TWR 323: Saskia Gregson-Williams: Redefining Fitness and Business with Dance and Mindfulness

Do you ever feel like movement is more about punishment than joy? In this episode of The Wellness Revolution podcast, I sit down with Saskia Gregson-Williams, founder of Grace & Form, to uncover how mindful movement can help you reconnect with your body, foster emotional healing, and transform how you approach fitness—especially for women in midlife navigating life’s big changes. We discuss how just 15 minutes of mindful movement a day can improve flexibility, strength, and focus while helping you embrace movement as a source of play and healing. We also discuss simple, actionable strategies for incorporating mindful practices into your daily routine, helping you reconnect with your body, prevent injury, and embrace movement as a form of self-care. Saskia Gregson-Williams is a former professional ballet dancer turned wellness entrepreneur and founder of Grace & Form, a platform that blends ballet-inspired movement with mindfulness. With a deep background in dance and fitness, Saskia’s main goal is to make movement accessible and healing for everyone. Through Grace & Form, she helps individuals enhance their physical and emotional well-being with an approach focused on strength, flexibility, and play. Saskia is also a published author and wellness advocate, dedicated to promoting holistic health through joyful movement. Thank you to our sponsors: Join Crush Life Boot Camp: https://products.ambershaw.com/crushlife HigherDose: Use code AMBER15 to get 15% off at https://higherdose.com    Find more from Saskia Gregson-Williams: Website: graceandformstudio.com Instagram: @naturally.sassy Instagram: @graceandformstudio Find more from Amber: Instagram: @msambershaw TikTok: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com    What We Discuss: 05:47: Defining Mindful Movement 08:44: Benefits of Mindful Movement for Women 11:46: Incorporating Movement into Daily Life 14:42: Overcoming Barriers to Movement 17:24: Common Mistakes in Fitness Programs 20:23: Saskia's Journey to Grace & Form 27:17: The Importance of Play in Wellness 30:02: Grace & Form: A Holistic Approach to Movement Key Takeaways: Mindful movement fosters a deeper connection to self. Incorporating movement can lead to better choices in daily life. Mindful movement can help slow down time and enhance enjoyment. Flexibility and strength are key benefits of mindful movement. Movement should be a joyful exploration, not a punishment. 15 minutes of daily movement can create lasting habits.