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Listen "#70. Living with Vitality: Cheryl Whitelaw's Guide to Functional Movement Mastery"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to another informative episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast featuring Cheryl Whitelaw. Join Desiree and Cheryl as they delve into the transformative dynamics of functional movement as well as the far-reaching applications of Aikido principles beyond the martial arts studio, providing empowerment in diverse life aspects. The conversation underscores a paradigm shift in understanding power and a profound awareness of one's surroundings and capabilities.
Cheryl’s role as a Functional Movement Specialist and the CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. enables her to teach a unique approach that involves guiding clients to learn through living verbs – thinking, feeling, sensing, and moving – allowing them to function effectively in the dynamic tapestry of life.
Discover how technology and indoor environments have affected our sensory capacities, learn practical ways to reawaken them in your daily life, and understand how embracing functional movement can enhance balance, mobility, and overall well-being. Cheryl's philosophy encourages clients to cultivate somatic intelligence, promoting self-care in every movement. This approach aims to establish a profound connection and security in one's environment, fostering resilience and resourcefulness to confidently face challenges and aspirations.
The episode concludes with actionable tips to bring mindfulness and sensory awareness into your daily routines, self-care, and a deeper connection with your environment. Join Desiree and Cheryl as she shares the importance of functional movement in daily life and explore the richness of your sensory experiences, empowering you to lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life.
Bio:
Cheryl Whitelaw is a Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. She supports her clients to learn through their movement so they can function well in all the verbs that make life worth living. Her clients share a desire to live with vitality. She focuses on balance and mobility for people recovering from operations or injuries, trauma or who live with life-changing conditions.
She calls her approach, “Kind Power”; she supports her clients to cultivate their somatic intelligence so they can care for themselves in every movement, feel connected and secure in their environment and generate resilience and resourcefulness to step into challenges and aspirations with power and potency.
Cheryl is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Integral Master Coach ™ and Being in Movement practitioner ™. She trains Aikido and Nei Gong and is preparing for her black belt test in 2024.
Connect with Cheryl Whitelaw:
Email: [email protected]
Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Books mentioned:
Playing With Movement: How to Explore the Many Dimensions of Physical Health and Performance by Todd Hargrove
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science –by Norman Doidge M.D.
Podcasts mentioned:
The Unlearning Podcast with Christina Jones
Your Guided Health Journey with Melissa Dealy
Resources:
https://feldenkrais.com/
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Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered!
Questions? You can contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley.
Thanks for listening!
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This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
Cheryl’s role as a Functional Movement Specialist and the CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. enables her to teach a unique approach that involves guiding clients to learn through living verbs – thinking, feeling, sensing, and moving – allowing them to function effectively in the dynamic tapestry of life.
Discover how technology and indoor environments have affected our sensory capacities, learn practical ways to reawaken them in your daily life, and understand how embracing functional movement can enhance balance, mobility, and overall well-being. Cheryl's philosophy encourages clients to cultivate somatic intelligence, promoting self-care in every movement. This approach aims to establish a profound connection and security in one's environment, fostering resilience and resourcefulness to confidently face challenges and aspirations.
The episode concludes with actionable tips to bring mindfulness and sensory awareness into your daily routines, self-care, and a deeper connection with your environment. Join Desiree and Cheryl as she shares the importance of functional movement in daily life and explore the richness of your sensory experiences, empowering you to lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life.
Bio:
Cheryl Whitelaw is a Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. She supports her clients to learn through their movement so they can function well in all the verbs that make life worth living. Her clients share a desire to live with vitality. She focuses on balance and mobility for people recovering from operations or injuries, trauma or who live with life-changing conditions.
She calls her approach, “Kind Power”; she supports her clients to cultivate their somatic intelligence so they can care for themselves in every movement, feel connected and secure in their environment and generate resilience and resourcefulness to step into challenges and aspirations with power and potency.
Cheryl is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Integral Master Coach ™ and Being in Movement practitioner ™. She trains Aikido and Nei Gong and is preparing for her black belt test in 2024.
Connect with Cheryl Whitelaw:
Email: [email protected]
Website
Books mentioned:
Playing With Movement: How to Explore the Many Dimensions of Physical Health and Performance by Todd Hargrove
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science –by Norman Doidge M.D.
Podcasts mentioned:
The Unlearning Podcast with Christina Jones
Your Guided Health Journey with Melissa Dealy
Resources:
https://feldenkrais.com/
———
Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered!
Questions? You can contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley.
Thanks for listening!
———
This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
This is not intended to treat any medical condition. I am not a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
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