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Scenario

When mindfulness practices increase body anxiety

Everyone says meditation and yoga will boost my immune system but sitting still just makes me think about all the ways my body is failing me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Directed attention toward physical sensations can amplify distress rather than create peace for those carrying somatic trauma.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The immune system — how it works and how to support it?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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