Posts by Varvara Dranidis
Embrace an empowered pregnancy with Lymington-based Doula Varvara
The stages of Doulaing are many, and blended with my unique combination of coaching, yoga, reflexology and doula specific services I am well-placed to offer a personalised service that caters to your individual needs during a time of massive change in your life. Doulaing isn’t just for the mother, I like to involve the other…
Read MoreJoin Varvara for private yoga in the heart of Lymington
In case we haven’t met, I’m Varvara a Wellness and Life Coach for Professional Mid-life Woman and Mums, based in Hampshire. As life-long yoga participant I thought I would be an interesting to share with you what I love about being a yoga coach. Why do I love to teach Yoga..? Much like the different…
Read MoreThe power of oxytocin: the love hormone, helping women embrace a fearless and empowered birth experience
Childbirth like all of the changes women go through can be a rollercoaster ride. The rush of emotions, hormones, fear of the unknown, we know fear increases discomfort and pain in the body. Fear, uncertainty and pain can cause anxiety and stress in a variety of ways. The opposite of fear is Love. The feeling…
Read MoreWhat is mental fitness?
Just like doing a few calf raises while brushing your teeth (a great way to fit in movement!), mental fitness is about flexing your mind muscles, keeping your brain and emotional health in a good shape – not in the sense of brain training or memory games, but feeling mentally well, positive and resilient in…
Read MoreMenopause and the Mediterranean Diet
Change – the eternal struggle for women. From school, puberty, relationships, careers, child bearing (if you choose!), relocation and the menopause – we definitely get put through the ringer. That’s what Davina McCall’s latest documentary ‘Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause’ really resonated with me. I’ve been through huge changes and trials in my…
Read MoreAre you subconsciously practising yoga?
Whether you’re a yogi, you dabble now and again or you’ve never done a class in your life, you could be practising the principles of yoga in your everyday routine, without even knowing it…
Read MorePregnancy to new life: blended coaching and Doula services
As women we go through so many changes in our lives, it feels like we’re constantly figuring out our mind and bodies. My current client is no exception, she’s come to me to take advantage of every aspect of my expertise – supporting women! New client, new journey She’s a first—time Mum, currently in her…
Read MoreCoaching is a journey: 18 months later, Sarah’s progression
Were you inspired by Sarah’s journey? I certainly was, her eventual willingness to embrace coaching, her strength and commitment, it was a joy to help her through this process. Over a year and a half later Sarah is thriving in her new life. Empowered by the small and big changes that she has made. She…
Read MoreWomen over 40: Are you struggling to find your new life purpose?
We all struggle at some point, reaching out for help and guidance is an act of bravery. I wanted to share with you this amazing journey I had with Sarah. Through some major life changing adjustments, from a full child free, dedicated life to a career, feeling secure with money and in her leadership role,…
Read MoreDid you know you have a female-focused Health and Wellness Coach on your doorstep in Lymington?
Although I felt a bit like a foreigner 8 years ago, when I came to Lymington after living abroad in Greece for so long. I am now in a place where I feel like this is really my other home town that I love so much and this is why I have so much passion…
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