mood and how we feel about everything around us. Think about your posture when you are upset, sad or angry. You might hunch over, clench your jaw or other muscles, or just feel more closed off. Now think about how your posture is when you’re excited or happy. Maybe you feel more open or lighter. Just as our mood can impact our posture, our posture can also impact our mood.

Try this 9-minute practice—Connecting Mind and Body—by yoga teacher Matthew Sanford and Greater Los Angeles VA physician Indira Subramanian, who explore seated back bends and opening more to all that is around us.

 

You can also try out the other sessions in Connecting Mind & Boddy series here on #LiveWholeHealth – VA News or in the following series of links:

Interested in learning more about how posture can impact your health? Check out Live Whole Health #76: Are you sitting down? – VA News. For more mindful movement practices that may help uplift your mood, check out the many movement posts on #LiveWholeHealth – VA News.

Looking for more ways to develop social connection? Check out this post from Dr. Tosha Ellis: Live Whole Health #117: Social connection – VA News.

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3 Comments

  1. JESSICA GEMA ESCOBAR ORTIZ November 30, 2022 at 18:34

    is this class available in person in San Antonio TX?

  2. Joseph kaba November 30, 2022 at 09:26

    how you all doing , i hope things are good by God grace, i just wanted you to know i,m still here i,m still alive , so don.t forget me .
    thank all service members for your service and those who support me .

  3. Loretta Sweet November 29, 2022 at 09:30

    I really appreciate that the VA is coming to understand and promote caring about the wide variety of impacts on a person’s life. I believe this program has helped me live my best life.

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