The Body Remembers: Movement, Recovery and Mental Health

Mental health recovery requires more than just talking through your thoughts. Many individuals experience burnout or trauma that remains trapped physically, creating a disconnect between the mind and the body. Relying solely on cognitive therapy often fails to address the underlying physiological state of the nervous system.We explore how movement and embodied practices support recovery. You will learn how to shift from overactivation to rest through simple, consistent physical routines that build trust within your own system.We are joined by Mark Molumby, a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and psychotherapist at St John of God University Hospital. Mark shares his unique, clinically-tested approach to integrating somatic practice within inpatient mental health care.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTPersonal journey from computer applications to clinical psychotherapyWhy distress manifests physically as stress or traumaExplaining relaxation anxiety and chronic nervous system vigilanceHow inpatient yoga offers gentle, choice-based recoveryPractical wall angels exercise for better posture and regulationGUEST DETAILSMark Molumby is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and psychotherapist working at St John of God University Hospital. He integrates physical practice with clinical mental health recovery. He specialises in nervous system regulation and inpatient group facilitation.MORE INFORMATIONTo find out more about the work of the St John of God University Hospital visit stjohnofgodhospital.ieQUOTESIf you don't keep switched on and guarded, then everything is going to fall apart. - Mark MolumbyTop-down is the one that most people are familiar with, which is that we talk about our problems. - Mark MolumbyThe body starts to recognise the difference between mental stress and real felt stress. - Mark MolumbyKEYWORDS #SomaticHealingForAnxiety#NervousSystemRegulation#InpatientYogaRecovery#BodyMindConnection