Running therapy uses gentle movement to help you tune into your body, lower stress and create more clarity in your mind. It’s not about speed or performance. It’s about learning to recognise the signals your body gives you and using them to support your mental and physical wellbeing.
What is running therapy?
Running therapy begins with slowing down. You learn to pay attention to your breath, your posture and the signals your body gives you. Through steady movement and simple awareness exercises, you build space in your mind, regulate stress and reconnect with your natural rhythm. Step by step, this helps you feel clearer, calmer and more grounded in daily life.
A gentle approach that starts with your body
How it works
Each session blends gentle movement with short moments of reflection. You stay in a pace that feels natural, without pressure or performance goals. Over time you develop a clearer mind, a steadier rhythm and a stronger connection with your body.
Small steps that make a real difference
What you can expect
Your body gives signals long before your mind catches up. Through running therapy you learn to recognise when you are pushing too hard, speeding up out of habit or ignoring subtle signs of tension.
By slowing down and paying attention to your breath, posture and energy, you start to understand what your body needs in each moment. This awareness makes it easier to make choices that support you, instead of draining you.
Learning from your body
Steady, gentle movement has a direct effect on your nervous system. Your breath slows down, your body softens and the constant alertness begins to settle. Over time you start recognising the moments when tension rises, and you learn how to bring yourself back to a calmer state.
Regulates stress
Why it helps
Running therapy brings your attention away from looping thoughts and back into your body. The combination of movement and awareness creates space in your mind, making it easier to organise your thoughts, understand what you feel and make grounded decisions in daily life.
Creates mental clarity
By noticing your breath, your posture and how your body responds to stress, you develop a deeper understanding of your own signals. You learn to recognise overload earlier, respond with more care and break patterns that keep you stuck. This awareness becomes a steady foundation in everything you do.
Builds body awareness
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Stress & insomnia
“After weeks of restless nights and feeling tense from the moment I woke up, I knew something had to shift. I never imagined running would be part of the solution. With Tessa I learned to move in a calmer way, without forcing myself or trying to perform. She helped me understand what my body had been trying to tell me for months. I feel clearer again and I catch the signs of overload much earlier.”
Real people. Real results.
Burn-out
“I came to Tessa exhausted and mentally drained. Even short tasks felt overwhelming. The sessions gave me a rhythm I could actually hold onto. No pressure, just steady movement and the space to breathe again. Bit by bit my energy returned and I started feeling like myself. I’m grateful for how gentle and grounded the process was.”
Real people. Real results.
Anxiety
“I had a hard time slowing my thoughts and felt anxious most days. Running therapy sounded unusual to me at first, but Tessa made it feel safe and accessible. The combination of movement and reflection helped quiet my mind in a way nothing else had. I finally have tools that help me stay calm throughout the day.”
Real people. Real results.
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If you sense that something needs to shift but you are not sure where to start, running therapy offers a simple and grounded way forward. Time to run differently.
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