“Trapped in a Tight, Tense Body”& Self Esteem

Hello! How is your week going? Firstly, thank you so much for all your lovely feedback regarding The Menopause Summit. So many women were surprised at how much information they were unaware of. Many thought that menopause really only included leading up to and just after periods stop. However, the experts taught how until we take our last breath, the changes in hormones have other impacts on our health. So it was wonderful [...]

Total Somatics International: Menopause Summit

Hello! I am sending an extra special blog to you this week! I wanted to share a special event that Total Somatics International will be holding in February 2023. Due to the huge interest in the subject of Menopause recently within the Total Somatics Membership, I have decided to create a summit which will be free of charge. Menopause is something every woman encounters. Total Somatics' purpose is to educate and empower people with their health and wellbeing. [...]

Mindful in May & BEYOND

We are into our last task for May. However, don’t allow your practice to stop after this month! Continue to develop a somatic lifestyle. At the end of this blog, I will provide a link so you can review all the videos, audios and podcasts for future reference. When we start developing a mindful approach to daily activities, we create a healthier lifestyle and approach to everyday challenges. Allow me to highlight this week’s theme in the following 1 minute video… Task [...]

The Link Between Stress, Mindfulness and Your Health

The word “Mindfulness” appears to be everywhere nowadays. In today’s blog we are going to discover why mindfulness has become a widely known and accepted area of health and wellness. We will consider the scientific research conducted in the area of mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a technique anybody can adopt. You don’t have to sit under a tree in a fancy pose saying “ohm!” Mindfulness involves the practice of slowing down our frantic daily thoughts/actions and noticing what is [...]

Can Posture Affect Your Health and Well Being?

In todays’ blog we are going to look at how posture can have a detrimental and also a powerful effect on our physical, emotional and mental health. We will also explore how we can make changes to increase the quality of our life by considering our posture. According to Harvard Medical School, a healthy posture is important for maintaining good balance. When you have a good posture either standing or sitting, your weight transfer is even through your body and [...]