A Journey Back to My True Self Through the Body -Ep.05- Why Align the Body Before the Mind?
-Ep.05-
Why Align the Body Before the Mind?
Introduction
This series offers gentle guidance for those who wish to change yet find themselves trapped in cycles of thought, unable to experience real transformation. We invite you to journey back to your true self — through the body — and discover the path to profound and lasting change.
In Episode 1, we explored how awakening begins with the body. In Episode 2, we discussed the soul’s blueprint held within the body. In Episode 3, we reflected on the state of simply being — relaxing into your true self. In Episode 4, we talked about integration through the body, a key to genuine transformation.
Today, we dive into a question many people have: why is it important to align the body before working with the mind? There is a natural order that leads to grounded, lasting change — and it begins with the body.
The Common Trap: Prioritizing the Mind
When we feel the desire to change, most of us instinctively turn first to the mind — trying to shift our thoughts and mindset.
- We try to think positively.
- We seek out new knowledge and skills.
- We set goals and make plans.
These efforts are valuable, but when change is focused only on the mind, many people hit a wall.
- You understand the concepts intellectually, but your emotions don’t follow.
- You try to act, but your body feels heavy and resistant.
- Changes seem temporary; old patterns return.
Why does this happen? Because without engaging the body, the foundation of your being remains untouched.
Why the Body Is the Foundation of Transformation
Just as a house needs a strong foundation, true self-transformation requires a solid base — and that base is the body.
1. The Body Is Reality Itself
The mind can wander into the past, future, and imaginary worlds, but the body always anchors us to the present — here and now. For grounded, real change, the physical foundation of the body is essential.
2. The Body Is Honest
The mind often reshapes reality to protect us, seeing what it wants to see. But the body’s sensations and reactions are brutally honest, reflecting your truth without distortion.
3. The Body Holds Memory
Past experiences, emotions, traumas, and repeated thought patterns are not stored only as memories in the mind; they are deeply embedded in the body — in muscle tension, posture, breathing patterns, and nervous system responses. Without addressing these embodied patterns, change remains superficial.
The Natural Order of True Transformation: Body → Mind
At 369meteor, we believe that lasting transformation follows this natural flow:
Step 1: Relax and Align the Body
Release physical tension, correct imbalances, and open the energy flow. Create a state where the body feels safe and at ease.
(Example: deep breathing, stretching, bodywork, warm baths.)
Step 2: Heighten Awareness of Bodily Sensations
As the body relaxes, you begin to notice subtle sensations previously hidden. You practice simply being aware of what the body feels in the "here and now."
(Example: mindfulness, body scans.)
Step 3: Release and Accept Emotions
As you connect with your body, suppressed emotions naturally surface. Without judgment, you allow them to be felt and released.
(Example: emotional processing, expressive therapy.)
Step 4: Shift Thoughts and Beliefs
As the body softens and emotions are freed, long-held thought patterns and limiting beliefs begin to shift naturally. Obligations ("I must") transform into freedoms ("I can").
Step 5: Behavior and Reality Change
With a balanced body and lightened heart, new actions become possible, leading to tangible changes in your external reality.
By moving from body → sensations → emotions → thoughts → actions, transformation becomes deeper and more grounded.
The Powerful Effects of Starting with the Body
Beginning with the body has many profound benefits:
- Changes Take Root: Physical-level change creates a stable foundation, leading to lasting transformation rather than fleeting motivation.
- Less Resistance: Instead of forcing change through willpower, you align with the body’s natural readiness.
- Self-Trust Deepens: Listening to the body builds trust in yourself — a trust more enduring than intellectual understanding.
- Grounding: You are freed from mental overactivity, returning to a tangible sense of rootedness in reality.
Why 369meteor Prioritizes the Body
At 369meteor, we consistently begin with the body because we honor the natural order of transformation.
No matter how brilliant a mindset may seem, without a stable physical foundation, its effects will be limited.
In our sanctuary in Onna Village, Okinawa, we offer head spa treatments, bodywork, and energy healing — all starting with relaxing and aligning the body.
When the body returns to its natural balance and ease, the mind and soul naturally find the space to transform.
Closing
When you have felt the desire to change in the past, where did you start?
- Did you try to shift your thoughts?
- Did you try to manage your emotions?
If you’ve reached the limits of mind-centered approaches, perhaps it’s time to turn your attention gently back to the body.
Your body is your most reliable entrance to deep, authentic transformation. It is the unwavering foundation you have been seeking.
We encourage you to begin simply — by softly noticing what your body is feeling right now.
From there, a new story of transformation can begin — one step at a time, grounded and true.
At 369meteor in Onna Village, Okinawa, we offer healing experiences designed to harmonize body, mind, and soul as one.
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