Bridging Physiology & Psychology: A Theory of Joy
The fact is, a body that is tense with anxiety or oppressed by depression is not in a state that is able to achieve the physical outcomes we usually want from exercise. It is much harder to lose weight and to gain muscle when we are in a constant state of survival. You may have experienced this as stubborn body fat or training plateaus and found yourself constantly seeking out a new program, new exercise or new coach.
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It is not many steps beyond breath awareness that comes a conversation around the spirituality of the human being. Though many people may draw the line here, there will be much missed by stopping short of this recognition. It is difficult to put to words the complexity of the multi-dimensional soul of man and terminology such as self-awareness, awakening and self-care are quickly followed by ideas of divinity, sovereignty and globally unified human consciousness.