Gave myself a little scare yesterday. I’ve been suffering from palpitations for 9 days with pain in my arm. Spent 13 hours at the hospital waiting for results of ecg and blood tests only to be told everything came back normal (great news) but they don’t know what’s causing them. As I’m peri-menopausal they think that’s what’s causing them 🙄. It gave me time to think of my lifestyle and how right now it feels like 100 mile an hour trying to juggle work, family and getting my own business up and running. Time to take a step back and try to slow down a bit. As my mum always says “what’s for you, won’t go by you”.

Take a deep breath. Unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders. Let your body soften. Wellbeing isn’t something you chase — it’s something you allow. Today, give yourself permission to rest, to move gently, to breathe deeply. Your mind, body, and soul will thank you. 🌿

Menopause brings significant hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone. These shifts can affect the nervous system, sleep, temperature regulation, joints, mood, and energy levels. Yoga supports menopause by working with the body — not against it. 🧠 Nervous system regulation Slow, mindful movement and breathwork activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm. 🔥 Temperature & stress regulation Cooling breath practices, gentle pacing, and restorative poses can help manage hot flushes and stress-related symptoms. 🦴 Joint, bone & muscle support Weight-bearing yoga postures support bone health, while gentle mobility helps reduce stiffness and joint discomfort often experienced during menopause. 🌙 Sleep & fatigue support Evening yoga and relaxation practices calm the mind and support better sleep by lowering cortisol levels. 💛 Body awareness & emotional wellbeing Yoga encourages interoception — the ability to sense and respond to internal signals — helping women rebuild trust in their bodies during hormonal change. Menopause-focused yoga is adaptable, compassionate, and evidence-informed, offering tools women can use both on and off the mat to feel more balanced and supported.

In this moment, pause. Place your hands gently over your heart. Close your eyes. Breathe in deeply. Exhale slowly. Reiki flows where it is needed most – calming the mind, softening the body, and nourishing the soul. 🌿 Trust that you are supported. Trust that you are healing. 💫 🤍 Repeat to yourself: “I am safe. I am calm. I am whole.”

🌿✨ WELLBEING ✨🌿 Taking a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature can bring clarity and calm to the mind. 🌸 Head space is found not in the noise of life, but in the stillness we create for ourselves. 🌅 Today, allow yourself a moment of calm — breathe deeply, feel the ground beneath you, and let your thoughts settle like ripples on a quiet lake. 💫