Meno Yoga Class - Digestion

Join Petra as she guides you through a slow somatic yoga practice designed to ease hormone-related bloating, aide digestion and peristalsis elimination. Class includes general advice on nutrition and lifestyle. This Menopause Yoga class is a group class for normal menopause related symptoms. If you require individualised support, please contact Petra Coveney for a one-to-one yoga therapy session. Always consult a medical health professional if your symptoms persist.

Symptoms:

During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating and declining levels of Oestrogen and Progesterone can disrupt your digestive system, leading to uncomfortable symptoms e.g bloating, constipation, and poor gut health. These hormone-related changes slow down the movement of food through your intestines (peristalsis) and reduce the diversity of your beneficial gut bacteria. As a result, waste moves more sluggishly and food ferments longer in the digestive tract, which directly triggers gas, a heavy full feeling, and irregular bowel movements. Poor gut health (enteric brain)…