Social Prescribing is increasingly recognised as a positive approach within healthcare, now integrated into healthcare systems in over 30 countries. In the UK it formally begun in 2019. 6-years in, is it making a difference? Have you been prescribed yoga? Studies show that social prescribing can reduce GP visits by up to 28% and lower…

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As a writer I find it hard to not look back at my old notes and poems and re-hash them. Instead of publishing my new words.Is it easier to be more familiar with our old ‘self’ and ‘experience’, because the new parts of us are so ‘new’ – so we don’t admire them with the…

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Understanding the environment: Traditional yoga has many benefits, many are therapeutic. That’s not to say all classes are a form of therapy. Yoga is a spiritual practice.  Since its continued growth many consider it a form of exercise with some classes requiring a high level of physical skill techniques and strength.  It’s certainly not a sport, perhaps an…

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Checking In: What’s that when it’s at home? How do you check-in with yourself in a therapeutic context? Do you hold space for yourself and your mental health and what does that look and feel like?

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