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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
What do you do when you see the warning light on the car dashboard? Do you rush to the garage to refuel? Do you think you know your car well enough to know you have another 10 miles in the … Continue reading →