The Body & Mind Centre

25/07/2025

🌀 Have wondered what it's like to experience that full Mind-Body Connection?
Let's discover how your thoughts, emotions & habits affect your physical health.
Stress on the Body
Did you know chronic stress can…
Weaken your immune system
Disrupt digestion
Interfere with sleep
Trigger muscle tension
Mood & Movement
Movement changes your mood.
Exercise increases feel-good hormones like:
Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
Even a short walk can boost your energy and mindset!
Breathing & the Nervous System
Mindful breathing = nervous system reset.
Slow, deep breaths activate the parasympathetic system, calming anxiety and racing thoughts.
Try:
👉 Inhale 4 sec | Hold 4 sec | Exhale 4 sec | Hold 4 sec
The Gut-Brain Link
Your gut is your “second brain," and one that is SERIOUSLY underestimated on it's impact when out of balance.
A healthy gut can:
Improve focus & clarity
Reduce mood swings
Calm anxiety
Feed your mind by feeding your microbiome 🌱
Emotional Release through Movement
Walking, yoga, dance… expressive movement helps you:
Release trapped emotion
Reconnect with your body
Feel empowered & present
Sleep & Emotional Balance
Sleep is your reset button 💤 and when we are lacking in quality sleep, you'll be surprised how quickly other systems start to deteriorate as well impacting our overall wellbeing.
Lack of rest can lead to:
Mood swings
Irritability
Poor focus & judgement
Weight Gain
Stress
Tips:
🛏️ Stick to a bedtime routine
🧘 Wind down with breathing, an evening walk, or gentle yoga
The Power of Consistency
Small daily actions = long-term results. I tell clients this all the time. It's better to reduce resistance, reduce the time, or drop down your intensity levels rather than stop.
Consistency builds:
Resilience and calmness
A steady physical and mental well-being
Mental Strength
Even 5 mins a day counts 💪
Small Steps, Big Shifts
Don’t underestimate the little things.
🌀 One walk
🌀 One deep breath
🌀 One journal entry
Tiny habits = Massive change over time. Just just have to start and then take small steps to keep going.
I hope you found this helpful
Stay tuned for more mind-body tips

23/07/2025

It's Workout Wednesday time. So how about joining us for this iconic Donna Summer Track. Hot Stuff. Choreographed by me.
So grab your chairs and your stockings and come get HOT HOT HOT with us online.

Get ready to groove with this sassy Burlesque inspired dance workout to the iconic "Hot Stuff". This sassy routine is a great way to get your cardio in while...

20/07/2025

Did you know?
Whether you are local to me or not my YouTube Channel is available to everyone.
Anytime - Anyplace

I share Weekly Workouts, Yoga, Meditations, Burlesque and Dance Tutorials and have a podcast where I answer your questions.

It's a channel that is driven by you....meaning you let me know what you would like to see, what you want more of, what workouts you want loaded and I go away and record it.

No catch, you just need to come subscribe to my channel and follow us on this journey.

18/07/2025

Feel Good Friday!

Welcome to a guided meditation designed to help you become a healthier person, focusing on cultivating inner peace and balance. Embrace positive habits and let go of guilt as you work towards personal growth. Start your journey to health and longevity today!

Meditation for Living a Healthy Life | Prioritise Yourself Without Guilt

If you’re trying to live a healthier life but feel torn between doing what's right for your body and keeping everyone else happy, this is for you.

In this empowering guided meditation, I’ll help you reconnect with your wellness goals without pressure, guilt, or perfectionism. Whether you're struggling to eat well without dieting, move your body without burnout, or honour your needs without feeling selfish, this session will support you in finding your balance.

💜 This meditation is perfect if you:
Want to make healthy choices without obsessing over food
Feel guilty putting yourself first
Struggle to stay consistent with workouts or self-care
Constantly change your plans to accommodate others
Crave a deeper connection to your body, boundaries, and energy

Together, we’ll release limiting beliefs, invite self-compassion, and spark the inner motivation to live in alignment, body, mind, and heart.

Welcome to a guided meditation designed to help you become a healthier person, focusing on cultivating inner peace and balance. Embrace positive habits and l...

14/07/2025

Here is your cheeky Monday motivation to STOP making excuses and STOP putting your health to the bottom of the priority pile.

This express workout is 1 song track long and we can ALL make 5 minutes for our health. So it's not that you don't have time, the question is do you WANT to make time.

I'll see you online

Get ready to sculpt and tone your legs with this quick lower body home workout set to Latin vibes! Lift those butts and get ready to feel the burn in this en...

12/07/2025

Does your stomach always feel bloated?
This video discusses common causes of persistent bloating and offers practical tips to improve your gut health.
Learn how stress and digestion are related, and easy strategies for stress relief. Discover simple ways to debloat and feel better.

Struggling with constant bloating no matter what you eat?
It’s time to stop guessing and start understanding your body! In this episode, I unpack the real reasons behind stubborn bloating, from gut health imbalances and chronic stress to hormonal fluctuations.

What you’ll learn:
• Why bloating isn't just about food
• How stress shuts down digestion
• How oestrogen, cortisol, and hormonal shifts cause bloating
• Practical tips to feel lighter and more comfortable
• Simple daily habits that support long-term gut health
If you’re tired of feeling uncomfortable, battling water retention, or second-guessing every meal, this video will give you clarity and confidence.
You deserve to feel at home in your body, every single day.

Are you struggling with persistent tummy bloating? This video discusses common causes of persistent bloating and offers practical tips to improve your gut he...

09/07/2025

It's workout Wednesday......whoop whoop
So how about this fun Disney track where belly dancing mixes with burlesque.
Originally Choreographed by Miss Cherry July, tweaked by me with her full permission.....enjoyed by all.

It's time to shake what your Mumma gave you.
See you online!

Get ready to try not to smile while watching this fun and energetic dance routine! From belly dancing to burlesque to Disney-inspired moves, this video is su...

06/07/2025

Can you relate?
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, fitness burnout, or never managing to build habits that stick, this episode is your compassionate, real-world guide to breaking that loop for good.
In this episode, we discuss why it's so difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle and offer strategies for consistency hacks. Learn how to create sustainable lifestyle changes that last forever, even amidst hectic schedules, by redefining success and focusing on sustainable eating habits. Discover simple health tips to help you stay on track.

Do you feel like you keep starting over on your health journey?
You’re not alone and you’re not useless. In this episode of The Body & Mind Centre, we’re talking about one of the most searched struggles AND answering a question sent to us by one of our followers: how to stay consistent with health goals when motivation fades, life gets busy, or self-doubt creeps in.

Together, we’ll explore:
✅ The real reason you can’t “stay motivated”
✅ Why relying on willpower sets you up to fail
✅ How to create a consistent healthy routine that fits your life
✅ The mindset shift from “I’ll start Monday” to I keep going no matter what
✅ Practical tools to help you build fitness habits that feel doable and sustainable.

This episode is for you if you're tired of the all-or-nothing trap and want a new approach to long-term wellness that prioritises progress over perfection.
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight you just need a better strategy, and this video will help you find it.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting, fitness burnout, or never managing to build habits that stick, this episode is your compassionate, real-wor...

04/07/2025

Short on time but want get a quick workout in?
Well grab your chairs and join me for this quick 10 minute abs workout. I'll see you online.

Looking to get toned abs? Try this 10-minute chair workout to strengthen your core and get that 6-pack you've always wanted! It's a quick and effective ab wo...