AM Mind Your Body

AM Mind Your Body Group programs and movement classes to connect body & mind and sustainably manage stress

Our Mindful Movement classes at am. are like yoga - but different… Mindful movement is moving in a way that stays connec...
10/01/2026

Our Mindful Movement classes at am. are like yoga - but different…

Mindful movement is moving in a way that stays connected to your breath, your body sensations, and your nervous system, moment by moment.

It’s not 🙅‍♀️
“What should my body look like?”

Instead mindful movement asks
“What does my body need right now?”

In our classes, mindful movement means:

✅ Slow, intentional movement guided by awareness
✅ Choice and autonomy (you’re always invited, never pushed)
✅ Tuning into sensation, not performance
✅ Supporting nervous system regulation
✅ Feeling calm yet energised

This approach is especially supportive if you:

– feel disconnected from your body
– live with stress, anxiety, or burnout
– are healing from trauma
– want to move without pressure or expectation

Movement becomes a way to build safety, trust, and presence in the body, an not another thing to “achieve.”

✨ January Classes Now Open ✨

Our January mindful movement classes are designed to help you gently transition into the year, reconnect with your body, and create space for steadiness and ease.

You don’t need flexibility.
You don’t need experience.
You just need curiosity and a willingness to meet yourself where you are.

Come as you are. Move at your own pace.
Your nervous system will thank you.

Booking link in Bio 🧘‍♀️

07/01/2026

First week back at work and feeling a bit meh? 🫤
Here are 3 grounded, nervous-system–friendly tips for managing the post-holiday blues.

What’s something you find helpful to ease back into work mode?

It’s that time of the year when you see “tips and tricks for a better life” or “new year, new me” articles and posts abo...
06/01/2026

It’s that time of the year when you see “tips and tricks for a better life” or “new year, new me” articles and posts abound.

Here are my top 5 insights, based on common themes I see in my work as a psychologist, and also from my own experiences as just a person trying to live my life in accordance to my values.

And no, there’s no guarantee that my tipps will improve your life. They are also not meant as replacement for professional guidance, advice or treatment.

I’m curious though, does any of these resonate?

Let me know in the comments below ⬇️

04/01/2026

Some years I write lengthy reflections on what I’ve learned and what I feel I should focus on in 2026.

This year i want to “Keep it simple”. And in that context I jotted down simple things I want to remind myself of.

This list isn’t about becoming a “better” version of myself. I find that a bit trite tbh 😜

Instead:
Simplifying.
Protecting my energy.
Choosing what supports my nervous system, my values, and the life I actually want to live.

You’ll see they are pretty vague and non-specific. And that’s exactly how I like it 😊

I’m just not one to set myself specific goals like, “go to the gym every day” or “save x amount of money”. Idk, that’s never worked for me. 🤷‍♀️

Instead, I call these “mottos” or “guiding principles”. Some might call them affirmations, but that sounds a bit too hippie to me 😁

So here they are, FYI. If something here resonates, take it.

If not, leave it.

May your resolutions feel less like pressure and more like invitations, or guiding principles.

What about you? Do you set specific goals or NY resolutions?

If you like, share them in comments or DM ✨

02/01/2026

While us humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved (and sure, we are), when you look closely at the natural world around us, you can see lots of similarities to animals.

Take this funny looking bird for example:
The bush stone curlew freezes when danger is close.
And that’s an adaptive response, trying to be still and blend into their environment so as not to draw attention.

Us humans might still walk and talk in (functional freeze), but the principle is the same: whatever it takes to survive and manage stressors!

I noticed a few of these birds on my recent holiday in Far North Queensland, and while I’m not a biologist or bird expert, as a psychologist this behaviour intrigued me.

Have you seen the in nature?

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30/12/2025

It’s the time of the year where a lot of us look back, perhaps reflecting on achievements, events of the year, the good, the not-so-good, wins and losses.

But among all of the big, obvious shifts and changes, we often miss the subtleties of change and growth. The stuff we can’t count, or measure or quantify.

So here’s my little list of prompts for you to allow for some of the unquantifiable.

Maybe, take a moment to acknowledge what your body learned this year, how maybe your nervous system found just a bit more safety than before.

Let yourself honour the quiet growth. It counts more than you think.
✨

As a Clinical Psychologist I work with clients every day who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety and / or depression....
30/12/2025

As a Clinical Psychologist I work with clients every day who experience symptoms of stress, anxiety and / or depression. But what does that actually mean or look like?

Here I’ve listed some common concerns I see pretty much daily in my practice.

If any of this felt familiar, consider it a reminder that you’re not alone.

Different stories.
Different experiences.
Often, very similar nervous system patterns responding to stress, pressure, and uncertainty.

There is nothing wrong with you for feeling this way.
These responses make sense.

As we move into 2026, there are multiple ways to receive support,
through individual therapy, small group programs, and movement-based classes designed to support regulation, safety, and connection.

It’s about finding what meets your needs

✨ If this resonates, stay tuned. More info on 2026 group programs and extended timetable to come.

30/12/2025

It’s the time of the year when a lot of us look back, reflecting on achievements, events of the year, the good, the not-so-good, wins and losses.

But among all of the big, obvious shifts and changes, we often miss the subtleties of change and growth. The stuff we can’t count, or measure or quantify.

So here’s my little list of prompts for you to allow for some of the unquantifiable.

Maybe, take a moment to acknowledge what your body learned this year, how maybe your nervous system found just a bit more safety than before.

Let yourself honour the quiet growth. It counts more than you think.
✨

In Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, ventral vagal has two meanings:From a neurological point of view it refers to the m...
24/12/2025

In Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, ventral vagal has two meanings:

From a neurological point of view it refers to the myelinated branch of the vagus nerve, originating in the nucleus ambiguus (that’s a structure in the brain stem).

In Psychology, we refer to ‘ventral vagal‘ as a nervous system state that supports social engagement, emotional regulation, and flexible physiological states.

When the ventral vagal system is dominant, your
• heart rate variability increases
• breathing becomes slower and more efficient
• facial muscles and voice soften
• the nervous system can shift in and out of arousal without getting stuck

We are ‘in ventral vagal‘ when we feel safe, when your nervous system (un- or subconsciously) detects that connection is possible and threat is low.

It’s feeling calm, safe, present, loved, in ‘flow’.

What does ‘ventral vagal’ look or feel like for you?

17/12/2025

Wishing you a calm, peaceful and gentle Christmas🎄 ✨

This time of year can bring up lots of memories, emotions and yes, exhaustion in the nervous system. However this season lands for you, be gentle to yourself and offer yourself the same compassion that you so freely give to others.

My hope is that you find small pockets of regulation, warmth, and safety. You know, those moments where your breath softens, your shoulders drop, and you can just be.

Thank you for being here, for having found your way to my little site, and for your courage in tending to your healing.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with kindness, steadiness, and the knowing that you are not alone. 💛

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