Studio Wanjira
3608 SAINT-CHARLES BLVD H9H 3C3 Kirkland, QC, Canada

Is that you? - There is still time to sign up for my Introductory Pelvic Floor health workshop happening this Saturday 12th December 2020 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. - PM me to register.

This was part of our yoga class today in response to a request from one of the yogis who is dealing with some hamstring issues. - My strong belief is that to have any meaningful impact on the upper leg, we need to start at the bottom - the feet and work your way up. - Feet, calves work translates to gains for the hammies (hamstrings)

Holiday season is coming up. One more reason to go slow on the booze.

Myth: The First Sign of Menopause is Hot Flashes Hot flashes are an inevitable part of menopause, and the sign that you will notice first. Right? Well, not always! Despite the fact that menopause and hot flashes are almost synonymous in the media, your first sign of menopause could be any of these symptoms: Hormonal imbalances... Anxiety Fatigue Irritability Irregular periods (perimenopause) Depression Mood swings Weight gain Hair loss Cravings Brain fog Low libido Forgetfulness Heavy menses (perimenopause) With such a wide variety of symptoms, most women do not connect these symptoms to perimenopausal hormonal imbalance. Those who have these symptoms may even dismiss them as perimenopausal as their friends same age bracket may not be experiencing them. Hormones have a lot to do with these symptoms. During perimenopause and menopause, your hormone levels are naturally shifting and sometimes that means they become imbalanced and symptoms arise. In most cases, estrogen declines slower than progesterone, which throws the ration off and creates hormonal imbalance. Stress is another important factor. Long term stress and anxiety put your adrenal glands into overdrive, producing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline constantly. This impacts the adrenals ability to support the body through the changes in sex hormones. Lifestyle choices can exacerbate symptoms as well especially food and sleep. Nutrition is so important to how you feel, and even more so if your hormone levels are off. Our modern diet is less than ideal for many women, and food today (even conventionally grown produce) contains so many chemicals, pesticides, allergens, and hormones that it can really disrupt hormonal functioning. Sleep can be difficult, especially in perimenopause or menopause but getting enough quality sleep is critical to managing symptoms. Your body heals itself as you sleep, and if that can’t happen, your symptoms are likely to get worse. Want to learn more on how you can ease the transition? DM me for details on how we can work together. See more

How did we get into this mess?

Yes there is homework after class - After the foundational Pelvic Floor class, which is 12 weeks, participants move on to the HEAT program. As the name suggests, we do work out a sweat . - Want to know more?... Looking for strength programs that are pelvic floor friendly? DM me with your questions? - There is still time to sign up for my introductory workshop on Saturday 12 December - link on bio. See more