Exploring Flow States and Rediscovering Our Innate Humanness with Ollie Frost
Founder of Mindful Elements, a community and workplace wellbeing company and ex-professional rugby player.
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"The human body is the most adaptable machine on Earth, all it needs is the right input to change…”
In this exclusive session with Ollie we're exploring what it means to be human, how we regulate and experience life, how we connect with others and what all of this does for our well-being.
Ollie shares his own experience of coming back to himself after a professional sporting career that he found unconsciously had limited his expression and experience of life. He shares how years of study and practice are now supporting others through his 1-2-1 work, group connection sessions and immersive retreats.
Perhaps most interestingly is his take on the role play and curiosity have on our growth and well-being.
Some of what we learnt during this LIVE, immersive experience...
What flow state is, how to access it, and the less-known need for understanding and exploring the cycles associated with the benefits of flow.
How we can use play and curiosity to both regulate our nervous system and stimulate mental, emotional and physical growth.
The importance of human connection and what it actually means to be in connection with another or group of others.
More about Ollie...
Ollie's journey to becoming more human began five years ago when his professional rugby career came to an end. Years of static weight training took a toll on his body and mind. He recognised he was restricted in many ways, which became clear when he dug deeper into the methodology behind how the body can experience complete freedom.
Growing up, he was involved in contemporary dance schools and breakdancing groups. Reflecting on those times made him want to rediscover how it felt to move freely and experience less pain.
Working in a physio practice full-time helped deepen his understanding of human movement potential and rehabilitation. Drawing from different methods of movement training to improve people's health and well-being.
He recognised breath control as the pillar and foundation of every living organism on the planet. Understanding and controlling breathing mechanics for both physical and mental state is paramount for longevity. Movement starts with the breath, breathing correctly. Breath control and awareness are the starting point of becoming more human.
Becoming more human requires discipline both from the body and mind.
What others say about Ollie & his work...
"Ollie has encouraged me to be brave and trust in what my body is capable of doing”
“Ollie's training method is very holistic and well-rounded. His approach is calculated and tailored to the individual’s needs. Having played rugby for years, my body wasn’t good. Ollie has helped build my body back to a pain-free state. I can not recommend Ollie enough.”
“Ollie visited the Sky Creative team to deliver a workshop on how to thrive in a modern-day world, which was engaging, content-driven, and full of practical takeaways.”
Watch the replay below...
During this LIVE session, Ollie guided us through several simple, yet powerful experiential exercises to support nervous system regulation, sharing his knowledge and experience of working with individuals and groups to rediscover their humanity.
We explored:
- The importance and power of introducing play and curiosity into our lives.
- Flow states, what they are, and how to get into them.
- How flow intersects with our nervous system through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and why we need to understand the cycles associated with flow states.
- The part movement and touch play in transforming and expanding our experience of life.
- Human connection and why it's essential for our growth and the regulation of our nervous system to spend time in community.
- Connection as a fundamental need that affects our entire being, permeating our emotions, thoughts and behaviours
What's the outcome?
It's our hope when you've watched this you'll have learned more about the importance of play, curiosity (beginners mind), flow states and human connection in our lives and have access to some tools and ideas to support you in you're own journey to becoming more human.
Learn more about Ollie and Mindful Elements
Check out the work that Ollie and his team are doing, including 1-2-1, Groups and Retreats
