A nourishing touch for mind and nervous system
In this video, I show a very simple and easy little practice that you can do at any moment of the day in almost any situation. It is a practice, using touch to calm the brain and mind, create more space for thinking, release tension in the skin around your skull, and...
More about the relationship between body, brain and behaviour
How do you attend to yourself and your body? In the previous two blog posts, I discussed the law of reciprocity, the social principle whereby an action is repaid in kind, and how this also exists internally between our mind and body. And how the body mirrors the way...
The law of reciprocity in self care
What you give to your body is what your body gives back to you. In both psychology and neuroscience, the law of reciprocity teaches us that our inner attitude and how we behave toward our bodies and ourselves is reflected back to us by our bodies by creating a...
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Your body reflects your beliefs and images about yourself and the world. The law of reciprocity, the social principle whereby an action is repaid in kind, also exists internally between our mind and body. The body mirrors the way we treat it, how we care for it, and...
Reclaim your self-wise: your own Wise
´Self-wise, or own-wise; a word that can be interpreted in many ways. As a child, I was often told, “Don't be so self-wise!” when I did something my own way, differently from how my parents or teachers would have done it. Especially when my way of experimenting showed...
Testimonial by Monica
Wonderful Blend of Somatic Practice, Relaxation, Community, and Nature I recently attended a somatic movement retreat with Pingel in Spain, and it was an absolutely beautiful experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into her warm and inspiring space. She...
Testimonial by Debi
I Am Deeply Thankful for this Experience! I had panic attacks and felt stuck, and have chronic pain issues. I love to move and knew that that kind of somatic dance work would fit best for me, and it did. Found new perspectives. Tools to listen to my body and set some...
Testimonial by Elizabeth
Incredibly Grateful Aged 66 my 40 year marriage had ended and had featured traumas for me. Historically I had felt 'not good enough' and lacked confidence socially. In the past I'd had repeated episodes of talking therapies which were an outlet but didn't help to...
Testimonial by Katelijjn
A Joyful Change of Perspective I wanted to change my perspective in order to transform detrimental personal programs into helpful personal programs. The dance part made me choose this retreat, together with the presence of cats... A change of perspective, where...
Testimonial by Christie
I Am so glad that I chose this retreat I had been in a state of high anxiety for months, with serious doubts over my relationship and my life choices. I felt completely stuck in life and needed help finding a way forward. I was originally looking for a yoga retreat to...