Let me Introduce Myself
I thought as this is my first blog post, I should take the opportunity to introduce myself to my subscribers.
I’m Stanni, my full name is Christiaan, I grew up on the Gold Coast Australia and now currently live in the UK. A lot of people ask me what made me move from warm sunny Australia to the UK? Well… work. I was lucky enough to begin my career in the film industry here and now that I have been here for eight years it feels more like home to me than Australia (though I do miss it a lot).
I have one daughter who is the light of my life, I definitely wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for her and I will never not be grateful for her and the lessons she continues to teach me. I also have an incredibly supportive and loving fiancé that luckily is willing to put up with me (and be my very patient photographer).
I grew up as a dancer, I also competed nationally in swimming, and after my dancing career I eventually moved into stunts. I have always been active, not just for my work or life, but for my mental health as well. For me, it is the key to keeping my head on.
Having been a dancer (and also in the film industry), I have always been highly aware of how my body looks. But it wasn’t until I was a little older that I realised that what I look like has never defined me, nor shall it ever. What defines me is the actions I take, the challenges I overcome and the kindness I show to others. But I feel I had to go through everything I went through to come to that realisation, though I wish I could have had the wisdom to realise that sooner.
Hence why I have an urge now to help others feel the same. I love moving, I love feeling a sense of freedom and I love being pain free and if I can help just one person feel the same, then that will be a huge win for me.
I want to help people realise what their bodies are capable of, no matter your situation. For most of us, the only limit is our minds and I have realised the full force of that in my life. I can’t wait to keep sharing with you some more helpful information and insights and if there is anything you would like to see from me, feel free to send me an email as I would love to hear from you!
Love lots,
Stanni xx