This episode is a vital deep dive into a life transition that has been underserved and misunderstood for far too long. Michele sits down with Petra Coveney, the pioneering founder of Menopause Yoga™ and author of the new book, Menopause Yoga and Wellbeing.
Together, they explore why standard yoga often falls short during the menopausal transition and how a specialized, therapeutic approach—rooted in both endocrinology and the Five Koshas—can transform a woman’s experience from one of "deficiency" to a powerful "Second Spring."
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The "Spark" of Menopause Yoga: Petra shares the personal and professional journey that led her to realize the need for a specific somatic protocol for menopause.
- Beyond Hormones: Using the Five Koshas to navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts of this life stage.
- Taming the "Fight or Flight": How to use the nervous system as an entry point to manage hot flashes, anxiety, and the sudden surges of cortisol common in perimenopause.
- The "Second Spring": Moving away from the medicalized view of menopause as a "decline" and reclaiming it as a season of renewal and power.
- Practicing for the Symptoms: Petra explains how to customize yoga therapy for the "heat and rage" of menopause versus the "brain fog and lethargy."
- Petra’s Personal Sadhana: How the woman who supports the world stays regulated and grounded in her own daily practice.
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