Balance Body & Mind with Nicola Stewart

17/11/2025

I have had a lovely slow start to my Monday .
I wanted to set my intentions and be deliberate in my actions today.

It’s not just the message we send to our bodies we have to think about, it’s what we think and feel too that’s important.
So be kind to yourself today, give yourself the grace you give others.

Much love

Nic ###

13/11/2025

You know it’s been a good training day when you come home, eat dinner and straight into the bath before bed 🤣
Restore Scar Therapy 😍

08/11/2025

I know at this time of year there are so many appeals, and as the cost of living is continuing to rise it is difficult to give as much as you would like. If though you have any small amount to spare please consider helping this amazing charity out

Many thanks and much love

Nic ###

Calum's Cabin Christmas Present Appeal 2025 🎁🎅

Could you help us make Christmas extra special for hundreds of children this year?

We are starting our wrapping early... Could you help us purchase Christmas presents for our Calums Cabin families coming to the Cabin, Cottage, and Dumfries House during December? Also, Christmas presents for the families who are staying in our 12 Glasgow "Home from Home" flats?

Calums Cabin also support every child's oncology ward in Scotland with Christmas presents (over 600!) for children anywhere from birth up to age 21.

Every penny counts and every contribution is so greatly appreciated. With your help, we can help so many families and children this Christmas!! 🧡

https://www.justgiving.com/page/calums-cabin-christmas-presents-appeal-2025

07/11/2025

I am going to be attending this training and there is still space for practice models
Anyone know anyone who would be willing xx

Final call for FREE Scar Therapy in Scotland!

Do you have an Oncology related scar that has been causing discomfort? Restore Therapy can help. Read more about our Pledge here: https://restorescartherapy.com/free-treatment/

Book now for FREE scar therapy in Glasgow on 14th November at 15:00-16:30.
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06/11/2025

I’m sitting here at my lunch break feeling so happy and I looked for an image to share, that reflected how I feel, this is the closest I could find.
It suggests to me, Calmness, peace and a sense of balance and structure.
I have just completed a lovely session with a client who came to me due to her fibromyalgia symptoms.
We have been having regular sessions since the end of January ( following my own fibro plan)
Today this amazing women recognised how far she had come and how much change has happened this past year.
From being in constant pain and struggling to work,
She now has reduced her medication
She now has a regular work pattern
She has scheduled in rest days
She no longer feels guilty for resting 😍
She is thriving and her body is becoming stronger
We have went beyond the fibro plan
To regular monthly maintenance sessions which may also tail off soon too
I feel so proud and content right now.
That’s 3 clients this week who no longer need my input and I am so very happy for them.



Much love

Nic ###

04/11/2025

Good morning everyone,

I have a later start today as I work later on a Tuesday with my mindfulness class for Calums Cabin
These beautiful flowers were a gift from a grateful client last week and they are still bringing joy to me.
It made me think of the impact of any body work whether it is Bowen, Scar work BoneWork or exercise, the impact is not just in the moment.
When you are working with the body to affect change, there will be instant change, however the magic happens over time.
Your body systems work so intelligently and with the new input, new patterns emerge, and the ripple effect continues.

What message are you sending to your body?
What patterns and restrictions develop with our daily habits ?
Small changes over time really do make such a difference and your body is so thankful to move more freely.

So take some time today to smell the flowers, to breathe and slow it all down and listen to your body.

With much love and gratitude

Nic ###

30/10/2025

The wonderful charity Calums Cabin I work alongside with mindfulness is having a silent auction this weekend
If anyone is interested in bidding here is the link

27/10/2025

Today is my birthday and I have been thoroughly spoiled.
A lot of coordination from my kids and my husband went into planning all these lovely surprises.
I used to love birthdays and somewhere along the way it stopped being important.
Today it hit differently
I really feel so grateful for my wee family and all the effort they made to get me thoughtful gifts that I wanted and needed.
Being a blended family has meant we have faced quite a few highs and lows along the way.
This right here though makes my heart smile.
Why am I telling you all this?

Because, sometimes, along the way all the effort you make clicks, and it feels right.
So, if you can’t see your progress, or how far you have come, it might be that your just about to hit a milestone, or you haven’t noticed how much you have achieved already ###

Much love

Nic ###

25/10/2025

I’m home after a very busy few days of travel ( meeting my husband in Athens)
On Thursday I did about 30,000 steps and I was really chuffed with how much stronger my body is becoming again after implementing regular Pilates into my schedule.
On my last flight home I heard a young woman being asked if she needed a hand putting her case up and she said no I’m ok, I do Pilates 😍
I absolutely loved hearing that.
So my lovely people
What achievements is your body managing that you are proud of?
Simple wins like,
*not getting out of breath going up a flight of stairs?

*managing to shower and not be exhausted afterwards

* not having to chose between socialising and daily living tasks

*bending down to put your shoes on

*feeling the difference in your posture

All of these things and more are things i hear regularly

If you think you need a wee bit of help getting there
Give me or your local therapist a wee call

Much love
Nic
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13/10/2025

One of the things I encourage in my mindfulness sessions, is walking in nature, slowing down and seeing what you notice when you stop distracting yourself.
These mushrooms caught my eye today.
The tall ones, I love to see at this time of year , as they look like wee ghosts popping up for Halloween. They seem to crop up overnight.
I then looked to see what else was there and spotted a few different types of mushroom, I noticed the dandelion clock and then I noticed the dew still glistening on the grass.
The air was fresh and clean, the birds were singing and the mist was lifting.
Nature put on a beautiful show for me today and, I can’t wait to see what else I notice tomorrow.
If you need a pick me up or a wee sense of calm, i definitely would recommend a wee 10 minutes walking and just see how it makes you feel ###

Much love

Nic ###