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Embodying Gratitude: A Shift in Your Biological Makeup

Joe Dispenza’s insight, “The only way we can change our lives is to change our energy,” invites us to delve deeper into the profound impact of our thoughts and emotions on our physical and mental health.

Gratitude, when truly embodied, is not positive thinking; it’s a vibrational shift that alters our biological makeup. When we experience the feeling of gratitude, our brain releases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which promote feelings of happiness and well-being. These neurochemicals can help to reduce stress, improve mood, and boost the immune system.

Here’s how embodying gratitude can shift your biology:

• Neural Pathways: Consistent practice of gratitude strengthens neural pathways associated with positive emotions, making it easier to access these feelings in the future.
• Hormonal Balance: Gratitude can help regulate hormones like cortisol, reducing stress and anxiety.
• Immune System Boost: A positive emotion, like gratitude, can enhance the immune system’s ability to fight off illness by down-regulating stress hormones like cortisol and up-regulating health-promoting hormones such as oxytocin and endorphins, as well as increasing the production of IgA antibodies, a protein produced by the immune system to fight off infections.

To embody gratitude, consider these practices:

• Mindful Meditation: Focus on the sensations of gratitude in your body, such as warmth in your heart or a sense of peace.
• Gratitude Rituals: Create a daily or weekly gratitude ritual, such as a gratitude walk or a gratitude dinner, a morning gratitude practice or an evening gratitude reflection.

By consciously choosing gratitude, we can rewire our brains, strengthen our bodies, and transform our lives.

Let’s Gather and Give Thanks, Yogi Style!   Join us for a heart-warming potluck feast to celebrate Thanksgiving with our amazing yoga community. Let’s come together to share delicious vegetarian dishes, heartfelt gratitude, and good company.

When: November 28th at 4 PM           Where: 816 StageCoach Dr, Santa Fe
Please bring a dish to share and an open heart. Can’t wait to see you there!

Rewards for the loyal and generous!” If you bring a friend along to Peru or you’ve joined us for a previous yatra or teacher training, enjoy a 10% discount on this Peru yatra. It’s our way of thanking you for being part of our community. Peru Yatra – February 1-11, 2025

Love you so much
Kirn
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