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Title: Moving from the Inside Out: Understanding Motivation in Tai Chi & Qigong for Chronic Conditions By Mark Peters When supporting people with chronic medical conditions to begin or maintain an active lifestyle, one of the most important—yet often overlooked—factors is motivation . Not just whether someone is motivated, but why they are. In the world of health behaviour change, we often distinguish between two types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic . Both can play a role in encouraging participation in activities like Tai Chi and Qigong , but the balance between them often determines long-term success, especially for those managing ongoing health challenges. Extrinsic Motivation: Starting from the Outside Extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards or pressures . For example: A doctor recommends more exercise. A physiotherapist sets a rehab goal. A family member signs someone up for a class. There's a certificate or prize at the end. Soc...

  Title: Polycontextural Logic and Its Application in Christina Hall’s NLP Model In the evolving field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) , the way we think about language, perception, and meaning is constantly expanding. One concept that adds remarkable depth to this process is polycontextural logic —a framework that challenges traditional binary logic in favour of multiple, co-existing truths . While this idea comes from philosophical cybernetics, it has profound application in NLP—particularly within the model advanced by Christina Hall , co-developer of NLP and former president of The Society of NLP. With Christina Hall’s succession management , the new leadership of The Society of NLP continues to foster innovation and preserve the integrity of this multidimensional approach to human experience. (Visit thesocietyofnlp.org to learn more.)  NB - This is seperate to the work of  Richard Bandler and John Lavelle who co-own SNLP What is Polycontextural Logic? Origi...