Hearing about meditation every direction you turn? Meditation in menopause can be a simple, free, and almost effortless tool for supporting your nervous system.
If your rest and digest part of life needs to flex and be able to squelch your fight or flight, aka your watch says RELAX REMINDER more than you’d like… this is your episode.
My Guest:
Kelly Smith is a global yoga and meditation teacher, author, E-RYT 500/ YACEP, founder of Yoga For You and the host of the iTunes chart topping podcasts Mindful in Minutes and Meditation Mama. Kelly believes that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to yoga and meditation and encourages her students to find their own personal practice, listen to their bodies, and find inner joy by accessing their most authentic selves. Kelly is best known for her guided meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga practices that she has been sharing since 2016 on her podcasts and books.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
[00:15:49] How can meditation help support menopause and perimenopause?
[00:14:46] Why should you start meditating at this age if you haven't before?
[00:18:36] How can meditation help support your nervous system?
What is Meditation?
Meditation is strength and resistance training for the brain.
Not a religious practice, but it’s up to you what your intention is and if you want to align it to what you believe in.
Benefits of Meditation
Reducing anxiety and depression
Helps with sleep and brain fog
Helps balance cortisol
Helps aging of the brain
Boosts focus and concentration
Teaches you how to sit with what is happening in your life
Eight minutes a day is enough to get the physical, mental, emotional benefits of meditation.
Know Yourself and What You’re Yearning for Through Meditation in Menopause
Connect with Kelly:
Kelly’s website - Yoga For You
Instagram - @yogaforyouonline
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