Women’s Wellness:Yoga for Menopause
Thanks to hormones and hot flushes, yoga for menopause is all about staying cool, calm, and connected. Keeping our nervous system balanced and using the practices of yoga to maintain strength without overheating the body. So it’s best to stay away from practices such as hot yoga or Bikram and instead lean into slow flow or hatha yoga classes which help to build muscle mass and increase bone density. However, even in menopause, yoga is not a one size fits all! Restorative or yin yoga is ideal for women experiencing anxiety, mood swings or fatigue.
Golden Mylk Smoothie
During the colder months of the year, I live for Golden Mylk aka a Turmeric Latte just before bed - it’s a soothing way to wind down! Although I love a good smoothie - it’s actually never occurred to me to consider a summer version! Until now! In the hopes of some warmer weather, I’ve been experimenting with turmeric smoothies using golden paste and this one is my favourite so far! Behold the banana + turmeric smoothie - perfect for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon pick me up!
Is one yoga class enough? Yoga is a lifelong practice - are you ready to commit?
Consistent practice over time with commitment is a daunting concept, in today’s world we value flexibility as the ultimate freedom. TAPAS is the practice of discipline, outlined in the Yoga Sutras is one of the five Niyamas designed to build character and help us commit to our practice with a ‘burning’ enthusiasm.