Breathing coaching for the relief of symptoms of perimenopause
Evidence-based training in person in Greater Wellington, online, and beyond
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause will impact your hormones (particularly oestrogen and progesterone) and your nervous system, leading to uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety spikes, snoring, and poor sleep. Women are more likely to develop asthma later in life due to the changes in their physiology. Personalised breathing training offers a powerful, complementary, evidence-based solution to support your journey. We teach you specific techniques to strengthen your body's self-regulation mechanisms, calm the autonomic nervous system, and bring profound relief and resilience during this transition, working effectively alongside any medical support you choose.
How breathing calms perimenopause symptoms
The key to managing menopausal symptoms lies in regulating the stress response. Fluctuation in hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) often makes the hypothalamus (your body’s thermostat) and the autonomic nervous system (partly responsible for breathing control) overreactive. Breathing techniques work directly on these systems:
Regulating hot flashes: Specific slow, controlled breathing patterns can stabilise the hypothalamus, providing a tool to manage and even preempt the sudden surge of heat and perspiration.
Reducing anxiety and palpitations: By stimulating the vagus Nerve, you strengthen the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest), stopping anxiety spirals and calming heart rate fluctuations quickly.
Improving sleep quality: Customised breathwork helps overcome insomnia related to night sweats and anxiety, guiding you into deeper, more restorative sleep.
Boosting mood and energy: By improving oxygen delivery and reducing chronic stress, functional breathing helps lift brain fog and restores stable energy levels throughout the day.
What to expect in your training
Your one-on-one sessions are customised based on your unique hormonal journey and symptom profile. We build on the principles established in your initial assessment (if applicable).
Symptom-specific techniques: You will learn targeted drills for immediate symptom management (e.g., a technique to cool down during a hot flash).
Nervous system reset: Focus on foundational breathing mechanics to balance your nervous system and build resilience in the face of hormonal change.
Integration coaching: Strategies for incorporating short, powerful breath practices into your day, such as before stressful meetings or before bed.
Mind-body connection: Gaining confidence and control over your body's reactions, replacing feelings of panic or helplessness with calm self-management.
Who this training is for
This specialised, focused training is ideal for women experiencing:
Frequent and disruptive hot flushes and night Sweats.
New or increased levels of anxiety, irritability, or mood Swings.
Sleep disturbances (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or frequent awakenings).
Worsening sleep quality & snoring: Addressing nighttime breathing issues and upper airway resistance, often linked to hormonal shifts.
Increased respiratory sensitivity: Training to manage symptoms related to a worsening of asthma or respiratory issues often seen during the menopausal transition.
Heart Palpitations or feelings of chronic tension and stress.
Those seeking a natural, drug-free method to support them as they navigate the menopausal transition with confidence and well-being, alongside any pharmaceutical treatment they may choose to use.
Ready to use the breath to help give you symptom relief?
Take control of your menopausal journey. Book your specialised one-on-one session to start using the most powerful self-regulating tool you own—your breath.
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Investment: $110
BOOK YOUR PERIMENOPAUSE BREATHING SESSION NOW
All fees are in NZD and apply to online coaching. In-person sessions are available in Wellington or by arrangement.
Disclaimer
Nothing on this site constitutes or should be taken as medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalised guidance and treatment of any medical condition.