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​Mindfulness is moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience, without judgement
 
Movement is synonymous with life. Lack of movement leads to stagnation, which is the root of dis-ease
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It was a beautiful moment when after years of dedicating myself to the study of movement and awareness,  the concept for this program finally emerged in my mind, and all the pieces of the puzzle suddenly fell into place.

Not sure exactly what it was I did for a living, other than just living, I finally had something (almost) tangible - a program to help others develop their potential in a systematic way. I could draw on all of my experiences from a number of different fields and continually refine this living program, one that continually updates and improves itself. One that is flexible, creative, alive. It is more like a mindset... a lifestyle.

Mindful Movements is a program designed to help pass on the essence of movement – the common thread which runs through all styles and systems. I educate others to train in a smarter and more efficient manner, with an approach based on balance and longevity. Above all, I want to help people increase their understanding of health, and learn how to train in a sustainable way, paving the way for a richer future. 

Many of the "fitness" programs available today built on fad training methods and a superficial understanding of what we are really capable of.

Mindful Movements develops the human potential by combining tried and tested methods, guiding the practitioner to become more deeply aware of who they truly are.

It doesn't matter if you are old, young, a performance athlete or a movement beginner, an openness to learning and the discipline to practise will guarantee results. ​

My sporting background is in Professional Martial Arts (UFC)

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The ​Body must be open, strong, balanced, coordinated, flexible, and connected 

The Mind must be able to concentrate, focus, relax, project, connect and open

The Spirit will expand as you begin to know yourself on a deeper level of consciousness

​The breath must be cultivated diligently, as this is what links the body, mind and Spirit together​

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Key methodologies:

• Learning how to control our minds (instead of being controlled by them) is crucial not only for our physical development, but also for living a peaceful and creative life. “The mind is sovereign and the body is subject”, is a classic saying from Tai Chi. 
• Moving in slow-motion to gain deeper awareness of anatomy, balance, efficiency and body mechanics. If a movement cannot be performed slowly with control, then how can we expect to execute the movement properly in full speed?!
• Strength vs Power. We are interested in becoming more powerful. Muscles only play a small role in power, and are usually very over-stressed by most sports programs. Tendons, ligaments, bones, the nervous system and the fascia system need to be cultivated. We can draw inspiration from the powerful, graceful, mobile and coordinated movements of many animals (who do not carry excessive muscle-mass).
• Working with rather than against gravity, to move more efficiently. This requires a more advanced understanding of physical alignment, coupled with the ability to release deep tensions in the body and mind.

• Training with a partner, developing sensorimotor skills by connecting and harmonising with them, responding to information gained via touch. Reprogramming ourselves to harmonise with force rather than oppose it.
• Standing practise is paradoxically the essence of Mindful Movements. It improves structural alignment, anatomical awareness, patience, proprioception, concentration, the ability to release tension, and grounding.

"Movement originates from stillness… to gain a deeper understanding of movement, one has to study stillness!”​

• Goal-setting and goal-attainment strategies makes up a significant portion of our study. Cultivating the mindset conducive to success.
• Utilising primary Yoga poses to quickly identify and remedy areas of inflexibility and imbalance in the body.
• Using our increased awareness and ability to release tension, along with improved structure and movement to heal existing injuries and prevent further ones. ​

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Level 1 Mindful Movement Certification Courses - Become A Certified Raised Spirit Mindful Movement Instructor

Suitable for anyone who has:

• an open mind
• a thirst for more knowledge​
• dedicated themselves to the practice of any movement discipline for at least 3 years

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Next Mindful Movements Workshop 

3-day Instructor training in the Algarve, PORTUGAL: ​Friday 4th - Sunday 6th May 2018.

Limited to 7 spaces. Nearest airport - FARO (FAO) 

£800 - 3 days training

​£1,120 - 3 days training + ​4 nights accommodation ​(arrive Thursday 3rd May)

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Upcoming Mindful Movements workshops

Oxfordshire, UK - January 5th-6th 
Hassloch, GERMANY - April 28th-29th
Algarve, PORTUGAL - May 4th-6th 
San Diego, USA - June 16th-17th 
San Francisco, USA - June 22nd-23rd 
Oxfordshire, UK - July (tba - 2 days)

​info@raisedspirit.com

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​Start your Mindful Movements training today by taking 1-to-1 Skype lessons with a Certified Raised Spirit Instructor

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Testimonial

"I met Nick the first time at a Seminar in Mayen in 2017. It had never before occurred to me to include standing exercises or body awareness in my own training but I learned immediately how important and helpful these things are in martial arts as well as for health. Since that seminar I mixed up my own training with these Mindful Movement exercises to change the training to a more balanced way. Nick has a deep understanding for integrating old and traditional exercises into modern
training sessions. He is focused on making sure that everybody understands the principles behind the techniques. I´m looking forward to following Nick on his journey and learning more from his experiences and balanced mindset. Thanks a lot Nick!"

Yvonne Otterstätter - Karate Instructor, Germany