Let’s Deep Dive

I write science informed articles on yoga, spirituality & wellness. My intention is to share the techniques and ideas that have benefited my life for the past 20 years of practice by aligning spiritual philosophy & scientific study.

Stuart Pilkington Stuart Pilkington

The Body’s Quest for Safety

The Body Is Always Looking for Safety
Why Yoga Is One of the Most Powerful Tools to Help It Find What It Needs

Let’s start with a truth that can change how you relate to yourself:

Your body isn’t trying to sabotage you. It’s trying to protect you.

The tension in your jaw? The shallow breath? The fatigue, anxiety, restlessness? These are often not signs that you’re broken, lazy, or unmotivated. They’re your body’s signals that it doesn’t feel safe.

And here’s the fascinating bit: Your body is scanning for safety all the time. Even when you're not aware of it.

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