Sensitive Life Phases
Understanding stress, when the body stays stuck in alarm mode
Stress is part of life. It helps us meet challenges, make decisions, and perform well when it matters most. But not all stress is the same. While some situations energize us, others can place a long-term burden on our body and nervous system.
Read MoreThe Menopause, A Time of Transition, Transformation and New Beginnings
In the Western world, menopause is shaped by los. Loss of fertility, of youth, of hormones. Yet other cultures tell a different story: in the indigenous traditions of North America, a woman becomes the Wise Woman; in Japan, Konenki describes a time of renewal and energy; and in African and Asian cultures, she is honoured as an Elder, keeper of wisdom and pillar of the community. Menopause is not an ending. It is becoming.
Read MorePregnancy, Birth and Beyond. When the Body Gives Everything
«A woman’s body is a wonder. It creates life, carries it, births it and then begins to reinvent itself.» What is so often forgotten: this process is not merely a biological event. It is one of the greatest physical and emotional transformations a human being can go through. And it deserves a kind of support that truly honours that depth.
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