mindfulness

Just as we need to look after our cardiovascular and muscular systems, we need to look after our minds wellness too.

As we’ll learn during the course, our mind communicates with all our organs. Priming the nervous system to be ready to run away from lions or a relaxing evening on the sofa!

Mindfulness can be a helpful tool during menopause because it can help women manage some of the physical and emotional symptoms associated with this life transition. The decline in oestrogen production, can lead to a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and fatigue. We then get stuck in that ‘stress’ loop which causes the symptoms to escalate.

Sound familiar?

Mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment, can help women manage these symptoms by promoting relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving overall well-being. There are many ways to achieve mindfulness, it doesn’t have to be sitting on a hard floor trying to shut out all noise!

We explore some of the methods during the Menopause Couch© Course to see if we can find one comfortable for you.

Studies show the severity and frequency of hot flashes and night sweats in some women are reduced when mindfulness practice is incorporated on a regular basis. Additionally, it can help women cope with the emotional ups and downs of menopause, such as irritability, depression, and anxiety.

Overall, practicing mindfulness during menopause can help women cultivate a sense of calm, improve their overall quality of life, and enhance their ability to cope with the challenges of this life transition.