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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Jul 11, 2022
- 4 min
Making Time For Ourselves
Being busy has become somewhat of a badge of honour in our society. It seems that how busy we are is a direct indicator of how...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Jun 6, 2022
- 5 min
Reconnecting with The Inner Child Outdoors
As we approach the summer season, the pull of the outdoors also increases. The warmer weather calls us outside, not only to enjoy the...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- May 9, 2022
- 4 min
Active Breathing in Nature
Spring is a wonderful time for us to reconnect with the outdoors. The naturally transitory nature of the season invites us to slowly...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
A Time for Transition
Spring has finally arrived and with it the start of the new series of Walks to Wellbeing and the celebration of Earth Day. As we venture...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Mar 8, 2022
- 4 min
Grounding for Wellbeing
The act of grounding offers a range of benefits to our mental and physical health. It provides an opportunity for us to develop a better...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Feb 22, 2022
- 4 min
Movement For Joy
How we move matters. Not only does it impact on our posture and overall physical health, but it can also influence our mood. So how can...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Jan 25, 2022
- 5 min
Movement for Calmness
Exercise is well known to be a good stress reliever and to help support and improve our mood. When we are active, we can boost endorphins...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Jan 11, 2022
- 5 min
New Year’s Resolutions
A new year brings with it the opportunity and promise of new beginnings and fresh starts. For many people, the new year is also an...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Nov 9, 2021
- 4 min
Memory (Part I)
In the first of this two-part series on memory, we consider what body memory is and how we can use it to create positive memories to aid...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Aug 31, 2021
- 5 min
Ecotherapy: Level 2 Ecotherapy Activities
Whilst there has been an increase in the number of Level 1 ecotherapy practices and activities on offer, these are primarily focused on...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Aug 17, 2021
- 4 min
Ecotherapy: Level 1 Ecotherapy Activities
Ecotherapy is the term used to describe a range of treatments and approaches, which aim to improve physical and mental health through...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Aug 3, 2021
- 4 min
Ecotherapy: An Introduction
In the first part of our series on ecotherapy, we explore what the term means and what ecotherapy is.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Apr 20, 2021
- 5 min
5 Green Habits to Support Wellbeing
Over the course of the last year, people worldwide have realised how much the natural world has to offer, not only in terms of physical...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
Ecological Consciousness and Awareness – For Daily Life
As we explored in the first part of our series on ecological consciousness and awareness, one of the key aspects of developing and...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Jan 29, 2021
- 4 min
Motivate Yourself To Go Outdoors
During the cold winter months, it can sometimes be hard to find the motivation to go outside. The days can be dark, wet and cold, meaning...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Nov 13, 2020
- 4 min
Outdoor Hazards and Play Exploration
During the colder and wetter seasons, it’s important that we are aware of the many hazards which can befall us as we continue to make use...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Embracing All Types of Weather
During the autumn and winter months, as the darkness encroaches upon us earlier each day and the weather turns colder, it can be tempting...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Oct 9, 2020
- 4 min
An Introduction to Ecosomatic Practice
In this brief introduction, we explore the key concepts underpinning ecosomatic practice.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
- Sep 25, 2020
- 3 min
Oppositions in Movement Outdoors
We explore the notion of oppositional forces within outdoor movement practice and the benefits out practising outdoors.
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