Mind Body Rhythm

28/03/2026

Science or soul?
What if it’s not either/or…..but a full circle.

Fact is, things we do that make us feel joyful/happy/content (stuff that makes our soul go "yesss") do something 100% measurable to our physiological state (our biology).

Here's my latest musing 👇 for anyone feeling burnt out, flat, navigating chronic pain, or struggling with those low-level pangs of anxiety that seem to have become a part of every day life, but doesn't subscribe to the woo-woo world.

https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmindbodyrhythm/p/science-vs-soul?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7w2fed

25/03/2026

EVERYONE knows the original and it's one of those that never fails to get you bouncing around like a teenager again!

But THIS........this brings a while other layer!

Yes, you still want to move. Be it a sway, a head bop, a toe tap, or a throw your arms wide open whilst you belt the lyrics out at the top of your lungs (highly recommended 😉).

But it's gentle. The familiar melody & lyrics will flood you with the love hormone, oxytocin whilst they take you back to days gone by. Your brain will love the repetition & predicability of a steady beat.

Add it to your playlist and make a promise to yourself to take a couple of minutes to listen to the whole track with your eyes closed and no distractions. Your nervous system with thank you - I promise! 😇

24/03/2026

Call me a tree hugging hippie 😆 but there is actual science-based evidence as to why reconnecting with nature in this way is super beneficial for helping to regulate your nervous system and bring you back to a healthier baseline!

NOW GO HUG A TREE! 🌳😂

https://hasanjasim.online/grounding-with-trees-how-barefoot-connection-to-nature-restores-balance/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQvHUJjbGNrBC8cyWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlINoKjkAPG3-wbhk14lR7VqXRisxv3uYbjn_9Otz8YbIsxURr0uHinXCYsY_aem_w5Puk-JvW5ubHLYCfpb5FQ

Modern life often disconnects people from the natural rhythms that once shaped human health and emotional stability. Constant noise, screens, and stress can leave the body tense and the mind exhausted. Grounding with trees—also known as barefoot earthing combined with tree contact—is a simple, n...

23/03/2026

TOUGH CROWD yesterday 😅

But it’s really not easy to drop into your body, move, breathe, and feel when you’re in a busy, public space and it feels like all eyes are on you!

That little voice of “I'm not safe to do this” gets real loud real quick.

So to everyone who came over - whether you fully got involved or just hovered on the edge feeling curious, and to the stallholders who embraced the crazy- thank you 🫶

Choosing to engage with your body in a space like that is BRAVE AF!

Yesterday wasn’t about perfection, it was about awareness. About opening the conversation around how chronic stress affects the mind AND the body.
And how simple things like music, movement, and rhythm can start to shift that.

And despite the tough crowd… we still got the vibes going 😉

A massive thank you to Deb & the team Mind Body Spirit Festival for putting on such a great day. I'm so grateful to have been part of it.

If you watched from a distance thinking “I could never do that…” Please remember, this time 3 years ago I'd have thought exactly the same 💛

18/03/2026

You may have noticed, I've started a free (I don't like to use this word, but) newsletter type thing.

It's really just a mix of teachings, personal reflections, & no-fluff honesty on
Stress
Healing
The nervous system
Embodiment
Music
And what it really means to live well in a world that is often so far removed from how we're naturally wired to live.

Feel free to subscribe for regular waffle, if you wanna hear my ramblings 😁🫶

Here's this week's offering 👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmindbodyrhythm/p/pay-attention-to-the-songs-that-shift?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7w2fed

17/03/2026

When was the last time you danced just because you wanted to?

And I don't mean at a party, 2 bottles of prosecco in, either. I'm talking SOBER dancing. Fully immersed in the music and letting yourself go. Expressing yourself fully & unapologetically just because it felt good…..?

14/03/2026

The original by is still an absolute fave of mine, but the tribal drums in this version ... 🔥🔥🔥🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘

GOOSEBUMPS ALL OVER! 👌👌👌

Perfect for letting the busyness of your mind melt away.

Those tribal drums make your body want to MOVE.

No thinking.
Just let the rhythm do its thing.

You can find it on Spotify!

11/03/2026

I'm just about navigating 21st century technology 😂

👇https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahmindbodyrhythm/p/why-dancing-in-your-kitchen-might?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=7w2fed

09/03/2026

The nightclubs. Dancing for hours. Sweaty, sticky dance floors, and absolutely zero concern about what we looked like!

At the time we thought we were just going out for a good night out. But when you understand the nervous system, you realise those nights were doing something pretty profound.

The rhythm. The repetition. The movement are all a really natural way for the body to discharge stress.

No choreography. No specific routine. No instruction.

Just a decent tune and somewhere to move.

So I’ll ask you the same question…
When was the last time you danced just because a tune made you want to?

07/03/2026

If you’ve been feeling…
• A bit anxious
• Wired
• Like your brain won’t stop running
• Completely flat or even just a bit "meh"
• Like your nervous system has been on “go” permanently
Or even if you a a touch of neurospice…this one’s for you.

Not every nervous system relaxes well in silence.
For a lot of people, sitting still with a busy mind can be overwhelming.

Music like this gives your system something gentle to land on.
The slow rhythm, warm beachy vibes, and repetitive loops help the body start to downshift naturally.

Try this:
Press play
Close your eyes (this removes visual distractions).
And just let your body move however it wants.
No choreography.
No trying to “do it right”.

Maybe you sway. Maybe your shoulders roll. Maybe you tap your toes, or maybe you just breathe and gently rock with the music.

Whatever FEELS good to YOU is right! 👌

03/03/2026