The mental health benefits of moving mindfully
Mindful movement can improve mental health. Until recently, the mind body connection was likely to be dismissed as ‘New Age’
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Category: Mind and Body
The joy of moving freely
‘Embodiment’, like ‘mindfulness’, is an overused word these days. However, both principles are fundamental to movement therapy practice. To clarify,
Tai Chi therapy with Movement In Mind
Why does a Psychotherapist teach Tai Chi? Movement In Mind is a wellbeing practice. Our lead practitioner, Shirley, is a
Peaceful Mind, Healthy Body
The connection between our mind and our body is important to both our mental and physical health. We all have
Regular Practice – we are what we repeatedly do
Taking time to practice Tai Chi or Qi Gong regularly is an important part of self care and wellbeing. There
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A Client’s Personal Experience of Tai Chi
It’s always great to hear things from a client’s personal perspective in their own words. We often get great verbal
Mental Wellbeing and Tai Chi
It is easy to observe Tai Chi’s positive benefits on mental health and wellbeing in our participants. However, we also
Chronic Pain and Movement Therapies
Chronic pain is now classified by the World Health Organization as a health condition in its own right. This recognises
Tai Chi and Qi Gong – body awareness and mindfulness in motion.
Body awareness and mindfulness have received a lot of attention in recent years. Research has shown there are important benefits
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Calming the mind through movement
Calming the mind through movement may seem like a contradiction at first. However, anxiety is often a symptom of a