When my back seized up last month, I couldn’t think about abundance or visualization or any of those manifestation practices we always talk about. All I could focus on was the pain. My entire mental energy – sucked into this physical problem.
That’s when it clicked. Our physical bodies aren’t just carrying our spirits around – they’re actively participating in our manifestation work. Or blocking it.
We spend so much time discussing mental blocks to manifestation – limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, fear. But what about the physical barriers living in our bodies? The ones we can’t just think away?
Your Body Is Keeping Score (Even When You’re Not Looking)
Our bodies store everything. Not just last night’s dinner or this morning’s coffee – but stress, trauma, tension, and emotional residue from every experience we’ve had. This isn’t just spiritual talk – it’s science.
Think about the last time you felt truly anxious. Where did you feel it? Maybe your stomach tightened, your shoulders bunched up near your ears, your jaw clenched. That physical response isn’t separate from your mental state – it’s directly connected.
Now multiply that by years of similar responses. Your body starts to hold these patterns. They become your normal. You might not even notice that you’re walking around with your shoulders perpetually raised or your jaw constantly tight.
These physical tension patterns become manifestation blocks because they’re constantly signaling danger to your system. And a system in danger mode isn’t in receiving mode.
Chronic Pain: The Sneakiest Manifestation Thief
When your body hurts, it’s almost impossible to maintain the vibration of abundance. Sharon discovered this firsthand after a car accident left her with ongoing neck pain. Her manifestation practice fell apart completely.
“I couldn’t meditate. I couldn’t visualize. I couldn’t even sit with gratitude for more than 30 seconds before the pain pulled me back,” she told me. “It was like trying to tune into a radio station with constant static interference.”
Chronic pain creates a particularly difficult manifestation block because it:
1. Constantly pulls your attention to what’s wrong 2. Drains your energy reserves needed for manifestation 3. Makes it difficult to feel joy and abundance in the present moment 4. Creates an ongoing stress response in your body
Even mild, persistent discomfort can sabotage your manifestation efforts. That nagging lower back pain, the headaches that come every afternoon, the digestive issues you’ve just learned to live with – they’re all creating energetic static.
The Breath-Success Connection Nobody Talks About
I watched my nephew breathing the other day. Deep, full breaths that moved his whole little belly. When was the last time you breathed like that?
Most adults breathe shallowly, using only a small portion of our lung capacity. We take short, quick breaths mainly in our upper chest. This breathing pattern tells our nervous system we’re in danger – even when we’re just sitting at our desk.
Shallow breathing is possibly the most overlooked manifestation block in our bodies. Here’s why:
Oxygen is literally our life force. When we restrict it, we restrict our energy, our clarity, and our capacity to receive. Shallow breathing keeps our nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, making it physiologically impossible to access the relaxed, open state where manifestation happens best.
The wealthiest, most successful person I know starts every morning with 20 minutes of breathwork. Coincidence? I think not.
Your Posture Is Whispering (or Shouting) to the Universe
Look around next time you’re in public. Notice how people hold themselves. Some stand tall, shoulders back, head high – they physically take up space. Others collapse inward, shoulders rounded, head forward – making themselves smaller.
Your physical posture isn’t just affecting how others see you – it’s affecting how you see yourself and how receptive you are to abundance.
When we collapse our posture, we literally compress our organs, restrict our breathing, and create tension patterns that signal defeat to our nervous system. It’s like telling the universe, “I’m not ready to receive yet.”
Amy Cuddy’s research on power posing showed that even two minutes in an expansive posture can increase testosterone (associated with confidence) and decrease cortisol (associated with stress). This physiological change affects how we think, feel, and what we believe is possible.
So while we’re busy affirming abundance, our collapsed posture might be sending the opposite message entirely.
That Gut Feeling (Literally) About Your Manifestation
Our digestive system isn’t just processing food – it’s our second brain. The enteric nervous system has over 100 million neurons and produces more serotonin than our actual brain.
So when our digestion is off, our entire body-mind system feels it.
When I was dealing with serious gut issues a few years back, my anxiety skyrocketed and my ability to trust in abundance plummeted. It wasn’t a mental issue – it was my microbiome sending distress signals throughout my body.
Common digestive manifestation blocks include:
– Chronic inflammation creating a constant stress response – Nutrient deficiencies affecting brain chemistry and mood – Food sensitivities triggering immune responses and brain fog – Gut bacteria imbalances influencing neurotransmitter production
Many people report that when they heal their digestive issues, their manifestation abilities suddenly amplify. The physical barrier lifts, and their vibration naturally rises.
The Energy Crisis You Didn’t Know You Had
Energy is the currency of manifestation. Without it, the most powerful techniques fall flat.
Chronic fatigue might be the most debilitating physical manifestation block because it leaves us without the energy to:
– Maintain positive thought patterns – Visualize with emotional intensity – Take inspired action when opportunities arise – Stay consistent with manifestation practices
Sometimes we blame our mindset when really it’s a physical energy problem. Anemia, thyroid issues, sleep apnea, hormonal imbalances, or simply chronic sleep deprivation can create an energy crisis that no amount of positive thinking can overcome.
Before blaming your manifestation technique, check your physical energy levels. The most powerful manifestors I know prioritize physical vitality as the foundation of their practice.
Breaking Through Your Body’s Barriers
So what do we do with these physical manifestation blocks? Ignore them and focus harder on our thoughts? Definitely not.
Start by getting curious about your body’s messages. That tension in your shoulders, the pit in your stomach, the afternoon headaches – they’re all communication, not inconveniences.
Small steps make huge differences:
– Pause several times daily to take 5 deep belly breaths – Stand up and stretch for 2 minutes every hour – Get your hormones checked if you suspect imbalances – Try gentle yoga to release physical tension patterns – Address chronic pain rather than powering through it – Experiment with an elimination diet if you suspect food sensitivities – Prioritize sleep quality (even over quantity)
Remember – this isn’t about having a perfect body. It’s about creating a body that supports rather than blocks your manifestation power.
Our body isn’t separate from our manifestation practice – it’s the vehicle through which all manifestation happens. When we heal our physical barriers, we often find that the mental and spiritual blocks dissolve naturally.
The next time you feel stuck in your manifestation practice, don’t just check your thoughts. Check in with your body. It might be holding the key to unlocking everything you’ve been trying to create.