What can a famed psychotherapist teach sports coaches? Quite a lot, it seems. I came across an interview with New York based psychotherapist and podcast superstar, Esther Perel, in the terrific magazine Dumbo Feather, the other day. While the whole of her interview about her life and counselling career was fascinating, the thing that most caught my eye most was … [Read more...]
What tika taka is… and isn’t
Tika taka is way more than just maintaining possession and being patient. Tika taka is a commitment to knowing where your team mates are... and vision of the full field rather than just the player next to you. Tika taka is about learning to keep your head up. Tika taka is about being committed to making two forward passes to every one back pass or lateral … [Read more...]
Exercise and depression – new study
A landmark study led by King’s College London and the Black Dog Institute in Australia has revealed that regular exercise of any intensity can protect against depression - and just one hour can help. Published today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the results show that even small amounts of exercise could prevent depression, with mental health benefits seen regardless … [Read more...]
Sally Pearson shows the Phoenix how the rising from the ashes thing is done! (Part 1)
A few weeks back Socrates had a chat to World Champion hurdler, Sally Pearson, about her last few years as an athlete. What a tale the world's number one had to tell. In Part 1. of Sally's story, Socrates describes Pearson's rise from the ashes despite extraordinary physical and emotional pressures and, just to prove she doesn't mind doing it the hard way, she did it all … [Read more...]
Of course, you can cure the common cold! – with Ki Yoga
Did you know that you’re not allowed to say, ‘I can cure the Common Cold’? So, let’s just say, “Of course, you can Cure the Common Cold!” Cure it... with Ki Yoga But, but, but, it’s all up to you! There’s no golden pill. You must do some very specific yoga and make a few choice changes in your eating habits before all the suffering stops. In this story, we are … [Read more...]