Saturday was the first day I found complete stillness in a long while. I allowed the stillness to wash over me which was uncomfortable and scary yet my body and brain were screaming for it. I had been doing meditation every other day but I just couldn’t switch off. I had been doing exercise and [...]
It is certainly trying times for the world right now. There is anxiety and uncertainty everywhere and I understand if you are feeling it in one way or another. I decided to put my thinking cap on and work out how I can help people get through these difficult days and hopefully add a smile [...]
Better Brain Power – combining cognitive function and exercise. Originally written by Rachelle for publication: 60 and Me Exercise is good for the heart, bones and muscles. Did you know it’s also good for the brain? Recent studies present exercise as a key player in preserving brain function as we age. Fit body, sharp mind, [...]
It's hard to resist resistance training. Originally written by Rachelle for publication: 60 and Me Everybody knows that regular physical activity and exercise plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body at any age and more so for older adults. You may have heard people talk about resistance training or weight bearing exercise. Or [...]
Joyful movement is movement that an individual enjoys performing and that can change over time.
Awareness and understanding of your unique body somehow get lost in transit when we get busy with our lives, growing families and growing up.
Have you ever stopped to think that pushing and shoving your clients beyond what they are capable of or are wanting to do is driving them away?
Letting it all go – why perfectionism almost stole my joy. You may have watched Brene Brown’s Ted talks or read her books. If you are not familiar with her work, do a quick google search and I recommend you dive in. She talks about how with vulnerability shame cannot exist. I am only just [...]
I attended a Mental Health First Aid refresher course recently and we were talking about the practice of mindfulness. I am a huge believer and I practice mindfulness most days. Some might think it is all cosmo quackery nevertheless I persist with it in my own life as well as educating clients about the long [...]
