Mental Fitness
Overwhelm: 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…
Read MoreEmbrace 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…
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