Menopause Wellness: Grounding Techniques For A Smoother Menopause

Menopause brings with it a variety of physical, mental and emotional challenges. From hot flushes to mood swings, menopause can be a stressful journey. If you are in perimenopause, menopause or beyond, likely you’ve experienced some of the symptoms associated with this phase of life.

A lack of information and education surrounding menopause has been an obstacle in years gone by, but thankfully the conversation has started. Menopause is becoming increasingly talked and written about, ways of alleviating some of the challenging symptoms are becoming more widely understood.

In my menopause journey a holistic approach has been transformative. Discovering how to use grounding techniques and weave them into my daily routine has helped me in my menopause journey. Grounding can help relieve symptoms and side effects associated with menopause. Feeling grounded is not only a powerful stress management tool but also plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and happiness.

Menopause can be a physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster often leaving us with a feeling of disconnect from our changing body and mental state. Feeling grounded helps us feel safe and helps us find calm,  supporting our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Incorporating grounding practices into daily routines can make a difference in managing menopause symptoms.

What is Grounding?

Grounding really means connecting with the present moment and establishing a sense of stability and balance within yourself. Grounding involves bringing awareness to your body, emotions, and surroundings, fostering a connection that helps alleviate stress and anxiety.

Benefits Of Grounding

Stress Reduction: Grounding techniques can effectively lower stress hormone levels, promoting a more relaxed state of being.

Emotional Stability: Connecting with the present moment fosters emotional balance, helping women navigate the emotional rollercoaster often experienced during menopause.

Improved Sleep: Grounding practices contribute to better sleep quality, a common concern for menopausal women.

Enhanced Concentration: Being grounded promotes mental clarity, aiding in better focus and concentration, helping combat brain fog, another symptom associated with menopause.

Physical Well-being: Grounding has been associated with reduced inflammation and improved immune function, contributing to overall health.

Grounding Techniques for calm, balance and ease during menopause

Below are some grounding techniques that can help elevate feelings of calmness, balance and ease.

Building up some practices that resonate with you and can be easily slotted into your regular life is probably the best way forward. Try out a few and see which ones help you most.

Breath Work

Incorporate deep breathing exercises into your daily routine. Focus on slow, intentional breaths to calm the nervous system and reduce stress, such as diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing or 4,6, 8 breathing.

Click here for a short breath work tutorial on diaphragmatic breathing.

Yoga

Engage in gentle yoga practices that emphasize grounding poses. Exploring poses like mountain pose, tree pose, child’s pose and different forward folds can help establish a connection with the earth.

Mindfulness Meditation

Practice mindfulness to bring attention to the present moment. Mindful breathing and body scans can help create a sense of groundedness. Head to Insight Timer to enjoy thousands of guided meditations for free.

Spend Time In Nature

Spend time outdoors, connecting with nature. When the season allows try walking barefoot on grass or soil, known as earthing, can have grounding effects.

Journaling

Write down your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and release emotional tension. Reflecting on positive aspects of your life can contribute to a more grounded mindset.

Aromatherapy

Use calming scents such as lavender or chamomile in a diffuser, to create a soothing environment that promotes relaxation.

As we navigate menopause, getting familiar with grounding techniques and including them into our daily lives can enhance overall well-being. By embracing practices like breath work, yoga, and mindfulness, we can develop a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. These deeper connections we form can positively affect our health, happiness, and provide a sense of grounded stability for every stage of life.

To experience a Grounding Yoga Nidra click here.

Receive your Midlife Reset Guide. You will  receive 3 different practices that can be fit into the busiest of days. Sign up and you will receive the guide, including

Mindful Morning Movement

Mid day Guided Meditation for clarity of thought

Soothing breathwork practice to help you sleep better.

It’s time to take control of your menopause journey and explore the wonderful benefits of grounding.

If you are struggling with menopause please always consult your medical practitioner for advice.