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Honest, practical writing for people who are tired of being tired.
The body mind connection to restore the nervous system
This month I have been reflecting on what happens when we lose the connection between body and mind, and what it costs our nervous system. In this post I share the Qigong clearing practice I use in my Tonbridge classes, and why tuning into where you feel emotion in your body might be one of the simplest things you can do to restore balance.
Living With the Seasons: What Qigong Taught Me About Rest, Nature and the Nervous System
I once lived in London with no real sense of what season it was. This is what Qigong's five seasons taught me about rest, reconnecting with nature, and why the most useful season to notice might be the one inside you.
Your Body Knows How to Calm Itself (Part 2): The Practices That Help It Do Just That
Your body has a built-in calm switch. Most of us just don't know how to activate it.
This article explores the simple practices (breath, humming, Qigong and Yoga Nidra) that speak directly to your nervous system and restore calm from the inside out.
Feeling Burned Out?
One afternoon I noticed myself spiralling into negative thinking despite a good night's sleep.
My old self would have pushed through. Instead I stopped.
This is what happened next, and why it changed how I approach every demanding day.
Yoga, the antidote to back pain?
Yoga is often recommended by physios when they see patients with back and alignment problems, but can it go further? Can it be the cure and a preventative solution to misalignment and pain?
Daoist Flow, a Yoga and Qigong Practice to reconnect with Nature
You have likely heard about Yoga & Qigong, but do you know where they originate and the benefits? This blog explores these two practices and the resulting fusion of Daoist Flow.
