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Whatever you're living with, there's still a beautiful life to be lived.
Whatever you're living with, there's still a beautiful life to be lived.
If you don't make time for your wellness, you'll be forced to make time for your illness.
I'm Alec Christie, a filmmaker for over 40 years. I've lived with chronic back pain for 25 of them, along with autoimmune conditions, migraines and, more recently, my mental health. Health and Wellness Way is where I share what has helped me: Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, meditation, movement and food, alongside the science and the Daoist idea of the Way.
I'm not a doctor or a physio. I'm learning alongside you. No quick fixes. No overwhelm. Just practical, consistent steps towards a healthier life.
Pain. Movement. Mind. Nutrition.
Pain. Movement. Mind. Nutrition.
Pain: what chronic pain is, why it hangs around, and what has helped me manage 25 years of it.
Movement: Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga and the simple exercises I use for my lower back.
Mind: stress, meditation and our relationship with our thoughts.
Nutrition: what I eat, what I've changed, and the occasional shakshuka.
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Shop
Simply Pain
Simply Pain
Why does it still hurt when the injury has healed? Simply Pain answers that question in plain English, without jargon and without false promises.
Created by Chartered Clinical Psychologist Jane M. Green BSc AfBPsS, and based on the lecture she gives in pain clinics, it explains what pain really is, why it can carry on long after the body has healed, and what you can do about it.
You'll learn why chronic pain is like a faulty fire alarm, why hurt does not always equal harm, how the Pain Gate works, how to step out of the vicious cycle of pain and stress, and practical coping strategies such as pacing, relaxation and exercise.
What you get: the full filmed lecture, a Q&A video and an 18-page illustrated booklet. Instant download, £7.99.
Educational information, not medical advice. Please see your doctor or physio about new, severe or worsening symptoms.
Teachers and courses I recommend
Teachers and courses I recommend
YogaRenew teacher training
YogaRenew teacher training
YogaRenew offers online yoga teacher training you can do at your own pace, from foundation courses to full teacher certification. If you'd like to take your practice further, it's a good place to start.
This is an affiliate link. If you sign up through it, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.Dusadee Lim Yoga
Dusadee Lim Yoga
Dusadee Limtrakool teaches energetic Vinyasa flow, blended with breathwork, Qi Gong and sound healing. She runs classes across North London and online, plus retreats in Koh Phangan, Thailand. If you want a practice that leaves you feeling lighter and more awake, start here.
Mei Quan Academy of Tai Chi
Mei Quan Academy of Tai Chi
The Mei Quan Academy has taught traditional Yang Style Tai Chi since 1992, with Tai Chi and Qigong classes across the UK and online. Slow, steady movement that builds calm, balance and coordination. A gentle way to keep moving, whatever your starting point.
Get in touch
Get in touch
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The content on this site shares personal experience, not medical advice. Please see a doctor or physio for new, severe or worsening symptoms.
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