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menopause

About Menopause and Hot Flashes. . .

October 30, 2020 By Terra

This audio interview of Terra, hosted by Karen Spies of THE EVOLVING WOMEN PODCAST, is a brief but informative conversation about menopause.

Hear about Terra’s origins as an Ayurveda Practitioner, some facts about Menopause, and explanation about Hot Flashes and what can help.

Enjoy it Here!

If you want a WiseWomanhood class about menopause, try GRACEFUL MENOPAUSE WITH AYURVEDA or IS THIS MENOPAUSE? KNOW IT TO BETTER SURF IT

Filed Under: Ayurveda, Blog Posts, Menopausal Change Tagged With: hot flash, menopause, origin story for Terra, Terra Rafael

Thriving Through “the Change”

September 30, 2020 By Terra

Statue of voluptuous, faceless woman in a sacred pose of the moon

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

Filed Under: Ayurveda, Blog Posts, Menopausal Change Tagged With: ayurveda for menopause, ayurveda for perimenopause, menopause, perimenopause, the Change

Menopause & Ayurveda

September 28, 2019 By Terra

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             In the language of Ayurveda, during the menopausal change, the energy of the woman shifts from the downward energy of the apana more towards the upward energy of udana.  If she has imbalances in the samana vayu or ranjaka pitta these can move into other areas causing hot flashes, cholesterol problems,  or sleep disturbances.            

            There are also the effects of general aging and years of toxic build-up (if not controlled by proper diet & cleansings).  Elder people will show the wear & tear of years of their lifestyle at this time—it may have not much to do with menopause itself.  Disease tendencies have often progressed to a stage recognized as disease by the conventional medical profession.                 

            In addition, the elder age is naturally more Vata—meaning it tends towards dryness, spaciness, expansiveness, and creativity from the heart.  If one becomes too Vata this lends to the problems of osteoporosis, memory loss, joint problems, and sleep disturbances.  By understanding root causes, rather than treating symptoms only, Ayurveda offers a truly holistic approach to menopause.

As mentioned earlier, menopause is influenced by the constitution & balance of each individual.  By keeping in balance one may avoid unnecessary discomforts & complications of the menopausal years.  Women who follow Ayurvedic self care, get regular advise from an Ayurvedic practitioner, and do hatha yoga may experience less disruption.    

by Terra Rafael

You may be interested in classes that expand these ideas with practical applications :

Is This Menopause? Know It to Better Surf It.

Graceful Menopause with Ayurveda.

Natural Remedies for Uterine Prolapse

Filed Under: Blog Posts Tagged With: ayurveda for menopause, menopause, perimenopause

IS THIS MENOPAUSE? Know It to Better Surf It.

June 23, 2018 By Terra

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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

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    IS THIS MENOPAUSE? Know It to Better Surf It

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Filed Under: Free Intro Classes, Menopausal Change Tagged With: Ayurveda, menopause, Self Care

GRACEFUL MENOPAUSE with Ayurveda

June 21, 2018 By Terra

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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

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    GRACEFUL MENOPAUSE with AYURVEDA

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Filed Under: Ayurveda, Menopausal Change Tagged With: Ayurveda, menopause

AYURVEDA FOR EVERY WOMAN

June 21, 2018 By Terra

Women's Health for All Woman Phases

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.

  • Women's Health for All Woman Phases

    AYURVEDA for EVERY WOMAN

    $60.00
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Filed Under: Anatomy-Cycles-Sex, Ayurveda, Childbearing Year, Female Body, Fertility, How Women's Bodies Work, Menopausal Change, Menstrual Health, Perimenopause and Beyond, Supporting the Mother in You, Woman Body Tagged With: Ayurveda, birth, fertility, menopause, menstrual, postpartum, pregnancy, women's health

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