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01 Apr

Adapting to a new way of life during the pandemic

Hello, how are you this week? At the moment every week seems to have many twists and turns. There is something my husband and I have found extremely amazing to witness, the kindness of humankind. We often see the negative footage in the media of people, however this week we have seen how people have used technology to reach out to each other. Humans are social creatures and we thrive on connection, love and communication. So in today’s blog [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog connection, emotions, kubler ross curve, mindset, pandemic, pandiculation Comments Off Read more...

16 Oct

Does Strengthening Your Core & Stretching Really Ease Back Pain?

For many years it has been a common belief that strengthening the core muscles and stretching helps to ease back pain. In today’s blog we are going to consider this and see if old beliefs are still relevant or if the recent scientific research is highlighting something very different. Creatures of habit If you are a regular reader of my blogs you will know I often refer to actions of the human race as “creatures of habit.” We all have our [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, brain science, free ebook, habit, muscle, old beliefs, pandiculation, posture, Prof Peter O'Sullivan, research, strengthening, stretching, tension, weak core Comments Off Read more...

31 Jul

What does your Posture reveal about you?

Posture and pain often go hand in hand. In today’s blog we are going to consider what our posture reveals about us and how we reverse and reduce the issues we may be currently dealing with. Somatics looks at how your brain communicates to your muscles, so with this mind, I would like to discuss posture and pain from a Clinical Somatic Educator’s point of view. What is Somatics? Somatics involves internal awareness with movement. Somatic education and movement empowers and [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog brain map, free ebook, habit, neurofeedback loop, pandiculation, posture, reflex, scoliosis, sensory motor cortex, software update, special offer, subconscious actions, subconscious behaviour Comments Off Read more...

05 Jun

What is Somatics? Frequently Asked Questions, ANSWERED!

I receive many questions about Somatics. At conferences, workshops, online and in clinic, people are wanting to know as much as they can about Somatics. Clients find the benefits are fantastic, from releasing muscular tension and tightness, to improving posture and increasing mobility. So when clients feel the benefits, they want to learn more so they can tell others! As a result of this happening often, I have created a blog to specifically answer frequently asked questions. If you have [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog brain training, ebook, FAQs, hypermobility, mindfulness, mindset, neurotags, PAIN, pandiculation, stretching Comments Off Read more...

08 May

Mindful in May – Week 2

I hope you've had a good week. This week we are going to delve into another area of mindfulness. Check out my 1 minute video below to learn more. As an additional point, check out the big kangaroo in the background, he wasn’t too happy with me standing near his patch!! Task 2 - Mindful of Posture and Movement during your day. We are creatures of habit. We perform the same activities, day in and day out. Sometimes these habits can [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog back pain, brain training, mindfulness, pandiculation, posture, seated scan, somatic movement, stretching Comments Off Read more...