Menopause

Our generation on average is enjoying the longest life span in history. Today’s woman has a whole new lease on life. We are not only interested in living longer; we want to live better. For women, this means, having a menstrual cycle that does not bring pain or an extreme loss of energy every month. […]

This widely acclaimed book is based on the questions most asked by women experiencing the physical and emotional changes in their middle years (ages 40 – 50). This well balanced and practical book offers down to earth information on the change of life years – covering medical options like HRT aswell as other more natural […]

To be a woman in matriarchal times, was seen and understood to be special because of woman’s ability to bleed and seemingly defy death. And through the withholding of her blood for a long period of time in pregnancy, to produce a new life! What a miraculous gift, the perpetuation of the species. As a […]

Christiane Northrup, M.D., delivers a breakthrough message that will help millions and millions of perimenopausal and menopausal women just like you understand that at menopause . . . life has just begun! It is the beginning of a very exciting and fulfilling time, full of pleasure beyond your wildest dreams! Dr. Northrup believes that it’s […]

The correction of uterine prolapse through yoga requires persistent and careful practise over several months, maybe even longer if structural damage is severe. Vipareeta Karani asana – Half Shoulder Stand. Allows the uterus to find its correct position in the pelvic cavity. Concentration of breath at navel. Practise for several minutes at a time (or […]

Many women feel a variety of menopausal signs and symptoms which can make Menopause very uncomfortable. Fortunately there are a number of different options that will help you manage and reduce any discomfort during the change of Life. What can you do about Menopause Symptoms and Discomfort Allow yourself a little weight gain… it is […]

Menopause is the term given to the last menstrual period, and is said to have occurred when a woman has not had a period for 12 months. If you do stop bleeding for 12 months and then start again it is advisable to see a doctor. Menopause happens because women run out of eggs and […]

As we are all well aware, menopause is a time of great changes physiologically ,emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. As women we experience life and life changing events right to the core of our being. We experience life in its fullest capacities from puberty, to pregnancy to child birth, to bringing up children, to living our […]

Taken from International Light The Official Journal of the International Yoga Techers Association. Issue July – Sept 1999 https://iyta.com.au/ Provided to me by my Local Yoga Teacher Rosalie Kershaw In many cultures, the changes in women at menstruation, childbirth and menopause are treated as a time for celebration. Unfortunately, menopause in the west is seen […]

In the lead up to menopause (peri-menopause refers to 1 year before and 1 year after the last period), periods start to do all sorts of things, they may get heavier or lighter, last longer or get shorter in duration, they may start and stop, and they may no longer happen at regular intervals. Usually […]