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The importance of context

How much does context matter in our thoughts and behaviours? How can we become more aware of our own and others’ preferences, and how can we switch between high- and low- context behaviours if we want to?

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Relieving chronic anxiety

Anxiety affects many people, causing physical and mental symptoms. Where do feelings of anxiety come from, and how can we reduce them?

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The meaning of posture

Posture is not a shape we make, it is a set of qualities that we can practice in how we move and live.

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The craft of authenticity

Authenticity is necessary in any situation where we lead others. It is essential in building trust. The ability to be authentic beyond a small circle of people requires both self-knowledge and skill. What does it take?

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How your head affects movement

Holding our head efficiently is a complex puzzle. Physically, the head influences balance. And since we are visually-driven animals, we sometimes find our head, rather than our centre, leading movement.

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How body-mind learning works

What does how we move have to do with the brain and central nervous system? And how do body-mind learning methods access the connection between body and mind?

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How to grow your presence

The word 'presence' is often used in connection with mindfulness. What exactly do we mean by 'presence'? And how can we practice it?

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The illusion of symmetry

Human beings look symmetrical at first glance, but we all have one-sided ways of using ourselves. Comparing how you use your left and right parts is a great starting point for increasing self-awareness and improving performance.

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Relieving chronic pain

Many people live with chronic biomechanical pain. What causes such pain, and how can a process of self-discovery help relieve it?

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Learning the lower jaw

Whatever our lifestyle, we use our jaw a lot - for chewing and for speaking.

It is almost impossible to feel a sense of peace and joy when our jaw is tensed.

Bringing attention to how our jawbone moves can help with neck, chest and shoulder pains, and help us breathe easier.

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Balance: skill or sense?

Balance is the ability to organize our self to carry out an activity with maximum ease and control. How can we improve our balance? And how does emotional balance relate to physical balance?

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