The Persistent growth blog

Do You Move with Awareness?

By: Michael Landau

I often use the phrase “Movement with Awareness” to describe what I teach. I am not wholly satisfied with the term, but it’s been useful...

What Do You Think?

By: Michael Landau

I used to think habits meant boring routines I’d never stick to. But I’ve discovered that making tiny, mindful breaks part of my day completely changes how I feel. Just a few minutes of slow, conscious movement brings focus, ease, and energy. Small steps, done daily, truly add up—and that’s the kind of habit I can love.

Is Sitting Really that Bad for Us?

By: Michael Landau

We are a sedentary society. Everything is organised around convenience (we are willing, even eager, to pay for it)...

Suffering is Optional?

By: Michael Landau

My shamanic mentor Alberto Villoldo used to say something like: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional....