Body tension and emotional memories and how the body stores what the mind forgets
- Sara Ekström
- Oct 24
- 2 min read
Are the tensions in your body old emotions trying to be released?
Have you ever felt tension in your neck, shoulders, stomach, or back - that just won’t go away?
Maybe you’ve tried massage, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, or other exercises to make your body feel better. You’ve probably also tried resting, thinking it might “just” be recovery that you need.
But still… no real change. The tension remains.
That can be a sign that your body is carrying old emotions that were never fully expressed or released.
What is an emotional memory?
Your body isn’t just a physical shell - it remembers.
An emotional memory is a stored experience, a feeling you once had but couldn’t express at the time. The body may have stored that emotion in your muscles, connective tissue, or even in your chakras.
It’s not uncommon for guilt, shame, or worry to settle in the stomach, or for responsibility and pressure to build up in the shoulders. A fear that was never expressed might feel like tightness across your chest.
Signs that your body is holding emotional memories:
Recurring pain despite rest.
Tensions that move around in the body.
Fatigue even after light activities.
Heightened sensitivity to stress or criticism.
“Unexplained” physical reactions.
✨ How can you begin to heal?
Healing, crystals and mindful awareness are powerful ways to reconnect with your body and what it’s truly trying to tell you.
Distance healing creates a safe space for your body to relax, release and allow energy to move again. Here, the tension isn’t pushed away - it’s acknowledged, heard and released in its own time...
💎 Crystals that can support you in this process:
💙 Blue Calcite: Soothes the nervous system and helps you process emotions. Beautiful for grief work or past trauma.
💗 Rose Quartz: Supports emotional healing and self - love.
🖤 Hematite: Grounds and protects you during deep inner processes while helping to strengthen self - confidence. Its calm, stabilizing energy makes it wonderful to work with.
Healing emotional memories isn’t about “getting rid” of something, it’s about making space for what was once pushed aside.
Ready to explore this more deeply?
I work intuitively with distance healing and crystals to help the body release what it’s been holding onto - so you can feel lighter, calmer, and more at peace.
📅 You can easily book your session here - just click the button below to explore my services 👇
📥 Or would you prefer to start on your own first?
Take a look at my 👇 free materials and download whatever resonates with you
No matter which path you choose, I hope our paths cross soon 💛
With warmth,
Sara 🤗
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