In this episode of the podcast "Life With Purpose," Laura Mac interviews yoga teacher Libby Steveson, who specializes in menopause yoga. Libby shares her personal journey of discovering yoga in her 50s and how it transformed her life during the empty nest phase. She explains how yoga helped her navigate the physical, mental, and emotional changes of menopause and how she now uses yoga to create a supportive community for women going through this stage of life. Libby emphasizes the importance of awareness and mindfulness in yoga, and how it can bring about positive changes in mindset and overall well-being. She also discusses the benefits of online yoga classes and encourages women to find a yoga practice that suits their individual needs and preferences. The episode concludes with a discussion of Libby's upcoming sessions at the Pause Live event, where she will be teaching yoga for menopause symptoms and restorative yoga. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for women seeking to find purpose and improve their well-being during the menopause journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Yoga can be a powerful tool for managing the physical, mental, and emotional changes that come with menopause.

• Yoga provides a sense of community and support, allowing women to connect with others who are going through similar experiences.

• Yoga can help improve mindset and overall well-being, reducing symptoms such as anxiety, overwhelm, and brain fog.

• Yoga is adaptable and can be modified to suit individual needs and abilities, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of age or flexibility.

• Yoga promotes awareness of the mind and body, allowing individuals to better understand and respond to their own needs and symptoms.

BEST MOMENTS
"Yoga is not exercise. It's this constant awareness of mind and body."

"The more you practice yoga, the things you don't need fall away."

"Yoga is also a form of therapy in the sense that it brings up awareness."

"Stillness is a lot more difficult than moving your body quickly because the thoughts that are there all day long suddenly in stillness become apparent."

"Restorative yoga restores you mentally, physically, and emotionally, and there's no movement."

VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.libbystevensonwellbeing.com
https://tlc-network.com/

ABOUT THE HOST
Hey, my name is Laura welcome to my podcast, it is my purpose in life to enlighten your mind, body, and soul, to live a life with purpose and guide you to all things that connect us as human beings and for you to find that real true inner self, that has energy that radiates out to the world. When we truly know who we are and what we are here for, we live a life with purpose. After all, it's all about loving yourself and being the best version of yourself in this lifetime. Make sure you want to live your life again and again. Did you know you have profound energy? You just got to know how to use it.

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