Posts Tagged ‘Movement’
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 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…
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 MoreNot a pancake in sight: flip the script on Lent
New Year’s Resolutions slipped by the wayside? That’s OK, happens to the best of us, let’s embrace Lent and spring and kick start cutting those heavy or sweet foods out of your everyday diet. It’s crazy, I can’t believe we see Easter eggs in the shops just as Christmas passes by. Maybe we can use the…
Read MoreWhat does Wellness mean to you?
How do you bring wellness into your life? Is it… being fit and healthy? being less stressed? feeling happy? a well planned day? going for your daily walk? being in control? knowing you have a holiday booked? managing your healthy eating? ensuring you’ve followed up with a therapist or health professional? All of these things…
Read MoreCalming down from Christmas chaos
Christmas Day has passed and we’re onto that limbo between the big day and New Year. Hopefully it’s a time of relaxing and enjoying time with the ones around you, but it can also be stressful. There’s a growing wave of people trying to keep their festivities simpler and easier, favouring less stress, good food,…
Read MoreMy sacred adventures in Bhutan: Meditation Malas, Mantras and so much more…
Side-stepping away from my wellness posts for a moment, I though it would be interesting to share my journey to the land of the Thunder Dragon AKA The Land Of Happiness – where they measure their gross national happiness. Nestled between Nepal, India and China, Bhutan is a hidden treasure only allowing few tourists to…
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