Yoga & Mental Health: Closing the Loop, Moving Energy, & Menopause

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Yoga offers a comprehensive approach to wellness that goes far beyond the physical postures, connecting mind, body, and spirit while creating space for self-discovery and healing. Jennifer Lynn shares her journey from corporate burnout to becoming a certified trauma-informed yoga and menopause yoga teacher, exploring how this ancient practice helps regulate the nervous system and provides tools for modern life challenges.• Yoga means "to join" or "unite," creating a container for self-awareness that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions• Dynamic yoga styles (Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga) build strength while passive styles (Restorative, Yin) release tension through gravity-assisted postures• Props in restorative yoga (bolsters, blankets, blocks) support the body to meet the ground where you are, honoring injuries and individual needs• Yoga views anxiety as upward-moving energy requiring grounding practices, while depression is addressed through energizing, heart-opening postures• Menopause yoga incorporates women's circles, breathwork, and specific techniques to address symptoms throughout perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause• Finding the right teacher often matters more than the specific style of yoga, with many communities offering free or donation-based classes for accessibilityYou can find Jen HEREMentioned in the episode: Judith Hanson LasaterSupport the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!