In this episode, Sarah and Jacob explore why pain changes our brain chemistry and heightens our emotions, and why this makes our pain worse. Sarah shares mindfulness techniques and self-compassion strategies that can reduce your pain experiences. Additionally, Jacob explains how his personal training clients reduce their pain with mindful breathing. And Sarah addresses and remedies the most common challenges people face during meditation when they are struggling with pain. Don't miss this episode if you struggle with pain (including headaches, head colds and allergies) or have a loved one who does.
Important links:
The Aware Mind blog: http://www.tsdmind.org/blog
TSD Mindfulness Virtual Meditation Center http://www.tsdmind.org
Sarah's Mindfulness Coaching website: http://www.sarahvallely.com
Jacob's Personal Training website http://www.jacobderossett.com
Jacob's YouTube Channel https://tinyurl.com/9yykwne9
The Aware Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aware_mind_podcast/
This episode is a meditation for beginners, and mindfulness for beginners resource. Intermediate and advanced meditators will also benefit. The Aware Mind produces content that supports stress reduction, anxiety relief, better concentration and focus, and trauma healing.
Download supplemental handouts from our blog to support your practice. A transcript is also available on our blog. The Aware Mind is produced by TSD Mindfulness, a virtual meditation center, offering mindfulness classes, certifications and private coaching.
