The inspiration for our wellness programme is the connection between mind and body. We base our health and wellbeing practice on mindful movement and body awareness. The mind affects the body and the body influences mindset. The Movement In Mind team brings together years of experience in embodied practice. We offer therapeutic methods from integrative and traditional perspectives for mental and physical wellbeing.
Tai Chi and Depression
Is Tai Chi good for depression? Most research studies and anecdotal evidence support the notion. There is evidence that Tai...
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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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Autumn – letting go
Autumn is a season for letting go and creating new space for new beginnings. Human beings are an intrinsic part...
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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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Winter – self care
Self care is particularly important in Winter, In the West, this is the coldest and most Yin time of the...
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A Gentle Way To Fight Stress
If you are looking for a gentle way to fight stress, consider Tai Chi or Qi Gong. The slow, rhythmic...
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Health Conditions that benefit from Tai Chi
Studies show there are many health conditions that Tai Chi can improve. We often describe Tai chi as "meditation in...
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Tai Chi and Memory
The combination of Tai Chi movements and breathing is an obvious choice to maintain physical health. That is to say...
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Early Summer – joy
The Qi Gong season of summer begins in early May. The season is associated with the element of Fire. The...
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Late Summer – grounding
Late Summer is the season of grounding. One of the lovely things about our Studio in the Sticks is that...
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Spring – renewal
In Qi Gong theory, Spring is associated with the Wood element. That is to say it is the season of...
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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...
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Tai Chi and Arthritis
Many experts recommend Tai Chi for osteoarthritis of the hip, hand, and knee. Studies show that the practice can improve mobility in the ankles,...
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Peaceful Mind, Healthy Body
The connection between our mind and our body is important to both our mental and physical health. We all have...
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Health Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi has many health benefits for mind and body. As part of a healthy lifestyle it is an accessible,...
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Tai Chi and Diabetes
Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of diabetes management. In other words, people with diabetes who exercise regularly have better...
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Healthy Exercise
The benefits of healthy exercise - gentle and therapeutic movement for health enhancement - are well documented. There is a...
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Falls prevention and Tai Chi
Tai Chi has health benefits for everyone, but it has particular significance for some conditions. For example, research shows that...
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Tai Chi and Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is a progressive disease of the nervous system. Its characteristics are tremor, rigid muscles, slow, imprecise movement, and postural...
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