Kerrie Hughes Yoga

I had a lovely morning with you guys at Cavehill 😊 and then the spa. Im so relaxed 💤💤💤😍. Belly laughs, yoga in the sometimes rain and sun and relaxation. What more could you want.

Thanks everyone for coming if you have any pics can you tag me as mine are useless 🤣. Great to have some new faces join us ..xx

Im currently in Ed waiting for the results of my x ray 😁. All is good for tomorrow ill just not be doing certain poses 🤣.

Im posting a happy pic here while im waiting and my bum is turning square 😂. Join in with me and post a happy pic below .

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow for the retreat xx.

Stress and Peri menopause/ Menopause. 🧘

The majority of women will enter this stage from their mid 30 s to mid 40 s. Thankfully we are now more aware of the importance of self care and its role in improving mood and wellbeing.

However did you realise the impact chronic stress can have on hormone regulation?. Before Peri menopause S*x Hormones are made in the Ovaries. As we transition further into peri menopause this role is taken over by the Adrenal glands.

The Adrenal glands also produce stress hormones including ; Cortisol and Adrenaline. When we are under Chronic stress the bodies priority is not to produce Oestrogen ( what we are needing more of) instead it will keep us in fight or flight mode. This means that stress hormones are produced in abundance . The Adrenals then get fatigued and our bodies arnt as effective in producing Oestrogen. 😁 Therefore those menopause symptoms are heightened.

Also stress can lead to weight gain as our body holds onto vital energy stores to help us through the "fight or flight" period. 😁.

Simply speaking take time out for you and conserve your energy when you can. Yoga is amazing for stress relief as we all know. ( Slow practice especially).

If youd like to help your Adrenals you can also :

❤️ Introduce Phyto Oestrogens into your diet. Food that help Oestrogen receptors pick up Oestrogen.
❤️ Add in Adaptogens - Lions mane, Reishi Mushroom and Maca powder. ( Makes adrenals more resilient.
♥️ Breathing exercises and meditation again they can be incorporated into your yoga practice.
♥️ Include Vit B and Ashwaganda which are great for stress relief and supporting The Adrenals.

Let me know what your self care routine involves x. 💆.

Friday night prep for Menoyoga ❤️. I love Aromatherapy and use it daily . I will be including the following oils :

💆 Cbd infused oil with Lavender & Reiki - relaxing
🦵💪 Achy Joint massage oil
💓 Uplifting and self love massage oil.

In everyone s goody bags there will also be a sleepy head shower bomb . 💤💤💤

AND ::

Two different types of bath salts including Epsom Salts and Lavender and Magnesium . All amazing for relieving the symptoms of menopause. The bags are worth £25 +. Included.in the price of tue course.

Whos excited ? 3 weeks until we start 🙌🙌🥰.

There are 2 spaces left . Tag a friend . I might just give an Aromatherapy goody bag away xx.

Look at this for a healthy Friday dinner 🥗🥗. What are you having ? 🤪🙌. I am washing it down with a little vino . Sure its all about balance 😎

Not long now until the Mini Retreat 😍👙. Ill be sending an email out with all of.the details on Friday.

The plan.is to meet at the entrance to the Belfast Castle Gardens ( At gates) . To get here.follow signs for Cavehill Country Park. Follow the narrow windy road right up to the very top. If you can arrive for 9.50 that would be perfect. If you are running late please let me know.

We will start with breakfast ( pastries,fruit) coffee and tea. We will then have a one hour yoga class to energise and release stress. Finishing the day.with an invigorating Sauna & dip.

Youll need a yoga mat, 👙 swimsuit towels etc and flip flops for the spa. So to save time we can car share to Redbarn. ( Two cars). I can take 3 more in my car.

There are.3 changing areas at Redbarn. The Sauna time includes changing time but it wont take is long to change. 🙌💆.

Lastly if you have any dietary requirements please let me know. ( Gluten free, dairy free etc).

Most of the people booked are.from classes however there are a few who arnt. If youd like a few.hours of connection, relaxation and yoga in the outdoors there is one space available due to cancellation. ❤️❤️. If anyone requires a lift From Antrim let me know .

Cant wait xx.

Hey everyone 🥰.

I will keep the competition open until spaces are gone. ( 2 remaining) . Youll be automatically entered in however you can nominate a few people on the original post to improve your chances.😍🤗.

Good luck 🍀 x

Chair yoga is cancelled tonight sorry for any inconvenience. pm sent x