Connecting with our bodies, focusing on relaxation and breathing is proven scientifically to have a strong impact on the sensation of pain and/or the coping with pain. However, when you have a chronic illness, connecting with your body sounds like a very bad idea. Join me as I explain the theory behind this process, some of the current research on it, guide you through an example body-connection exercise, and give some alternatives for incorporating this practice in a way that is safe and customized to you.