Category: Yoga

Yoga and Menopause

Posted by Samantha Valand | Feb 9, 2019 | Yoga | 0 |

Menogise: Minimising Menopause Malarkey

by Samantha Valand | Mar 5, 2019 | Ageing Well, Pilates, Yoga | 0 |

Looking around at the fitness classes that are available to me approaching 50, there appears to be...

Yoga and Menopause

by Samantha Valand | Feb 9, 2019 | Yoga | 0 |

I love yoga, but there are also many things that I don’t like about yoga. It is one of the best ways to reduce menopause symptoms but it is not often taught in a way that is sympathetic to 50 year old women!

3 ways to improve your Downward Dog

by Samantha Valand | May 10, 2018 | 3 ways to improve, Yoga | 0 |

This is one of my favorite poses in yoga.Mainly because it is so versatile. It is a deep stretch up the backline of the body and can also be used to strengthen to your upper body.

3 Ways to Improve Low Back Stiffness

by Samantha Valand | Feb 13, 2018 | 3 ways to improve, Pilates, Work Life Balance, Yoga | 0 |

Low back stiffness can occur for many reasons, but it is often because we spend so much time sitting. If you are a desk junkie, here are three simple ways to improve stiffness in your lower back.

Preparing for Yoga Teaching Training

by Samantha Valand | Nov 8, 2017 | Exercise, Yoga | 0 |

My Yoga Teacher Training course is coming up soon. I have spent a decade attending fitness courses and I do love planning and getting organised for them!

Never Say Never

by Samantha Valand | Oct 27, 2017 | Ageing Well, Hormones, Yoga | 0 |

In the last decade of teaching Pilates I have always said that I would never teach Yoga. So, you...

About Samantha

Hello, this blog is to help you to 'work out how to workout' in your fifties. If I can help you please get in touch and we can chat about how you improve your fitness post-menopause.

You can book a 121 Postmenopause Exercise Coaching Session here