Today’s post is a summary of my recent social media posts on how to lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga. In my nutrition and wellness coaching practice, I help women who are struggling with hormonal imbalances expressing as missing periods, unexplained infertility, PCOS, PMS or hypothyroid symptoms. These are all caused by levelsContinue reading “How to lower levels of cortisol to elevate your health”
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Hiking and yoga in Kea (Tzia) Island Greece
I just got back from a lovely trip on the Greek island of Kea, also known as Tzia. Kea Island is one of the closest islands to the mainland at just an hours’ boat ride away and is part of the Cycladic group of islands. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I have neverContinue reading “Hiking and yoga in Kea (Tzia) Island Greece”
10 lessons from yoga in 10 wonderful years of practice
Yesterday marked the annual International Yoga Day as named by the UN in 2015 to celebrate the many benefits of this ancient Indian practice. I have definitely learned many lessons from yoga over the years! This year the theme was “Yoga for Wellness” which is especially appropriate for 2021. COVID19 has affected us all, whetherContinue reading “10 lessons from yoga in 10 wonderful years of practice”
Keeping active in the Greek winter lockdown
One of the things I’ve committed to throughout this second lockdown to look after my health and wellbeing is keeping up with my daily walks. If any of you have been following my blog for a while you’ll know that walking is my number one recommendation to keep fit and healthy. Walking is such aContinue reading “Keeping active in the Greek winter lockdown”
Meditation to change your mindset and your habits
We are long past the days where meditation is seen as something completely hippy or “out there”. Meditation and mindfulness are becoming every day terms understood and practiced by students, parents and business executives alike. We are starting to understand the impact of rushing through our lives in a half-conscious, distracted state is no goodContinue reading “Meditation to change your mindset and your habits”
Experience the amazing benefits of yoga for health at home
The benefits of yoga for health are endless! Of course, as a yoga teacher I am pretty biased but I honestly think that starting a yoga practice is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. In this article I want to share the top benefits of yoga forContinue reading “Experience the amazing benefits of yoga for health at home”
Blissful yoga for relaxation and letting go
Last night I taught the last online Yoga for Women’s Health class of 2020. The theme I chose was yoga for relaxation and letting go. It seemed appropriate as we are coming to the end of the year and what a year it has been! I feel like the whole world is emotionally charged rightContinue reading “Blissful yoga for relaxation and letting go”
How to heal chronic fatigue symptoms with yoga
Today’s post is about how to heal chronic fatigue symptoms with yoga and self-awareness. Through my own experience and learning I hope to help any of you dealing with fatigue symptoms to feel better. I shared a couple of months ago about my experience with insomnia and fatigue and my path to healing. I canContinue reading “How to heal chronic fatigue symptoms with yoga”
How to practice yoga for period cramp relief
In this post I want to share how to practice yoga for period cramp relief. Practicing yoga can be very supportive for women during menstruation. Gentle movement relaxes the body reducing tension which can cause pelvic and lower back pain during your period. However, it’s better to allow your body a break from intense exerciseContinue reading “How to practice yoga for period cramp relief”
How to practice yoga inversions with your menstrual cycle
Today I am on day 9 of my menstrual cycle. I finished bleeding on day 5 so I am now into the follicular phase or “inner spring” of my cycle. For the last few days my yoga practice has included lots of inversions. This is an amazing way to rebalance the body after your period.Continue reading “How to practice yoga inversions with your menstrual cycle”