What the Heck is DNS?
What the Heck is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation? I was first introduced to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) when I started working with Movement Coach Mitch Barrow a couple of years ago. I was immediately intrigued by DNS. When the opportunity came up last year to learn more I joined Mitch at the Hawthorn Football Club to […]
Read MoreDanielle…. You Ain’t No Sensei
I get it. I’m not Chinese. I’ve never been to China. I don’t teach in Chinese silk pyjamas. I have no lineage of masters before me. My teacher was a 6 foot 2 giant from the North of England who looks a little like Beaker from The Muppets. Who the heck am I to be […]
Read MoreSometimes Disciple of Daily Self-Discipline
I’m an absolute believer in the power of a disciplined daily combined practice of meditation, slow movement (chi kung), functional movement and breathing dynamics. I know how good it makes me feel. When I’m consistent with the practice I tap into a deep source of energy, I cultivate an easy calm presence and often feel […]
Read MoreSynchronicity & Serendipity
Two serendipitous meetings in the last 2 days has the affirmed following for me … going with the flow is where an easy life is to found to trust my intuition and listen to myself sometimes things are going right, even when they feel like they’re going wrong remembering that I can’t see the big […]
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Thanks for the Inspiration, Sally
Dear Sally I’m not sure if you’ll remember me, we met around 10 years ago at the very beautiful Aio Wira retreat centre. It was my second 5 day fast there, we shared a room together. I had no idea then that you would be such a big influence on my life. I remember we got on […]
Read More10 things I learned from 10 days of Silence
A hankering to experience a prolonged period of meditation combined with a desire to visit its birthplace had me attending my first Vipassana course in Bangalore, India. For 10 days I was disconnected from the outside world, no phone or no wi-fi. For the chance to go into a deep internal connection I gave up […]
Read MoreI Don’t Believe in Affirmations, Do You?
Affirmations and positive thinking are often touted as great tools for self development. If you’re an upbeat, self-esteeming legend of positivity these new age tricks may do what the self-help books promise. If that’s you then won’t want to read any further. For me affirmations and positive thinking were more like short term band aids that seemed to […]
Read MoreNew name, new website……… same passion and philosophy
A big glitch with my website a month ago was the push I needed to review everything. So I sat down and thought about what I’m passionate about and how do I go about reflecting that? Over the last 10 years I have seen people’s lives change when they start to live in their bodies […]
Read MoreEmbodied Holiday
I’m taking a break from paid work, blogging and routine for the next few weeks. I have the opportunity to work on some writing projects and am about to throw myself into this whole heartily while I have the chance. This website is getting a make over and I’m going to spend some time in […]
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