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Perimenopause and Beyond

Thriving Through “the Change”

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Perimenopause, the Change, is like adolescence in reverse. And we all remember the wonder and craziness of adolescence. So don’t be surprised when you hit your late 40s and life gets more life-y for you.

It’s not written in stone that the Change be uncomfortable and mentally disorienting. By learning more about it and preparing it can be a smoother ride.

The Change is usually a gradual process – unless you have a hysterectomy. Then it comes on fast and furious. It happens when your ovaries no longer respond to hormones telling them to develop eggs so well.

Patterns of Perimenopause

Some women’s bodies respond by creating more and more hormones, stimulating more and more eggs to develop, making more and more estrogen. This sometimes means they get super periods – lots of blood and cramps may ensue. They might bleed every two weeks. Anger may ensue. A Pitta problem according to Ayurveda.

Other women have lighter and further apart periods. The ovaries are already retiring. Estrogen is already dropping. Anxiety and forgetfulness may accompany this Vata problem.

Then some women just stop bleeding. No biggie. This is more likely with Kapha women.

How Ayurveda Helps

Ayurveda can help you by balancing your Pitta, Vata, and Kapha BEFORE (best) or during the Change to allow the natural transition to happen more gracefully. Diet, herbs, and lifestyle make a big difference. And symptoms can be met with something besides artificial hormones.

After the Change, a program of rejuvenation can be instituted to keep you at your peak through the menopausal years.

Learn more about the Change and how to surf its ups and down in these WiseWomanhood classes:

Is This Menopause? Know it to Better Surf It. Perfect if you’re new to Ayurveda.

Graceful Menopause with Ayurveda First presented to the Colorado Ayurvedic Medicine Association, so some Ayurvedic understanding helps.

You might want an Initial Consultation with Terra Rafael CAP to get a personalized plan to prepare / surf your perimenopause or menopause.

Or if you’re an Ayurveda Practitioner and want to increase your knowledge about the Change time or consult about your clients – sign up for Mentoring with Terra

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR UTERINE PROLAPSE

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Do you need Natural Remedies for Uterine Prolapse? Learn various techniques available to care for your womb. Feed and strengthen the ligaments and muscles holding it in its place. Avoid pain and possibly surgery.

The class includes:

– a 40+ minute video introducing you to 12 natural therapies that can help you,

-over 20 pages of specific instructions for the various remedies you can work with,

-and a pdf of the slide show used in the video, so you can review the pictures at your leisure.

Class is with Terra Rafael, retired Midwife, Ayurveda Practitioner, and Maya Abdominal Therapist

If you want more individualized care, please set up a personal consultation. Mention taking this class when you schedule and you can have a 50% discount for the initial consultation. Phone or webcam visits available at a distance.


REFRESH and FEEL YOUNGER with AYURVEDA

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Cleanse & Rejuvenate with Ayurveda

with Terra Rafael

This 24 minute video introduces the processes of Ayurveda that can cleanse and rejuvenate.While there are many kinds of cleanses, Ayurveda emphasizes that

  1. cleanses should be individualized to best support the person
  2. only cleansing strips the person down rather than building – rejuvenation is an essential step to the process, which again needs to be individualized according to the state of the person after the cleanse
  3. cleansing and rejuvenating is often needed to “reset”  the body into a new phase of health
  4. cleansing and rejuvenating allows the body to receive other therapies with greater efficacy

There are many levels of cleansing and rejuvenating available-

  • cleansing foods
  • simple kichari diets
  • cleansing herbs
  • pancha karma – a deeper and more complex process.

Cleansing and rejuvenating can be important in supporting healthy menses, fertility, and menopause.

You may also like a mentoring session with Terra via phone or webcam to support your learning:

Or if you want to do a cleanse, a personal consultation with Terra can help assure the best experience, individualized for your current needs.

Want More? You Might Want To Learn Beginning Ayurveda too!

IS THIS MENOPAUSE? Know It to Better Surf It.

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With Terra Rafael


Women often wonder “is this menopause?” when various things change in their cycles, their bodies, and their minds. This class helps you answer that question, as well as giving you some simple self care techniques. 52 minutes

GRACEFUL MENOPAUSE with Ayurveda

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Graceful Menopause with Ayurveda with Terra Rafael

Learn about gracefully going through the perimenopause and menopause process with the support of Ayurveda. Includes understanding the process of the Change, common concerns and ways to address them with Ayurveda and other natural remedies.

This class was originally presented to the Colorado Ayurvedic Medicine Association.(1 + 3/4 hour class) Taught by Terra Rafael, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Midwife (now retired).

If you are new to Ayurveda first take Beginning Ayurveda to get the most out of this course.

You may want to take the whole series Women’s Health with Ayurveda

AYURVEDA FOR EVERY WOMAN

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Series with Terra Rafael

This 6 hour class series will support greater women’s health for you. It  covers Ayurveda and midwifery Teachings on:

  • Menstrual & Fertility Health; (2 hours)
  • Supporting Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum (2 hours); and
  • Graceful Menopause (2 hours).

Slides from Women’s Health with Ayurveda included for your further study:

  • Session 1 -Female Anatomy Slides
  • Session 1 -Female Cycle Slides
  • Session 1 – Female Fertility Concerns Slides
  • Session 2 – Pregnancy Slides
  • Session 2 – Labor and Birth Slides
  • Session 3 – Menopause w Ayurveda Slides

(Also available as separate classes :  Menstrual & Fertility Health  Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with Ayurveda  Graceful Menopause ) First offered at the Colorado Ayurvedic Medicine Association, some knowledge of Ayurveda recommended.

If you are new to Ayurveda first take Beginning Ayurveda to get the most out of this course.