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The 4-Step ‘Move More’ Plan
How to overcome your resistance to exercise. The mindful way to get you moving and enjoying life. 1.Define where … Continue reading "The 4-Step ‘Move More’ Plan"
Mental Health, Exercise and Meditation
Simple steps to make all the difference. What you think determines how you feel and how you feel determines what … Continue reading "Mental Health, Exercise and Meditation"
Tackling the ‘physical inactivity’ crisis head on
How to feel it and let it go. “Physical inactiivty is one of the most significant global health crises of … Continue reading "Tackling the ‘physical inactivity’ crisis head on"
latest and greatest
Guided imagery and visualisation are concepts that have been developing for decades in health care and sports programmes worldwide. As … Continue reading "latest and greatest"
the ‘cure’
Finding what’s at the heart of the matter. Isn’t it time we looked compassionately at the whole person: their mind, … Continue reading "the ‘cure’"
belief is everything
In order to achieve anything, we must first believe we can. This applies to almost every aspect of life whether … Continue reading "belief is everything"
opening the doors of perception
Metaphorically speaking, the mind is often depicted in images as an iceberg. Our everyday conscious thoughts might represent 5% of … Continue reading "opening the doors of perception"
how thoughts affect your physical health
Our thoughts and feelings affect our physical health and our physical health affects our thoughts and feelings. It’s an amazing … Continue reading "how thoughts affect your physical health"
imagery and the autonomic nervous system
Our bodies are an incredible network of nerves, signals, chemicals, inputs and outputs, all working together in order to perform … Continue reading "imagery and the autonomic nervous system"
suggestibility in exercise imagery
One thing that has become abundantly clear from the years of study into neurophysiology is the fundamental role that our … Continue reading "suggestibility in exercise imagery"
regaining motor function
Exercise Imagery has been seen through a number of studies as a means to maintain and strengthen the mind-body connections, … Continue reading "regaining motor function"
reducing the effects of muscle atrophy
As we have previously discussed, physical activity can have incredible effects on the immune system and helping people recover from … Continue reading "reducing the effects of muscle atrophy"
the neural origins of strength
In the last article, we discussed the idea that your mind reacts to exercise imagery as though you were actually … Continue reading "the neural origins of strength"
can your mind facilitate future performance?
So far, we have talked about visualisation and imagery and its potential to help during medical intervention. We’ve also examined … Continue reading "can your mind facilitate future performance?"
the benefits of physical activity
The human body is designed to be active. We are born to walk, jog, run, climb, jump and swim. And … Continue reading "the benefits of physical activity"
physical activity – improving responses to conventional
Physical activity is so important in keeping us healthy and happy. It keeps our bodies functioning properly and optimally as … Continue reading "physical activity – improving responses to conventional"
guided imagery in healthcare
‘Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s forthcoming attractions.’ Albert Einstein Guided imagery is a subtle but powerful … Continue reading "guided imagery in healthcare"
switch on to relaxation
‘The doctor of the future will be oneself.’ Albert Einstein Most of us, without realising, are creatures of habit. We … Continue reading "switch on to relaxation"
the impact of stress on medical intervention
If stress really is just a state of mind then perhaps it’s time to acknowledge the powerful role our thoughts … Continue reading "the impact of stress on medical intervention"