How to integrate movement into your everyday life – pleasurably
Re-framing your lifestyle to include frequent movement needs to be fun! Naturopath, wellness & spiritual coach and massage therapist Dr Francois du Toit discusses the benefits of primal movement patterns such as the resting squat, how to optimise preferred forms of movement by using experiential goal setting, and ways to gain self-knowledge resulting in joyful, energetic living.
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In ep. 219 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Dr Francois du Toit - naturopath, wellness & spiritual coach and massage therapist from Kleinkrantz near Wilderness - touches on:
Francois’ interpretation of the 7 pillars of health and well-being: inner stillness, life vision & purpose, deep & meaningful sleep, nutrient-dense foods, gut health, deep & meaningful connections and frequent movement
Francois’ own story: From gym hater to iron man
primal movement patterns, reaching back in time
the resting squat
the benefits of natural movement, including activating the lymphatic system to excrete toxins
chi deficiency
how sleep health and mental health relate to natural movement
why electric lighting can be toxic
the grounding effect: releasing certain electromagnetic fields, including negative thought patterns
the five elements of the Traditional Chinese Medicine model and optimising exercise
where to start if you want to integrate natural movement into your everyday life
natural sunlight and sun-gazing
goal setting and “experience setting”
practical advice for parents regarding getting their kids to move in ways they enjoy.
In this episode, Francois mentions the Mindvalley platform; the Dutch motivational speaker Wim Hof; Knysna Primal Flow practitioner ; pilates, yoga and Qi Gong practices; the movie “The Matrix”; the Enneagram; the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test; the TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine model, including the concepts of Yin and Yang and the 5 elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water; the American entrepreneur Dean Graziosi; the KneesOverToes Guy, Ben Patrick; and the “culture scape.”
Francois promised we’d reference the primal flow teacher from Knysna: Evan Stoffberg, whom you’ll find on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Scroll down to About for more info on Francois, including his contact details.
Also listen to Francois’s explanation of why your gut is key to your health and happiness.
Also read a personal article where Francois writes about working in Thailand, triathlons, and sourdough flapjacks.
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About Francois, including contact details
Dr Francois du Toit (doing Qi Gong above) is a naturopath, wellness & spiritual coach, massage therapist and speaker based in Kleinkrantz near Wilderness. He offerings include Chinese acupuncture and masterclasses. His approach extends beyond treating symptoms, focusing instead on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness.
Dr Francois works in George, Mossel Bay and Kleinkrantz.
Cell/WhatsApp: +27 60 458 6419
Email address: drfrancoisdutoit@gmail.com
Website: www.drfrancoisdutoit.com
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdutoit
Audio podcast series: Search for “Wellness mastery with Dr. du Toit” on Spotify or your preferred platform
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drdutoit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drfrancoisdutoit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drfrancoisdutoit
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photographs of Dr Francois du Toit: supplied