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The human brain is quite incredible. It receives and processes 11 million bits of data per second and has a processing speed of about 400 to 1,000 Ghz That’s quite ‘mind-blowing’ when you consider the fastest desktop computer only has a speed of 5.2ghz!! And it’s not just processing ‘binary’ data, it’s processing a mass of information from various stimulus, every second, from our body - what am I seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling – hot, cold, pain, all sensations that it pro

Waves come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it can be a cold wave breaking on your feet in the hot sun. Or the pull at your feet in the sand as the water recedes and the wave is pulled back. The ebb and flow, rise and fall, twists and turns, as it crashes, dissipates, roars, swoshes, fizzes, bubbles.... There are so many textures of a wave, all of it has it different movements - just like us. Personally, it feels that the waves have been getting bigger and bigger, and have

Self care is important for every individual to support growth, healing and to maintain health, vitality and strength. How many minutes do you give each day to self care, and how many minutes do you give to care for others? Ensure that you have all of the basic areas covered. Note down the amount of hours you spend for the following activities: Sleeping Eating Resting Exercising Having fun Being Sociable Working What other areas you are drawn to work with??? Take some selfcare

How many of you have had the experience of noticing or feeling that something is not quite right? That something is different to how it usually is for you, something that is not your norm? Or maybe you have noticed a difference in the 'norm' for your son, daughter, mother, father, partner, friend, pet, horse or other animal? A-D-R It could be a change in behaviour or manner, movement or loss in range of motion, it could be that things are not healing, or that you're less focu

Rhythms and cycles are part of nature. From seasonal cycles - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter to daily cycles - day, night. Our bodies have a 24 hour cycle and also work with the seasonal rhythms too. In fact, every animal has its flow and also a routine to support its health. Do you have a morning or evening bedtime routine? Wake up and start your day with water to help hydrate and get fluids going. Invigorate and get the energy going by being under cold water for a few secon

According to WHO is good health can be defined as: "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." But what does 'Good health' mean to you? Is there such a thing as good health? Consider a plant that grows from seed. Consider all the stages, cycles and challenges it goes through. Think about its ability to adapt, transform, repair, grow and to wait for the right environment so it can progress to the next stage o

Your questions answered: How many types of massage are there? There are 14 different types of massage - Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Pre-Natal, Sports Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Thai. Am I required to take all my clothes off? For Shiatsu & Reflexology massages, your clothes remain on, the other types require you to undress down to under garments - unless otherwise stated. Will it hurt? You will feel areas where there is excess t

Here are my top 10 Tips for Massage Aftercare to prolong the benefit and effects of your massage.... Click right to view each new tip.... Hydrate - water in, water out. This will continue to clear the toxins and replenish your body with fresh fluids. Rest & relax - this will allow your body-mind-spirit to restore Avoid alcohol, coffee, and strong flavoured foods at least 12 hrs. Your body is clearing toxins, allow it time to do its job. Listen to your body! - rest, sleep, all

Massage, bodywork and touch have been used since 15,000BCE for health and self-care. In the Chinese and Indian cultures, people have massages regularly - Shiatsu, Tui Na, Ayurvedic massage, rather than wait for the aches and pains and other symptoms to arise Massage helps to create movement, flow, adaptability, restoration, activation and balance. In massage sessions hot stones, essential oils, kinesiology, movement and exercises can be included. Sessions are tailored for e

Your questions answered: What sports is Pilates good for? Pilates can be used to help with ANY sport or activity - golf, running, cycling, football, horse riding. Do athletes use Pilates? Yes. Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antonio Brown, James Harden, Andy Murray, Jake Arrieta, Tiger Woods, Mark Canha are all athletes that use Pilates. How often should athletes do Pilates? Two to three times a week is beneficial. What fitness category is Pilates? And what is the difference