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Learning the Secret Language of Your Body – with Inna Segal

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

October 3, 2025

In this article:

Your body speaks through sensations, tension, and energy. The challenge is learning to listen and truly understand its messages.

secret language of your body, Learning the Secret Language of Your Body – with Inna Segal

For much of my life, I ignored the messages of my body, caught up in the noise of my mind — my thoughts, my worries, my goals, my past. But mindfulness and body awareness have taught me that there’s incredible wisdom within.

That’s why I’m excited to share this podcast episode:

Inna Segal on Healing Through The Secret Language of Your Body

👉 Listen here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Inna Segal is the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, a book that has helped countless people unlock the body’s innate wisdom to heal physically, emotionally, and energetically. Our conversation left me inspired by the profound healing practices that are available to all of us — practices that many people haven’t yet discovered.

3 Ways to Start Learning Your Body’s Language

Here are three simple practices, drawn from Inna’s teachings, to begin tuning into your body with presence and compassion:

1. Try a Simple “Body Tuning” Practice

Sit or lie down comfortably.
Count backward from 30 with slow, deep breaths.
Place your hands on an area that feels tense or “off.”
Imagine breathing green light into that spot.
Gently ask: “Is there a message you want to give me?” Stay open to any thoughts, feelings, images, or memories that arise — without judgment

2. Use Color as a Healing Tool

Colors carry powerful energetic qualities:

Blue – Calms the mind and soothes the nervous system.
Green – Balances and supports healing.
Orange – Brings vitality and creativity.

Rub your hands together, visualize the color, and imagine “breathing” it into an area that needs care.

3. Work with the “CLEAR” Process

When you notice tension or discomfort, try saying:

“Divine Healing Intelligence, please release all density, pain, stress, and limitation from my body, as well as all points of view and patterns that contribute to this condition.”

Then repeat the word CLEAR several times while imagining a broom sweeping away old energy.

Why Listening to the Body Matters

Mindfulness isn’t just about calming the mind. It’s about cultivating presence with the whole self.When we bring awareness and compassion to the body, every ache, every tight muscle, and every surge of energy becomes an opportunity for healing and transformation. Instead of pushing pain away, we can learn to listen — and in doing so, discover the body’s secret language. To go deeper, I highly recommend reading The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal and practicing the guided exercises inside.

May this inspire you to meet your body’s messages with curiosity, kindness, and courage.

About the author

Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and the founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a platform dedicated to making mindfulness accessible to everyone. Sean's journey into mindfulness began after a career in international business, during which he was a Director of Product Development and Procurement in Beijing. Despite his business growth, Sean felt called to explore deeper aspects of life, leading him to ordain as a Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition. He spent two years immersed in monastic life, learning the art of mindfulness and meditation from some of the most respected teachers in the field.

Upon returning to the Western world, Sean sought to bridge the gap between traditional mindfulness practices and modern life. He worked closely with renowned meditation teacher Jack Kornfield at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and became a trainer for the mindfulness program born at Google. Sean’s work extends to advising technology startups like Elevate Labs and WellBrain (supporting people with chronic pain, trauma and addiction), as well as teaching mindfulness to top executives at companies such as PG&E, Reddit, and DocuSign.

In 2015, Sean founded Mindfulness Exercises to share the transformative power of mindfulness with a broader audience. His platform offers a wealth of free and premium resources, including guided meditations, worksheets, and a comprehensive mindfulness teacher certification. With a mission to help others develop mindfulness with integrity and compassion, Sean has impacted over 20 million people worldwide. Through his teachings, Sean continues to inspire others to live more present, loving, and resilient lives, especially in challenging times.

Sean’s deep commitment to mindfulness is not just professional but personal, as he tries to embody the principles of mindfulness in every aspect of his life and work.