When you’re stressed, where do you feel it? A racing mind? Anxiety in your chest? Tension in your jaw, upper back, or hands? Upset stomach or restless feet? These are signs your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Over time, this stress state can cause chronic issues like: Insulin insensitivity Tight, painful muscles Hormone imbalance Brain and mood dysregulation The goal of relaxation is to shift from fight-or-flight (sympathetic mode) into rest-and-repair (parasympatheti