In this podcast, I’m joined by Petra Coveney, Founder of Menopause Yoga - the UK’s first specialist style of yoga to support women going through the menopause.
Petra, who is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) for health practitioners and a senior yoga teacher and trainer, developed Menopause Yoga to meet the physical and emotional needs of women going through menopause. Last year, due to demand from women and yoga teachers, she launched the world’s first Menopause Yoga Teacher Training course at Newson Health, which is accredited by the UK’s main governing bodies the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals. Her aim is to train a yoga teacher in every town so that women across the country can practice locally where they live.
In this podcast, I talk to Petra about:
Petra’s own menopause journey,
What inspired her to develop Menopause Yoga,
Combining western medical science with eastern Indian Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine,
The Chinese concept of post menopause as a woman’s ‘Second Spring.’
How yoga, breathwork and meditation can support women to transition positively through menopause,
How to reduce stress levels, master your hot flushes and change your perception of menopause.
Why it is important to Educate women about the menopause, to feel Empowered and Embrace post menopause.We also chat about sex and relationships during and after menopause!
Petra Coveney’s Four Take Home Tips include:
Stressful thoughts exacerbate all menopause symptoms. Learn simple breathing exercises to calm your mind and tap into your parasympathetic nervous system that helps you to Rest & Digest.
Writing a daily Journal will help you to release negative, stressful thoughts and recognise which foods, drinks, activities, thoughts, etc trigger your menopause symptoms. Every woman is unique. Gaining insights into your triggers will aide your self-growth.
Nourish & Nurture yourself. Eat well, Sleep well. Pamper yourself.
Give yourself permission to take a Meno-pause from your hectic lifestyle. Menopause is an opportunity to take stock of the life you’ve lived, celebrate what brought your joy – and recognise which thoughts, habits and behaviours no longer support your physical and emotional health. Then have the courage to let go of these so that you can transition to the next stage of life feeling lighter, healthier and happier.You can find out more about Petra’s Menopause Yoga classes and teacher training courses on her website:
https://www.menopause-yoga.com and on Instagram: @Menopause_Yoga
