Undoing the shortening
Today as I sit at my computer I am noticing my tendency to shorten and get drawn into the computer screen and down to the keyboard. I’m glad I’m aware of this. Firstly this helps me connect with what is … Continue reading →
The aggregation of marginal gains
The aggregation of marginal gains It’s so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making better decisions on a daily basis. Almost every habit that you have — good or bad — … Continue reading →
Applying the art of eating ice cream. Try one class.
Eating ice cream – can it be good for the whole of you, not just the taste and sensory delight of the moment? I’m talking about nutritious movements and how we can make choices whilst we eat. This is a … Continue reading →
the sound of silence
I usually start a lesson by asking these questions: How are you doing right now? How is your body doing? And is there anything you’d like to work with today? One particular lady has been coming for lessons for over … Continue reading →
Barefooting
I’ve just had a few days camping and walking in the hills. These days I don’t wear heavy hiking boots, just a waterproof, thermally insulated, light trainer. These are Vivobarefoot shoes and are ideal for me as they let me … Continue reading →
You are your first instrument
Yesterday I went to a school concert where children aged 7-11 were playing in an orchestra, singing in the choir and playing in groups with other instrumentalists. I was delighted to watch them enjoying themselves, getting up there on stage, … Continue reading →
Prioritize and Diarize
Do you think you don’t have time to look after yourself? Do you get through a lot of errands, tasks, pieces of work, picking up after kids / partner, shopping, collapsing, relaxing, self-medicating every day and not feel any sense … Continue reading →
In praise of a writing slope
Last year I purchased a simple perspex writing slope. Its light, see-through and very handy. I use it to prop my book on when I’m reading, I have my laptop on it now for writing, and put my colouring in … Continue reading →
Your arm bone’s connected to your…. ?
One of the things I love in my job is showing people movements, thoughts and joints and seeing the light bulb turn on in their head. I’m using the ideas found in books on Body Mapping by Barbara and William … Continue reading →
The benefits of crying
Hello dear reader I’ve just reconnected with a dear friend and teacher and tears are streaming down my face. Not sad tears in this moment, but sweet tears of being reminded about whats important to me. I was really seen … Continue reading →