The importance of interoception skills

Did you know that we actually have 8 senses? One of the lesser known is Interoception, which tells us what is happening inside our bodies and helps us control our emotions.

For a child this particularly relates to their connection with their instincts and healthy attachments. 

“It has been proven that our ability to read our own physical signs is directly related to how well we can identify and self-regulate our emotional states…..

The interoceptive system is the basis for our physical and emotional regulation and therefore, it also affects self-regulation, social thinking, flexible thinking, problem-solving and the development of social skills.”

 (Source: Occupationaltherapy.com.au)

Mindfulness practises such a visualisations help develop our interoception skills and in our wellbeing program, Chakradance Kids™, we have a class dedicated to getting in touch with our "body whispers" and learning to trust our instincts.

When we view this from our energetic chakra system, it relates to our base chakra. 

Our base chakra represents our security and stability in our world, building our interoception skills to know how our physical sensations appear in relation to these things.

A strong and balanced base chakra, provides the foundations and grounding to support children through their development and experiences on earth.

Read more about our base chakra and explore these kid friendly yoga poses to feel stable and grounded.

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