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- January Exercise Review
A reflective dog walk where I look back on my recent physical activity. Rather than running, I’m currently using the humble step count as a visible record and accountability prompt… Read more: January Exercise Review - Small wins++
Well, I’m writing this at the end of a weekend of small wins. My Couch to 5K practice resumed an hour or so ago, complete with head torch and fluorescent… Read more: Small wins++ - Part 2: Modern Minds, Ancient Roots
The Yamas and Niyamas: Yoga’s Quiet Compass Long before yoga was leggings, playlists, and perfect poses, it was philosophy – a guide to living with awareness and integrity. In The… Read more: Part 2: Modern Minds, Ancient Roots - Part 1: Stretching the Mind, Not Just the Body
A colleague of mine is spending the weekend on a training day for her yoga teacher course. During a break at work, we got chatting about how she’s finding it.… Read more: Part 1: Stretching the Mind, Not Just the Body - Karate Flow
Coming back to Karate training came with a sense of positivity and apprehension. My Senseis gave me clear instructions: take it easy and stay within my limits. The groin strain… Read more: Karate Flow - C25K 1:1 ..again!
Yet again, I’m embarking on the Couch to 5K. As mentioned in the past (likely countless times), I’m restarting what has always served as a useful accountability tool — helping… Read more: C25K 1:1 ..again! - 10 mins >1% Better
10-minute morning yoga reminded me that progress doesn’t need to be grand. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, I discovered that showing up – just 1% better each day – can awaken both body and mindset. - Blending Strength, Balance, and Focus
Rehab is a conversation with the body. Each step, wobble, and stretch offers feedback—reminding me that strength, balance, and control are as much awareness as they are movement. - Staying Active For Life
Yesterday I visited a patient for the first time—to review their balance and see if they might benefit from a walking aid. I was welcomed into their home, perched on… Read more: Staying Active For Life - Shinrin-Yoku
Shinrin-Yoku isn’t about exercise, achievement, or even spirituality — it’s about presence in nature.. - Exercise For Seniors: Heel Raise
A humble exercise that supports steadier steps and plays a key role in falls prevention. - Exercise For Seniors: Sit To Stand
Chair squats aren’t just exercise—they’re a rehearsal for all the times you’d rather stand up on your own than wait for help…. - Nutrition | Pumpkin Snack
Tiny seeds, big medicine. Toasted pumpkin goodness… - Catch the morning light
Five minutes in the autumn sun, a few stretches, and that magical morning light. Best way to start the day. - Injury Interruption
Fatigue plus poor technique equals injury. In my case: certain injury, a trip to A&E, and the humbling irony of limping into class with a borrowed walking stick. - Ankle Strength & Focus
Balancing in Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) for 60+ seconds brings noticeable muscle fatigue to my ankle, but there’s more to this iconic yoga posture than physical benefits – it provides insights… Read more: Ankle Strength & Focus - Reviving daily practice
The video below best describes where I’m at with once again trying to revive daily practice. To be fair, my key excuse, or mitigating circumstance was allowing my body to… Read more: Reviving daily practice - Back on it
Scrolling through my phone photos I found this video from late August. Some two months ago as I write and a year on from my shoulder injury. The recording was… Read more: Back on it - Clickbait Catalyst
Who would have thought a clickbait headline could lead to unexpected consequences and a change of lifestyle? After rereading my finished draft, I nearly stopped at that sentence and pondered… Read more: Clickbait Catalyst - Breath Work
In recent times, ‘Breathwork’ has become an increasingly fashionable health approach. Several podcasts and articles clamor to feature Wim Hoff with his breathing and cold water immersion techniques. Yet, for… Read more: Breath Work
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