Understanding Body Language: How Your Body Communicates in Energy

Robert Ogilvy • November 1, 2024

Understanding Body Language: How Your Body Communicates in Energy

Our bodies communicate with us every day, but they don’t use words. Instead, they speak through energy and translate that energy into chemical signals, which can ultimately manifest as physical or emotional symptoms. We may not realize it, but our bodies are constantly trying to tell us what they need, whether it’s through persistent fatigue, physical pain, emotional stress, or even the relationships we struggle to maintain. The symptoms we experience are, in many ways, the language of our bodies, pointing to unresolved energy and deeper issues that need our attention.



Listening to the Body’s Signals

Sometimes, our bodies are practically screaming at us. When we face conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or unexplained pain, it's our body’s way of saying that something within us needs attention. Similarly, milder but persistent issues like digestive discomfort, sleep disturbances, or even feelings of anxiety or depression can be the body’s attempts to get our attention. Even difficulties in relationships or struggles at work can be signals that our inner energy is not in harmony with our external environment.


Instead of viewing these signs as isolated issues to be suppressed or “fixed,” we can begin to see them as a form of communication. The body isn’t trying to punish us; it’s attempting to alert us to an underlying imbalance that needs our awareness and care.


Why Do We Experience Physical and Emotional Symptoms?

When we experience symptoms—physical or emotional—they are often rooted in blocked or unresolved energy. Just like an appliance short-circuiting due to an overload, our body and mind can become overwhelmed by unresolved emotional experiences, old traumas, and stored stress. These unresolved energies can disrupt our body’s natural processes and contribute to everything from chronic pain to emotional struggles.


But it’s not just about what we’ve experienced in our own lives. Recent studies in epigenetics suggest that we may also carry emotional and energetic imprints from past generations. This means that the stress, trauma, or difficult experiences of our ancestors can be passed down to us, creating patterns that may not be immediately recognizable but still influence how we feel and interact with the world.


Decoding Your Body’s Messages Through Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a powerful tool for understanding and interpreting the body’s messages. This practice is based on the understanding that our subconscious mind holds a record of every emotionally significant event in our lives, including some memories that may be buried or long forgotten. By tapping into this information, kinesiology allows us to understand what is truly driving our physical or emotional symptoms.


During a kinesiology session, a practitioner uses muscle testing to identify and address these energy blocks. This process can reveal specific memories or beliefs that are still affecting us, often in ways we aren’t consciously aware of. The insight gained from these sessions can be transformative, helping to bring clarity to issues that once felt unexplainable or overwhelming.


What is Bodyflow Energetics?

Bodyflow Energetics is a form of energy healing that goes beyond the surface to address the root causes of energy blockages. While kinesiology helps to uncover where our energy has become blocked, Bodyflow Energetics focuses on releasing these blockages so that energy can flow freely once again.


Blocked energy can create stagnation in the body, often resulting in symptoms like tension, fatigue, or discomfort. By releasing these blocks, Bodyflow Energetics encourages the body’s natural healing processes, helping to restore balance and harmony. This approach is not only about managing symptoms but about creating a foundation for lasting well-being.


Why We Resist Listening to Our Bodies

It’s natural to feel frustrated or even angry when we’re dealing with ongoing symptoms. Often, we just want these issues to go away so we can “get back to normal.” However, if we view these symptoms as obstacles rather than messages, we may miss the chance to resolve the root causes of our discomfort.


For example, we might try to push through chronic pain or ignore our anxiety by distracting ourselves or using temporary fixes. But this approach only suppresses the body’s signals rather than addressing them. By learning to interpret these signals, we can begin to understand what our body truly needs.


The Power of Self-Awareness in Healing

Healing starts with awareness. When we become curious about our symptoms and approach them with compassion instead of resistance, we open the door to deeper healing. This doesn’t mean we have to embrace every symptom or love every uncomfortable feeling. Instead, it means asking ourselves questions like:

  • What is my body trying to tell me?
  • Is there an emotion or memory tied to this discomfort?
  • What parts of my life are out of balance, and how can I bring them back into alignment?


Kinesiology and Bodyflow Energetics provide practical methods for exploring these questions. By working with the body’s energy system, these approaches help to release stored emotions, heal past traumas, and restore a sense of calm and well-being.


Moving Forward with Body Awareness

Our relationship with our bodies is one of the most important relationships we’ll ever have. Yet, in a fast-paced world, we often ignore our body’s needs until they become impossible to ignore. But by treating our symptoms as signals instead of obstacles, we can transform our approach to well-being.


Energy healing isn’t about masking symptoms; it’s about honoring the body’s messages and creating an environment where healing can occur naturally. If you’re ready to learn more about how kinesiology and Bodyflow Energetics can support you on this journey, I’m here to help. By working together, we can begin to decode your body’s language and uncover the wisdom that lies within.

Connect with Rob to explore how these energy-based approaches can bring balance, clarity, and a greater sense of peace into your life. It’s time to start listening to what your body has been trying to say all along.

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