Yoga with Ands

12/19/2025

It’s time. You’ve been feeling like junk. Always tired. Low energy, aches and pains … just don’t feel like yourself. I know. Change that.

Here - do these 3 short videos with me (in your lounge or bedroom!) and you will a shift. Trust me. Comment ⬇️ “KICKSTART” and I will send the FREE Yoga Kickstart videos.

You have nothing to lose. Only gains. Can’t wait to hear what you think. Yayayay!!!

12/18/2025

Sound UP! Incredible bonfire on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. 🇯🇲 very special time to be there.

12/18/2025

12/12/2025

Why did you suddenly put on 10 or 20 pounds during menopause or peri-menopause that you can’t shake? It’s not just hormones—it’s that what worked diet-wise in your 30s doesn’t work now. 🤯

Dr. Jordan Emont shares the biggest mistake women make when dealing with midlife weight gain. His advice? Stop the deprivation cycle.

Instead of saying “I can’t have cake,” focus on:
✅ ADDING Protein
✅ ADDING Fibre
✅ ADDING Polyphenols

This positive mindset shift is key to supporting your changing midlife metabolism. Watch the full reel for the essential tips! 👇

Watch/Listen to the full episode on Beyond The Hot Flash 👉🏻

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/JeM-j1Sf_-M

🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YXZqaH2HqDCbYuS8Dkmyc?si=W2o6x4wJQoatl1t8OQe6mg

12/10/2025

Sun, Sand, and Science! ☀️

Taking a moment for a slow flow on the beach in Jamaica, but the real magic happens inside your body.

For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, movement is non-negotiable medicine. As our hormones shift, we start losing precious bone density and muscle mass—which directly impacts our longevity and vitality.

This is your reminder that every mindful exercise is an investment in your future. We aren’t just working out; we are actively building muscle to support metabolism and protecting our skeletal structure. Every deep, intentional breath (a reminder to practice breathing deep!) is part of that process.

Don’t wait for weakness. Start building strength today. Join me in making movement your ultimate defense strategy!

Get started on your journey with my Free Yoga Kickstart Guide. Do these 3 short videos with me and let me know how you go!

COMMENT “KICKSTART” to get the free guide.

12/09/2025

The case study shared by Dr. Al-Humaidhi illustrates the critical consequences of medical gaslighting and failure to properly investigate common perimenopausal symptoms.

A woman in her 40s was repeatedly treated for fatigue and anemia, which were symptoms of dangerously low ferritin due to unaddressed heavy periods. This ultimately led to critical anemia and a diagnosis of heart failure. This situation highlights a severe gap in healthcare: the failure to connect heavy menstrual bleeding in perimenopause with iron depletion, which compromises the body's entire system.

Key takeaways for practitioners and patients:
* Ferritin levels in menstruating women should be significantly higher than the bare minimum (ideally 60+, aiming for 100).
* Heavy periods during perimenopause are not "normal" and must be investigated as a potential root cause of anemia and related systemic issues.
* We must advocate for comprehensive testing and stop normalizing the discomforts that precede serious health crises.
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Full discussion and patient outcome details on Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast: Link below for this episode:

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtWLiHvg1T4

🎧 Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JwAFQ5PWd5f8iHEWwvntC?si=E9p2wDL3Q6aNJjToU03ZBw

12/09/2025

This is what happens when we gaslight women’s health concerns. 💔

A patient in her 40s kept presenting with debilitating fatigue and heavy periods, only to be dismissed. The shocking result? Critical anemia and a diagnosis of heart failure.

Anemia isn’t just “being tired.” Low ferritin levels deplete your oxygen carrying capacity, pushing your body to a breaking point. Her iron was 2. 🤯

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi shares this urgent story to show why heavy periods in perimenopause must be investigated—and why we need to demand better care. If you’re struggling with fatigue, heavy bleeding, or think you’re being gaslit, it’s time to check your ferritin.

Watch/Listen to the full episode on Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast:

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtWLiHvg1T4

🎧 Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JwAFQ5PWd5f8iHEWwvntC?si=E9p2wDL3Q6aNJjToU03ZBw

12/09/2025

There is nothing like the warmth of the sun on your skin to relax you - and then there’s the salt from the sea that somehow rejuvenates your whole body. Drink it all in when you get the chance.

12/08/2025

Are you surviving the holidays, or enjoying them? 🎁

If peri-menopause or menopause has turned holiday pressure into an overwhelming surge, you are not alone. Hormone shifts make crowded rooms louder, schedules heavier, and stress feel exponentially bigger.

It’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system asking for intentional care.
The beautiful truth is: You don’t have to just push through.

In her new post, Tabatha DeBruyn shares how it all begins with your breath. She gives you two simple, powerful practices—including the essential 4-7 exhale—that instantly shift your body out of fight-or-flight, helping you:

🌿 Regulate emotions before gatherings.
🌙 Interrupt 2 a.m. looping thoughts for better sleep.

Stop bracing through the season, and start being present for the moments that matter. Your nervous system is your greatest ally, and your breath is the key that unlocks it.
Tap the link below or in our bio to read the full guide! 👇

★ Beyond The Hot Flash Blog👉🏻www.yogawithands.com/blog

✨ Ready for more personalized support? Check out the link in the post to book a complimentary Discovery Call with this awesome human 💗

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12/06/2025

HUGE NEWS in hormone replacement therapy!

🚨 Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi shares significant news about the FDA’s recent decision to remove the black box warning from ALL estrogen-containing HRT products, including low-dose vaginal estrogens.

For years, this warning caused unnecessary fear and prevented countless women from accessing vital relief. Now, the FDA has finally undone incredible damage, admitting they got it wrong on HRT safety. This is a game-changer for menopause care and a massive win for women’s health!

Join Andrea Van Niekerk and Dr. Noor as they discuss this historic shift and what it means for rethinking menopause treatment.

Get the full episode on Beyond The Hot Flash Podcast:

▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/jtWLiHvg1T4

🎧 Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JwAFQ5PWd5f8iHEWwvntC?si=E9p2wDL3Q6aNJjToU03ZBw

12/05/2025

Last morning yoga on the beach. Next session at 5pm, sunset yoga. I collaborated with the lovely Annick💗who did a sound bath healing practice after my yoga session! Incredible!!

12/03/2025

Beautiful sunsets in Jamaica! Yoga at 10am and 5pm during the week in the hotel studio and Fridays I teach 8am & 5pm on the beach!