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At Boxing Futures we make an immediate, positive and enduring impact on the lives of those who we work with.We help young disadvantaged people take part in positive activity which makes them fitter and healthier and improves their mental wellbeing. As a result of this they find that they can use their newfound energy, confidence and experience to seek out opportunities in employment, education, training and volunteering.

Viveka is a wellbeing facilitator based in London, with roots in India. Her objective is to help you create a connect between mind, body and spirit using creative means; To enable positive transformations in mental and physical health, deepen relationships and enrich life goals. Please see her article on our blog page to learn more about The Four Types of Alternative Therapies for Mental Health.

Dogs are a man’s best friend for a reason and the benefits of spending time with them are endless. Martha Roberts, the award-winning UK health writer says that “if you spend time with a dog, not only will you benefit physically, you’ll also benefit psychologically.” Dogs: Increase happiness levels Reduce stress and make people feel less lonely Make people feel as happy and positive as their human best friend does Spending just 15-30 minutes with a lovable dog can leave you feeling more relaxed and calm and relieve everyday stress. Overall, “spending time with a dog can make you a happier person.” - Psychologies Magazine. If you don't have a dog of your own it doesn't mean you can't reap the benefits of spending time with one. BorrowMyDoggy is an online community connecting owners with local trusted people to help share the care of a dog. Sign up for free and take a look at the local dogs in your area.

Need some grooming from someone you can talk to? Joe's your man. He's a master styler that can advise you how to look and feel your best. You'll get grooming advice together with classic and contemporary gents haircuts to traditional luxury wet shaves, beard trimming and styling. Joe also happens to be an excellent listener. His studio is really private, it'll just be the two of you, so it's a good place to have a chat, or not, no pressure. Either way, you'll get a discount if you mention MY BLACK DOG. He's a cool cat, definitely worth a visit.

My journey into therapeutic body work began in India, the home of my ancestors and of ancient healing wisdom. Whilst studying counselling in London I experienced my first craniosacral therapy session. In one session I had not only resolved a lifetime of bruxism but had a deep felt understanding of how I had created that particular holding pattern of tension. I was drawn to the transformative, deeply interpersonal and natural way of working and in 2018 began my post graduate diploma at the College of Craniosacral Therapy (CCST). Using gentle touch and attunement to your body and energy system I work alongside you to explore and resolve the root cause of issues that are presenting themselves either emotionally, physically or mentally.

Nicole Williams is a qualified Personal Trainer working in North London, she can train you 1:1 or with a small group of friends. In her own words: "My passion has always been martial arts and nutrition, I love making my workouts fun and effective! " Nicole is also the only woman in the UK black belt in Shidokan, a triathlon of martial arts, which might be one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Contact here.