As I sat in front of the lake in the park, a nagging thought kept popping up: “I should finalize and release the blog post. I feel comfortable with it.” I sighed with relief. Within a few seconds, my mind was racing. I slowed down, focussed my attention on the Canadian geese, as I observed …
“I can hardly breathe!!!” Angela stated, as she came into my office for her first visit. I hardly expected her to understand what a check-IN entails or why it would benefit her. In fact, for most people “checking in” is often associated with travel, rather than a SELF-CARE opportunity. However, for me a check-IN, is …
Over the years the city keeps evolving to offer us all that we could imagine. This can be both exciting and stressful simultaneously. While some stress can invigorate and motivate us it often has an adverse effect, making us feel overwhelmed, anxious and worn out. Learning how to deal with physical and emotional stress can lead …
Dana, a 45 year old mother and an avid runner, came in for a treatment with severe ongoing lower back pain. A couple of months earlier, she had sprained her ankle. Within a few days, once the discomfort in the ankle subsided, she was back in her routine. Soon afterwards. she began to experience sharp …
Today’s letter focuses on the Mind and Body connection, and how we can sharpen our sensitivity to messages our body sends. This was one of those mornings. My body refused to cooperate. Every move felt strenuous. My lower back had collapsed. My whole body seemed to be throbbing with pain. In the past, I would …
Observational tools In the quest for balance and flow, it is easily for one to overlook the state of where they are at in the present moment. Imagine taking a selfie, and observing what are you experiencing? Today’s tool, is OBSERVATION. Sense where you are physically, emotionally and mentally without trying change anything. Instead allow the …
Why proactive breath works. In my previous newsletter I invited you to scan your body and observe your center of gravity, your breath and your shoulders. Today’s tool invites you to explore your breath and how it impacts on your daily experience.Do you ever find yourself holding your breath? Growing up I frequently felt …
When working with clients, I am curious as to what their body is communicating. Discomfort, pain, fatigue are some of the body’s ways of expressing itself. Through a series of simple movements and observations of the habitual ways in which we handle and present ourselves we can begin to see patterns.For a start, scan how …
Dear friends, From early on in life my purpose has been to learn, share, empower and create a fertile ground to explore well-being and freedom. In today’s world where information is abundant, possibilities seem endless: flying into space, living alternative lifestyles and experiencing thrills are more accessible than ever before. Our collective prosperity has exponentially …