Fundamentals of Chi Kung and Tai Chi

Fundamentals of Chi Kung and Tai Chi
Note: this is a primer for those attending my classes or members of my online membership; it does not cover everything but covers the basic concepts and theories of what I teach. What is chi?It is said that this invisible, internal energy flows throughout the body through energy channels (meridians) that feed into the various ...

Reconnect with your body to purposefully tackle climate change

Training for coaches who want to tackle climate change authentically. About this event This was held on Thursday 4th March 2021 as part of the CCA 24 Hour Conversation. In this workshop you will learn how to reconnect with your body using embodiment techniques to determine the most authentic way in which you can help ...

How to overcome your limiting beliefs with movement – notes

This is for educational purposes only. If you are suffering from any mental or physical health issues, you are advised to seek the help of a professional. In this article, you will learn the basic structure of the EAST Method on how to apply a basic chi kung movement routine to overcome limiting beliefs. Summary ...

Move through your mindset – a short course

Move through your mindset - a short course
How gentle movement can overcome mind gremlins, limiting beliefs and emotional issues This is for educational purposes only. If you are suffering from any mental or physical health issues, you are advised to seek the help of a professional. Overview In this course, you will learn about the EAST Method, a powerful embodiment transformation approach, ...

Work performance and goals – Mindful Motion is not just for beating stress!

Do you feel like you’re not getting things done as quickly as you would like due to interruptions? Would you like to improve your ability to focus on the task at hand? Improve your performance in the workplace The practice of Mindfulness trains the mind to focus, to be able to concentrate when everything around ...

Do you find meditation difficult?

Do you find meditation difficult?
Do you struggle to meditate? Do you feel it is too daunting to just sit in silence? Is your mind too busy to meditate? Do you find that you just can’t stop thinking? Does your mind jump from topic to topic keeping you stressed or anxious? Have you tried meditation but find that when you ...

How can Mindful Motion help me to achieve inner calm?

Mindful Motion comprises physical exercises that help you to develop your mindfulness. By focusing your attention on the movements, thoughts that normally run through your head and cause stress or anxiety are ignored. Regularly practising Mindful Motion will improve your ability to concentrate on one thing for as long as you want to. When you ...

How does Mindful Motion help with managing stress and anxiety

How does Mindful Motion help with managing stress and anxiety
Everyone has their own threshold above which we can no longer manage stress. Over time, factors such as family, social and work pressures push us closer to that boiling point. By regularly practising Mindful Motion, you can reduce the effect such aforementioned pressures have on you and so you’re moved further from that threshold or boiling point, ...

I find it difficult to learn movements – will I still benefit from Mindful Motion?

In short, absolutely! The key thing about Mindful Motion is the simplicity of a class or workshop. It is not about learning complicated moves, trying to commit everything to memory and studying the details of each technique (although for students who are interested, this is a possible avenue); instead it is about just copying the ...

What happens when you regularly practice tai chi?

Apart from the obvious physical improvements – improvements in balance, stability and leg strength – I have experienced numerous benefits: I am more acutely aware of how I move my body and how I’m standing. I take notice of how I interact with objects I notice how I interact with people I eat more slowly, ...