Anja Brierley Lange | yogaembodied | yoga | ayurveda

Live in harmony with your menstrual cycle

I help women through yoga + ayurveda

  • navigate our changing hormones

  • understand the phases of the menstrual cycle

  • appreciate the transition through perimenopause

  • restore pelvic + pelvic floor health

  • embrace our cyclical nature through the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda

We weren’t educated about our female physiology or hormonal cycles and it’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed

- especially when it comes to pms, menstrual symptoms, perimenopause, pelvic floor challenges and not feeling like ourselves!

In nearly two decades of teaching yoga and Ayurveda, I have become more and more passionate about women’s health. I have seen my clients through stress, overwhelm, insomnia and anxiety… through period pains, pms, diagnosis of endometriosis, fertility, pregnancy and beyond.

I am here to support you so you can work with your cycle rather than against it - or ignoring it.

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With Shelley's dog Cosmo

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To me, yoga is like coming home and Ayurveda is the missing part of the puzzle. I’ve been teaching yoga for nearly two decades and practising even longer.

I share classes respecting your body, energy and how you feel, with a creative flow honouring the external environment too.

In 2022 my book Teaching yoga for the menstrual cycle - an Āyurvedic approach was published.

I offer bespoke personalised programmes just for you with yoga and Ayurveda.

Join me for yoga classes in Worthing or online classes

What People Are Saying

“After being diagnosed with endometriosis, I was still suffering so much pain and discomfort with allopathic medicine, so I asked Anja for an ayurvedic consultation, and one year later I was completely healed.

My body felt great, my period was regular and not annoying anymore…

I had been told I wasn't able to get pregnant. But I did conceive and now I have a healthy daughter.”

— Priscila (mama, yoga teacher and lawyer) 

“Thank you Anja, so much for yesterday. It was a much needed self-care session, and absolute, calm bliss.

Thank you also, for always taking the time, to understand my individual situation and tailor our sessions.

Your knowledge, care and support is second to none and has helped me navigate life”

— Stef

Read my book
“You are holding a treasure for women everywhere who are seeking help, balance, and attunement to the power of their moon cycle from the wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga as a way of life, rhythm and harmony with nature.”
— Shiva Rea, founder Samudra Global School for Living Yoga and author of Tending the Heart Fire
“This book should be a part of every yoga teacher training syllabus… {this book} successfully interweaves ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern western physiology, offering a clear guide to teachers and practitioners on how to align a menstrual cycle with our yoga practice.”
— - Hannah King’s Yoga Scotland book review
“There’s so much practical ways not just for yoga teaching and understanding my students better, but also for myself, when it comes to my menstrual cycle. I learned a lot about it…Thank you, for writing such a lovely book!” ”
— @valenayoga, yoga teacher

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“I wanted to send a huge THANK YOU. I have just finished one of your classes from your website and WOW - it felt so restorative, so exactly what my body needed and truly helpful for the discomfort of pelvic girdle pain and the general aches.

It also felt like you were in my living room helping me find some strength and groundedness as I prepare for labour. Your course and influence in my life continue! 

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“Anja teaches with warmth and personalisation despite being on the other side of the screen. The practices are taught with real integrity. I just love Anja's classes as they are a perfect balance of challenge and yet a safe space to practice.”

“A beautiful way to better understand our cycles and menopause including how to keep that Vata dosha in check as we age”

— Jasmine Hemsley

“Even though I'm not a yoga teacher, I love this book! It's bursting with wisdom. I wholeheartedly recommend it.”

— 5 star review on Amazon

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Blog
What to do if your period late
What to do if your period late

Yoga for bringing on your period

Sometimes it feels like your PMS is building up forever… Your period is late and you can’t wait for the release. Of course, a late period can have many reasons which we’ll get into later. But the waiting game for your period can feel like a time bomb.

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Abdominal massage, digestion and immunity
Abdominal massage, digestion and immunity

Belly massage with castor oil for constipation and more

Abdominal massage might be the answer if you are feeling bloated, constipated or just a bit sensitive. It might even have an impact on your immune system and emotional well-being.

As someone who has always had digestive issues which were labelled IBS in my adult years, I have tried pretty much everything to help being bloated and constipated. And the one thing I enjoy the most and that gives me relief (on so many levels) is abdominal massage with castor oil. 

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Why you need to massage your breasts
Why you need to massage your breasts

Massage for breast health

Massaging our breasts we support our lymphatic system which can become stagnant. We support the blood circulation in our breasts. And from an ayurvedic view, we connect with the prana (or energy) and the marma points (pressure points).

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The Ayurvedic way to regulate the nervous system
The Ayurvedic way to regulate the nervous system

Self massage for nervous system regulation

In ayurveda, we believe that abhyanga is beneficial for all doshas (with few exceptions). Oil is specifically nourishing and calming for vata dosha. Vata being the elements of air and space tends to dryness and creaky joints. Vata can also manifest as constipation and bloating, insomnia and anxiety. The nervous system is often related to vata dosha. 

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Joint health and oiling the body
Joint health and oiling the body

Achy and creaky joints are pretty common. There are many reasons for achy joints, it could be osteoarthritis which we often associate with “wear and tear”, rheumatoid arthritis or injuries to the ligaments or cartilage. The strain on the joint can be another issue.

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Benefits of using oil on the skin
Benefits of using oil on the skin

Oil massage for body, face and emotional health

Massaging our belly brings awareness. Touch is so important. Touch is love. Belly massage is a beautiful way to truly relax our nervous system. Supports our lymphatic system and our digestion too.

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The challenges of being a yoga teacher
The challenges of being a yoga teacher

Are you disillusioned about being a yoga teacher? Yoga isn’t an institution or a culture of looking or being a certain way. Yoga isn’t an industry. It’s about you, Universal Truth and the Great Mystery…I hear a lot of people being disillusioned about yoga. They feel like they can’t be part of that system anymore. And want to “give up”. Many yoga teachers but also regular people.

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