Outdoor Hazards and Play Exploration
During the colder and wetter seasons, it’s important that we are aware of the many hazards which can befall us as we continue to make use...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Embracing All Types of Weather
During the autumn and winter months, as the darkness encroaches upon us earlier each day and the weather turns colder, it can be tempting...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Oct 29, 20202 min read
Forest Within - An In The Open Production
During November, we will be working on our first In The Open devised project and film. The project, called ‘Forest Within’, will be a...
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Oct 9, 20204 min read
An Introduction to Ecosomatic Practice
In this brief introduction, we explore the key concepts underpinning ecosomatic practice.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Oct 2, 20203 min read
World Animal Day 2020
Join us as we celebrate World Animal Day on 4th October 2020!
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Sep 25, 20203 min read
Oppositions in Movement Outdoors
We explore the notion of oppositional forces within outdoor movement practice and the benefits out practising outdoors.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Sep 18, 20204 min read
The Importance of Breath
This week, we explore the importance of the breath for our wellbeing, practice and ways in which we can begin to breathe in daily life.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Sep 11, 20203 min read
Evoking Change Through Movement
We explore how we can evoke change through movement and embodied practices, particularly in outdoors settings.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Sep 4, 20203 min read
The Benefits of Everyday Walking
We explore the physical, mental and creative benefits of engaging in a regular daily walk.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Aug 28, 20203 min read
Leading a Sustainable Lifestyle: Fashion
We explore how choices regarding fashion can impact upon our ability to lead a more sustainable lifestyle and what actions we can each take.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Can Fashion Promote Wellness?
As the fashion industry increasingly takes inspiration from the wellness culture, we explore which clothes can in fact promote wellbeing.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Aug 14, 20203 min read
Sustainable Fashion – What Is It and How to Practice It
What is sustainable and slow fashion? We explore ways to easily and meaningfully engage in sustainable fashion practices.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Aug 7, 20203 min read
Ethical Footwear – What Is It and Where Can You Buy Them?
This week, we explore what ethical footwear involves and shine a spotlight on Green Shoes, a Devon-based ethical footwear company.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jul 24, 20203 min read
Outdoor Barefoot Practice
The benefits of ‘earthing’ are numerous for your body and wellbeing. This week, we invite you to take your barefoot practice outdoors.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jul 17, 20205 min read
The Benefits Of Walking Barefoot
We explore the concept of “earthing”, the benefits of barefoot walking and ways in which we can engage with it in our daily lives.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jul 10, 20205 min read
Urban Sprawl: Causes And Consequences
This week, we discuss and reflect on the concept of urban sprawl and its consequences, including environmental and health implications.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jul 4, 20205 min read
Take The Challenge - Plastic Free July
Join us in taking up the Plastic Free July challenge! We have four plastic-free ideas to help you get started.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jun 26, 20201 min read
12 Walks To Wellbeing
Join Anna Dako in twelve walks through some of Aberdeen’s local nature reserves this autumn.
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jun 13, 20204 min read
The Importance of Blue Carbon
What is blue carbon and why is it important to helping mitigate carbon change?
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Diana Monteiro Toombs
Jun 6, 20204 min read
Slow Travel - Cycling
Travelling is a necessary part of life. We consider how we can cycle safely across Scotland, whilst engaging in slow travel.
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