Category Archives: Meditation

Basic movement patterns and body coherence

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

When I was a college student I used to give guitar lessons. It was a great way to earn money without being too time consuming and I soon realised that I really liked the teaching process, not to mention the … Continue reading →

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It’s not what you do…

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

 It’s not what you do it’s the way that you do it – that’s what gets results. Exercise is a bit like food, we are what we eat and we are how we use our bodies. So it is well … Continue reading →

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Staying Balanced

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Daniel: “When do I learn how to punch?”  Mr. Miyagi: “Better to learn balance. Balance is key. Balance good, then karate good. Everything good. Balance bad, then better pack up, go home. Understand?”  Excerpt from ‘The Karate Kid’ (1984) For … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention: The Power of Perception

Posted on June 27, 2013 by

first published in the 2013 spring/summer edition of Tai Chi and Oriental Arts Magazine If you took footage of a sportsperson engaging in their chosen pursuit and slowed it right down you would immediately be able to see much more … Continue reading →

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