Posts by Varvara Dranidis
My Mind and Body Resilience Foundations
As someone who’s practiced yoga and self care for over 25 years, I find so much value in the discipline it brings me – the mental and physical alignment and agility, as well as how it focuses my mind, brings me a sense of calm. To continue this practice it has to shift – we…
Read MoreLightbulb moments
Today I had one of those amazing YES!! moments. It happened during a first session with a new client. Half way through she let me know how good she already felt to be working with me, how much freer she felt in both body and mind, and how she couldn’t wait to continue with the…
Read MoreAre ease and flow flowing right past you?
Are ease and flow flowing right past you? When we’re overwhelmed and life is just too much, we go into survival mode – trying to make it to the next day. The eternal “it’ll calm down after next week”, but we all know too well, that isn’t the case. What we’re missing is ease and…
Read MoreAnd, breathe…
As a yoga and life coach I know all about the importance of breath. Something seemingly so simple and effortless, we do it without thinking, but how often do we truly breathe? I’ve been reading a wonderful book called ‘The New Science of a Lost Art’ by James Nestor. Have you heard of it? Maybe you’ve even…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week 2023 – Anxiety
Anxiety is something that affects us all. It can be something as, seemingly, small as being nervous about starting something new, or as big as overwhelming anxiety about a big part of your life that holds you back from making change. Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is focusing on anxiety and the impact on our…
Read MoreWhat to do when menopause starts hitting hard
We’re all looking for answers in this time of change, everything is overwhelming… what do we do? Firstly, please don’t suffer in silence! Don’t assume your symptoms are something else. They could well not be your other life circumstances, divorce, money, feeling challenged at work or your relationships. They might be impacting your wellbeing, but…
Read MoreScared of your voice? Or are you scared of your breath?
Breath and voice have huge similarities, mainly in the way we use them. Did you know most of us don’t breath properly? OR we’re continually ‘mouth breathing;’. In the last year I’ve noticed this is a common issue. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join a ladies’ choir called Mum’s Rock.…
Read MoreHow can Yoga and Coaching help realign your life…
Awareness Much like everything in life, it starts with awareness. Yoga brings your mind and body to a place of exploration, gratitude and focus. You’re able to gain clarity, to see things clearly, from a place where you can make changes in your life. Coaching isn’t too dissimilar. We look at the possibility in your…
Read MoreYoga for Menopause and Mental Health
October 18th is World Menopause Day. It’s something that’s definitely, and rightly, been brought to the forefront in the last few years. As someone heading in that direction my peri-menopausal symptoms have hit me like a truck! From the well-documented brain fog to total blankness – I feel like I need an OUT OF ORDER…
Read MoreOverwhelm: a tidal wave crashing over you
Do you come across people that talk so quickly that it’s exhausting to listen to? You can almost see and feel their mind ticking over at 100mph, the thoughts racing through their mind – like stepping onto a rollercoaster. It’s like a whirlwind, their thoughts are so intense that they don’t know how to slow…
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