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Today, it's common to hear phrases like "That was traumatizing" or "He/she was traumatized," especially among young people. It might be tempting to view the younger generation and think, “They’re just too sensitive now.” Or worse, some might think "They're just weak." However, I'd like to suggest a more helpful approach - to discuss what we actually mean by trauma, because its definition of this word has been evolving in the academic and social realm. So what exactly do peopl

My story is deeply intertwined with my mum's cancer journey. I have been holding back from sharing this for a long time, partly because I couldn't find the words for it, or it may be too raw for the world to see. But this is life, raw as it is. I've been thinking a lot about mum recently, almost like a sign to get me to tell this to the world. So here it is, read on only if you feel resourced. I recently spoke to more founders, and one of them asked me about my founder story

Acroyoga gets photographed a lot: Someone balanced on someone else's feet, mid-air, arms open. It's easy to see that image and file it under "cool trick." But the practice underneath the photo is about something else entirely: Trust, communication, and what happens in your body and your relationships when you practice both on purpose. So, what actually is Acroyoga? Acroyoga is a partner-based movement practice that blends yoga, partner acrobatics, and balance, built on trust,

Can moving your body actually change how you feel? “Butterflies in the stomach”... “sinking hearts”, “weight on my shoulders”... Movement metaphors have long been integrated into our language but its effects are beyond metaphorical – it’s physiological, emotional, relational – and there's a growing body of research behind it. That's the premise of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT), the clinical practice I’ve trained in and now build Move & Mend around. If you've never heard of it,

This article highlights empirical evidence for the effectiveness of Acroyoga, as studied in an 8-week Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)-infused Acroyoga program conducted by Skylar Ong Si Qi, a registered Dance Movement Therapist and Certified Acroyoga Instructor. The research is a collaborative effort between Skylar Ong¹ and two other esteemed practitioners and researchers: Paula Lebre² and Simea Schoenenberger-Howie³. ¹ BA Psychology, National University of Singapore; Certified