How to boost your Brain – part 3

In this week’s blog we will consider the final article of the 3 part series on how to boost your brain. In the last few weeks we have considered various ways we can improve neurogenesis, the creation of new brain cells. Today we will consider the most powerful way to increase neurogenesis and how easy it is to implement into your daily activities. Exercise Brisk walking, weight bearing exercise and aerobic exercise have all been shown to stimulate neurogenesis. The reason [...]

How to boost your Brain – Part 2

This week I am going to continue on from last week’s blog. In line with Total Somatics’ theme for 2020 - Insight and Focus, I am going to open your eyes to other areas in your life where we can promote Neurogenesis. Shhhh! Have you noticed what a noisy world we live in? From vehicle engines revving to barking dogs, there always seems to be noise! Did you know that over time noise can begin to affect neurogenesis? Living in cities [...]

How to boost your brain

If you are a regular reader of my blogs, you will know how I like to emphasize the importance of caring for your brain. Total Somatics teaches you how to care for your health and wellbeing from the inside out. Within The Total Somatics Online Program I teach you more than just Somatic Movement. There are many facets which complement Somatic movement and help you to reduce pain, improve posture, increase mobility and develop mindfulness. In today’s blog we [...]

How to reduce back pain with Somatics

Recently I was holding a workshop and there were a few journalists in attendance.  They mentioned how they suffer with right sided pain in their neck, hip and shoulder.  This complaint is not uncommon and in today’s blog I will explain why this is common and will provide a free somatic movement audio for you. Do your shoulders feel level? This is a question I ask clients when I guide them through a standing body or soma scan. It is only [...]