Maitrī Yoga and Wellness

04/07/2026

Strength training is a MUST in perimenopause and menopause.

There are lots of ways to go about it:
🏋🏻‍♂️body weight
🏋🏻‍♂️ resistance bands
🏋🏻‍♂️ free weights
🏋🏻‍♂️ weight machines
🏋🏻‍♂️ functional training
🏋🏻‍♂️ circuit training
🏋🏻‍♂️ barre with weights
🏋🏻‍♂️ yoga with weights
🏋🏻‍♂️ weighted vests
🏋🏻‍♂️ plyometrics…..

Share in the comments what you’ve tried and what you like.🤩
If you are at a loss with where to start, let’s talk!
Message me to schedule a time.

04/04/2026

Are you waking up with stiff, achy joints?

👉 More than HALF of women in menopause are dealing with joint pain—-and no one talks about it.

👉 Joint pain doesn’t just “happen”. It spikes during perimenopause due to the drop in estrogen levels.

👉 You’re NOT getting weaker, your risk of joint pain actually increases during this phase.

👉 Estrogen isn’t just about your menstrual cycle. It actually helps to keep your joints cushioned and feeling pain-free.

👉 After age 50 women are more likely than men to develop serious joint issues and osteoarthritis becomes more common.

👉 it’s more crucial than ever to support your body in the ways that it truly needs to be supported.

🌷Most women spend years being told their joint pain is just aging. I help them understand what’s actually happening hormonally — and build a movement plan that works with their body, not against it. DM me JOINTS to learn more about working together. 🌿

03/30/2026

Just a pigeon here to let you know…the next

MIDLIFE HORMONE HEALTH

FREE community information session for women is

Wednesday, April 29th

6:30-7:30pm

Chapel Hill Public Library

100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill

Space is LIMITED and you MUST PRE-REGISTER using the link above.
Spaces are filling, get yours now!

03/26/2026

For nutrition month, I’m highlighting joint health today!
The topic came up in my recent Menopause Conversation in Durham, and I’d like to share!

Add:
Salmon, mackerel, sardines
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Turmeric & Ginger
and a rainbow of vegetables on your plate everyday to keep your joints healthy, free from inflammation, and pain free!

In addition, try to avoid processed foods, sugars, and alcohol, as these increase inflammation.

Share your favorite foods from this list in the comments below!

03/24/2026

Change is hard on a normal day.
The menopause transition requires support and attention in many areas.
Let me be your support to create change.
Use the link above to set up a free call to find out about my one-on-one coaching.

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03/17/2026

03/17/2026

Another reminder for NUTRITION MONTH:

As estrogen shifts women need to think about three important nutritional needs during the menopausal transition:

1) Protein for muscles
2)Heart Healthy Fats and Fiber to protect cardiovascular heart health
3)Calcium rich foods to support bone density

Add these to your meals this week:
🥚eggs
🐟 salmon or sardines
🥑avocado
🥬leafy greens
🥣Greek yogurt
🫘lentils
🌰nuts and seeds

Prioritize your changing body! 💗💪🤸🏽

03/15/2026

It’s NUTRITION MONTH and I’m highlighting PROTEIN to build muscles and support bones during the menopausal transition.
EASY TIP!
Just add liquid egg whites to however you would normally cook your eggs at breakfast and you get an additional 5 g of protein per serving.
That brought my breakfast of avocado toast, and two eggs up to 22.2 g of protein! 🤩
The avocado provides good fat, so don’t be swayed by that number we need good fats to help with temperature regulation!
I added some blueberries to round out my breakfast, giving me food from four different food groups at breakfast.
I tried to eat from all 5 food groups during as many meals as possible!
If I wanted to get some calcium, I could’ve added some dark green leafy vegetables, which I am out of at the moment I need to go grocery shopping! 😆

Pro tip: try using the Zoe Health food app to assist me in determining my protein intake for the day.
Send me a message and I’ll send you a link to get the app.

03/13/2026

It’s World Sleep Day 😴💤🛌
and I’ve got a few tips for women on the menopausal transition:

Follow the 10-5-3-2-1 rule for sleep:

😴 Eliminate caffeine 10 hours before sleep.
🛌 Cut alcohol 3 hours before bed.
💤Stop working 2 hours before bed.
🌙Stop screen time 1 hour before bed.

Sleep well 😴…

03/12/2026

🍎 It’s nutrition month, so I’m highlighting some great recipes for women in the menopausal transition. 🍓
This is what I eat almost every morning with a little salad! Here’s the recipe and enjoy! 🥗

The evening before mix together:
1/4 c chia seeds
1/4 c cacao powder
2 cups milk of choice (I use Ripple for 8 g added protein)
1/4 c protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Whisk well and divide into jars.
Makes 2 servings. 😋
This recipe has 38 grams protein and 17 grams fiber. 🎉

Don’t forget to sign up for my program in Durham, NC on Wednesday 3/18. Sign up using the link above. Advance Registration required.

03/08/2026

I’m celebrating women as a collective today and sharing 3 stories of celebration this week. I encourage ALL women to continue supporting and celebrating each other. Together, we are stronger. 🤩💕