It feels like there is an epidemic of rushing. Of rushing to get as much done as possible. Rushing to do it as quickly as possible so we can rush to do even more.

For a long while “I am not in a rush!” has been my mantra. I am in the recovery of the addiction of being busy being busy (yes, you read that right).

I have always been interested in female health and well-being. Our place in a patriarchal world where the male is the ‘standard’. I have been curious about our cyclic nature, the changes and cycles we move through and our sensuality.

What are the signs of perimenopause?

Hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings are well-known symptoms of perimenopause. We have heard the stories of people in perimenopause struggling with anxiety, low moods, and depression too. Irregular periods, heavy periods and changes to your menstrual cycle. Low libido and dryness in general as well as vaginal dryness are other perimenopausal complaints.

My favourite sustainable and ethical yoga brands

At the time of writing I am wearing some of my favourite sustainable and ethical brands. And as I get asked about yoga brands, yoga clothes and yoga outfits I wanted to share.And I’ll add an extra ethical brand as a bonus.

We often think of grieving when a loved one pass on. Death.

But we also grieve friendships that have changed. A work situation that is no more. How things used to be. We grieve when we move from a place we loved or let go of treasured possessions. Changes in our health or our body.

Spring brings warmth and light. And kapha starts to melt. We may experience spring colds or hay fever with runny noses and eyes.

Energetically we are also lighter and brighter. The days are lighter and brighter - for longer.

It’s the perfect time to clear out and bring in new intentions.

Recently we have been connecting to our central channel.

Not just our physical spine or spinal cord. But also what we can perceive as the Sushumna nadi, or channel. The energetic channel associated with the spine or perhaps simply an energy through the centre of our being.

It is also a way for us to notice where we are in our energy and in our body.

I am convinced yoga and breath-awareness can help endometriosis or certainly support managing pain during endometriosis flare-ups. I wrote about it in my blog during endometriosis awareness month.

In the blog I mentioned breathing. And that is what I want to focus on in this post.

(And I have a discount code for Wellicious)

In the new Wellicious Yoga Collection, even the elasticity is composed of a new type of biodegradable elastane classified as Europe’s only ‘non-eco-toxic. And all fabrics used in the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Wellicious Yoga Collection are safe for biodegradation.

Does yoga nidra help anxiety, stress and sleep?

Yoga nidra has been said to help sleep, anxiety, stress, menstrual complaints and self-esteem amongst other things. And research* confirms that yoga nidra can improve our physical and emotional wellbeing.

Endometriosis support with yoga and ayurveda

This month is endometriosis awareness month. Endometriosis or endo is a painful condition affecting about “1 in 10 women and those assigned female of birth of reproductive age in the UK suffer from endometriosis” according to Endometriosis UK.

Smell Is Your Superpower! That’s the thing; aromatherapy and essential oils can go beyond our rational doubting, anxious or overthinking mind.

Since my post ‘Feeling Dry? Let’s talk vaginal dryness’ is one of my most read and popular posts I thought I’d do some investigation. In the name of research and for your (and mine) pleasure!