What is the body-mind connection?
The brain has many functions. One of them is the storage of memories that warn us of danger related to bad experiences in our life. The part of the brain responsible for this is called the limbic system. For example, if you were robbed in a narrow dark alley, the limbic system would warn you through the emotion of fear whenever you were near a narrow dark alley. This protective mechanism is important in some cases, but not relative in others. People who have been sexually abused, for example, have trouble with intimacy in love relationships. This is because the action in the moment relates to a memory of the past. We would want to over-ride that fear so a fulfilling love relationship could unfold.
