The studio closes on the 21st of December and reopens on the 22nd of January. I’d like to thank you all for your continued loyalty and friendship. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy happy 2018.

I love moving and being active. I also love Christmas and choosing gifts so this time of the year is perfect for me to combine my two passions. My aim is to get the recipient(s) moving more frequently. Here are a few last-minute ideas.

Recommended Book List
For the Desk-Bound Office Worker:
Designed to Move: The Science-Backed Program to Fight Sitting Disease & Enjoy Lifelong Health by Joan Vernikos
Also Sitting Kills, Moving Heals: How Everyday Movement Will Prevent Pain, Illness & Early Death — & Exercise Alone Won’t  by Joan Vernikos
For the Nutritionist:
Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well: 52 Ways to Feel Better in a Week by Roland Denzel
For Everyone:
A Guide to Better Movement: The Science and Practice of Moving With More Skill And Less Pain by Todd Hargrove
(This is a real favourite of mine!)
For all the Family:
Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement by Katy Bowman

Products to look after the feet
Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief: The New Science of Healthy Feet by Katy Bowman
Correct Toes from Yogamatters
Toe Alignment Socks (Lots to choose from on Amazon)

A gift to move you in a different way
The Squatty Potty
Everyone poops and if you want more movement in your life (and bathroom) use a squat platform to toilet. More squats and less bearing down. Or if you are good at DIY you could make your own.

And for those who have no DIY skills:
This bit of kit packs a punch and can be used from toddlers to the centenarian. Buy a strong wide plank of wood. This can be used to walk down forward facing, on your toes, on your heels, tandem walking, walking sideways, crawling on knees or knees off. The possibilities are endless.

PS – I don’t get any incentives or kickbacks for recommending these products. These are just some of the books and kit I love using and have been recommending to my studio clients all year!