Yoga
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 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 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 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 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…
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