Episode 34: Mastering the art of self kindness – with Suzy Reading
In today’s episode, Suzy Reading lovingly shows us how to weave little tender gestures and kind words into everyday life. Suzy is a Chartered Psychologist, qualified yoga teacher and personal trainer specialising in wellbeing. She is the Neom Organics Psychology expert, a founding member of The Nourish App and is on the editorial board for Motherdom Magazine. She is also the author of The Little Book of Self-Care, The Self-Care Revolution, Stand Tall Like A Mountain, Self-care for Tough Times, and And Breathe: A Journal for Self-Care. Her latest book Sit to Get Fit comes out on 3rd February 2022.
In this podcast, Suzy shares soothing practices to alleviate stress when you’re feeling depleted, frazzled or worried.
Handshake
Shake your hands and consciously flick away what you no longer need. Let it go.
Chicken wings!
Place your fingertips on your shoulders. As you breathe in and out, take your arms back and down. Make it as big and as expansive as possible. This lifts mood and energy levels by drawing us into a posture that enables us to connect with a feeling of personal power.
Monkey grip
Grip your fingertips together with your forearms parallel to the floor and then feel as though you're trying to pull your hands apart. Feel the strength of your core. This brings you into the present moment. A little bit of exertion can be the gateway to relaxation as it brings you right into the here and now.
Suzy does a live session every Monday on her Instagram @SuzyReading where people can come together as a community for inspiration, breathing and movement practices. I highly recommend following her for daily doses of nourishing soul wisdom.
Here's a link to Suzy’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suzy-Reading/e/B073QPPHBW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Connect with Suzy via:
Web: https://www.suzyreading.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyreading
Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzyreading
Are you interested in working with me to grow self acceptance and to learn how to love yourself? Check out my 12 Steps Self Love Transformation course.
