Being a mum of 3 kids, means that I’m regularly heading off to the latest movies with my kids. There’s been some stand out movies for kids recently. Two movies that are standouts for different perspectives on psychology in recent times are; Inside Out and Trolls.

After attending the movie, Trolls, I thought I would write an initial overview of my learning from the movie….

Encourage positive, respectful human...

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What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is awareness of your thoughts, feelings, sensations and processes in the here-and-now, moment-by-moment. It is being aware of how you may be feeling, what emotions and sensations are coming up for you and that awareness leading to an acceptance of such thoughts, however positive or negative they may be. Mindfulness encourages participants to understand that nobody is ever wrong with their thou...

Hi everyone,

Check out this blog that I was asked to contribute to: Our Body Matters.

Thanks for checking it out.

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon.

Blessings,

Renee

I'm back at Lotus Wellbeing Centre in Wollongong for more Heart & Soul Movement classes for Term 4, 2015.

The dates are: Fridays - 16th, 23rd October, 6th & 20th November, 11th December

Time: 6.30 – 7.30pm

Cost: $20 per session or all 5 classes for $90.

The class is my moving meditation class: Heart and Soul Movement

You will learn the art of meditation without sitting still. For anyone, or for people who have trouble sitting or ...

Hello!

It's been a while since I've done some blogging here!

A warm welcome to those reading this news of the moment.

Some exciting announcements...

Firstly, I will be at the Embrace Life, Live Life Festival in Sutherland at Club East, this coming Sunday, 28 June from 10:30am - 5pm.

I will be a stallholder and a workshop presenter at this festival. Be sure to swing by at 11am to check out a free workshop from us here at Heart & Soul Movement.

After t...

“Quality is never an accident;

it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skilful execution;

it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."

William A Foster

At Heart & Soul Movement the quality of our classes is definitely not an accident.

We pride ourselves on the hard work we have undertaken, to provide the best service w...

New - OPEN - classes starting April 30 2015!

Firstly, a very warm-hearted welcome to Heart & Soul Movement's new therapist, Rebecca Thornborough! Thank you Rebecca for all you have done so far for Heart & Soul Movement!

Rebecca comes with a wealth of dance and movement therapy experience. Rebecca will be joining me, working with Heart & Soul Movement at all of our classes. Rebecca will be assisting and co-facilitating with me - to enrich your experience at each and ev...

Would you like to feel healthier and happier?

‘Deep relaxation changes our bodies on a genetic level – for the better.’ (SMH, 2009)

The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH, 2009) suggests that meditation is good for your health and overall wellbeing. This is something that has been known to Buddhists and other Eastern traditions for millennia. http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/relax--its-good-for-you-20090819-eqlo.h...

Hi everyone!

Last Tuesday evening I had the privilege of teaching to a group of childcare workers. It was amazingly beautiful! 

We discussed the basics of mindfulness, neuroscience and neuroplasticity and mindful practice. I provided a brief guided meditation that focused on breathing and importance of the type of breath in meditation.

In addition to this, I provided the basic theories of mindful practice, I utilised skills of wor...