Enjoy these blogs focusing on womb wellness and menstrual awareness
#selflove We are using the term #SELFLOVE everywhere: on inspirational Instagram posts, magazine and blog post articles. I am using #selflove this February. Why #selflove I know it’s become a bit of cliche but most of us find it difficult to really love ourselves. We crave love from other people, our parents, lovers, spouse and friends. We want […]
Period selflove and kindness to our vaginas I am all about organic. Organic food, organic beverages, organic clothing and organic skincare. It’s better for us, the environment, the planet and the inhabitants of the World including plants and animals. So when you have a choice to use organic that’s what I choose. This includes what […]
We are exploring the journey of the lunar cycle manifested as the feminine womb and menstrual cycle. In this blog, we discussed why we bleed and now we are learning what happens when the inner winter of menstruation becomes spring. Springtime is when everything starts to grow, to flourish and bloom. In our womb, this […]
The monthly release Why do we menstruate every month? And how do we look at our monthly bleed in Ayurveda? Well, our period is not the only event during our cycle. Throughout the month hormones are changing and we do not yet understand the full extent as to how these changes affect us. Our cycle […]
Premenstrual tension and Ayurveda Before our period Pitta Dosha starts to increase according to the science of Ayurveda. Pitta is associated primarily with the element of fire although it also has the flowing qualities of water. Fire is about determination, focus, clear-sighted, ambition… We get hot-headed, less patient, and the fire of Pitta Dosha may […]
Menstruation and the moon Our periods (literally “interval of time” or “repeated cycle of events”) are connected with the moon. From the new moon to the full vibrant moon. Waning to the dark before it once again fills up. A journey that takes about 28 days. Just like our menstrual cycle. Or our lunar cycle. […]
Vaginal Steam: What is it all about and where to do it? You can now enjoy yoni herbal steam rituals in Worthing, Sussex. So why would you want to steam your lady garden in the first place? Well, I first came across vaginal steams in my general interest in women’s and pelvic health. To […]
Yoga + Menstruation Our culture is very much “carry on” as usual. No matter what. We are tired, so we drink coffee and carry on as usual. We have a headache, and remedy it with numbing out the pain with a nurofen – and carry on as usual. We suffer with heartburn and indigestion and […]
Feeling Dry? Let’s talk vaginal dryness Such a common complaint – but rarely discussed Let’s talk VAGINAL DRYNESS – no matter your age, if you are still on your cycle, perimenopausal, taking the pill or not. Here is a brief intro to why this happens in Western medicine and in Ayurveda. And some of the things we may […]
The Yogi’s Gift Guide This is the season of spreading joy – and julehygge (Christmas Hygge!) And if you are sharing presents and you are stuck, stressed and confused here are some ideas (for yourself and others). Yoga Essentials One of my favourite brands are the super ethical Wellicious (I wear them a lot!). These classic […]