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  Tai Chi and Qigong in Cardiac Rehabilitation  Restoring Strength, Confidence, and Calm For anyone recovering from a heart problem — whether that’s a heart attack, bypass surgery, or heart failure — rehabilitation is a vital part of getting life back on track. Most cardiac rehab (CR) programmes focus on aerobic and resistance training, education about healthy lifestyle changes, and emotional support. But what happens if the gym feels intimidating? Or the exercises feel too strenuous? That’s where Tai Chi and Qigong — particularly the Shibashi form — are starting to make a real difference. 🌀 What exactly are Tai Chi and Shibashi? Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is a slow, flowing sequence of movements originally rooted in martial arts. It’s often described as “meditation in motion.” The gentle transitions, coordinated breathing and relaxed posture build strength, balance, and calm focus. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a family of ancient Chinese exercises that also combine mov...

Overcoming Kinesiophobia:  How Tai Chi and Mindfulness Help You Move Without Fear Understanding Kinesiophobia Kinesiophobia is the fear of movement — particularly the fear that physical activity will cause pain, re-injury, or harm. It’s common after accidents, surgery, or chronic pain conditions. While the original injury may have healed, the mind can still associate movement with danger. This creates a powerful protective response where muscles tighten, breathing becomes shallow, and activity levels drop. Over time, avoidance leads to deconditioning, stiffness, and increased sensitivity , creating a vicious cycle: the less we move, the more we hurt, and the more fearful we become. Kinesiophobia isn’t “all in the head.” It’s a real and measurable psychological barrier affecting physical recovery, confidence, and quality of life. But there is hope — and it often begins with gentle, mindful movement. How Tai Chi Gently Rebuilds Confidence in Movement Tai Chi, often described as “ m...

  Cannabis Psychosis and Hypnotherapy: Understanding the Risks and Finding Recovery The number of people in the UK experiencing cannabis-related psychosis has risen sharply in recent years. What was once seen as a mild or “natural” relaxant has, for some, become a trigger for serious mental health difficulties. At the West Midlands Hypnotherapy Centre , we provide specialist hypnotherapy for cannabis addiction, anxiety, and psychosis recovery , helping clients to regain control, confidence, and emotional balance in a calm and confidential setting. What Is Cannabis Psychosis? Cannabis psychosis occurs when cannabis use triggers symptoms such as paranoia, hallucinations, confusion, or delusional thinking . This is most likely to happen when people use high-strength cannabis products (such as “skunk”), start using at a young age, or use it daily. Studies published in The Lancet Psychiatry show that daily users of high-potency cannabis are five times more likely to experience ...