This following report by the central YMCA is very much something that I deal with regularly with clients of all ages. Whether I see women 1-2-1 or in group workshops, self esteem and body confidence is a huge issue.

More than half the UK public suffer from negative body image.

This can cause health and relationship problems, low self-esteem, lack of advancement/progression in school or in the workplace.

Girls as young as five now worry about their size.

Appearance is the largest cause of bullying in schools.

This report makes a series of recommendations to government and industry that include compulsory self-esteem lessons in primary and secondary schools, psychological screening of patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, embedding body confidence within post-natal care, and a review into whether the Equalities Act should be amended to include appearance-related discrimination.

I personally am not shocked at these findings, as my book “Discover the New You, celebrity style secrets to transform your life”- addresses all these issues and takes my readers on a journey to improve their self- confidence, self-esteem and how they see themselves.

I always ask my clients 3 questions- “how do you see yourself, how do you think others see you and how would you like others to see you?”

Central YMCA will now take forward the report's recommendations in a national campaign, to be launched in the autumn in partnership with several other organisations.

The campaign will include the creation of a brand, or “kite mark”, which will be awarded to socially responsible businesses taking action to tackle negative body image.

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Went to the opening day of 3rd Triyoga on the Kings Road Chelsea. It is the most amazing six and half thousand square feet space designed by Jane Kersel.

Started off with the centre’s inaugural yoga class- Anusara style with Bridget Woods Kramer.
The studio was so light and airy with coloured light reflecting through the stained glass windows on the very white floor. Would loooove to have this as my living space!

Then had a treatment with Pavel Wiacek. Decided to have a Metamorphic technique therapy which can be helpful when you are at major turning points of your life. It apparently can open up energy channels or opportunities for new beginnings changes. Although the treatment was very subtle and felt like gentle butterfly massage strokes on feet, hands and head it can be quite powerful and will go on working beyond the treatment room. Will keep you posted!

Such a lovely relaxing way to end a rubbish week where my email was hacked into, I got locked out of my house and my car paintwork was damaged!

Definitely new beginnings now….. Onwards with positivity!

I’ve been working out with my body rocka core strengthening balance board. Its a small piece of home-gym apparatus that strengthens the core muscles with regular use. It seems to be helping my back and posture and saves me going to so many Pilates classes as the exercises I can practise on my body rocka give the same results.

see www.bodyrocka.com