Somatic Breath Practice for Menopause Balance

Thank you for being here, I hope this short practice can help you in some way to find a moment to pause and reset.

Choose a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your body, ensuring that your spine is aligned, and your limbs are relaxed.

Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Take a moment to connect with your breath, feeling the rise and fall of your chest and belly as you inhale and exhale.

Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, allowing your belly to expand. Pause your breath for another count of four, if this is available to you, noticing the sensations in your body.

Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of four, releasing any tension or stress. Pause for a count of four before your next breath. let your breath be easy and don’t force the breath or gasp for your next breath, if this happens change the pace of your count to suit you.

Continue with a sense of ease for several minutes then,

As you continue the four-count breathing pattern, bring your awareness to different areas of your body, starting with your feet and moving up through your legs, pelvis, abdomen, chest, arms, shoulders, neck, and head.

With each exhale, consciously release any tension or discomfort you notice. You can chose to do this quickly or take your time,

As you near the end of the practice, think of something you are grateful for during this phase of your life.

Inhale deeply, visualizing your gratitude filling your body, and exhale, imagining it radiating out into the world.

After a few more cycles of breath, gently wiggle your fingers and toes to bring your awareness back to your surroundings.

Slowly open your eyes and take a moment to notice and reflect on how you feel.

Carry the sense of balance, relaxation, and gratitude with you throughout your day.

Remember to pause, throughout your day to reset, recharge and breath with a conscious awareness.

This simple, yet powerful somatic breath practice helps to reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and cultivate a sense of gratitude and balance during the menopause journey.

Incorporate it into your daily routine to enhance your overall well-being and embrace the transformative power of menopause.

Sense Greater Peace

love Sue xxx

Maybe try my recorded short practices for menopause on insight timer

Menopause Support

Menopause Reset

or these meditations to cultivate joy and gratitude inn the present moment

Appreciation Break:Elevate Your Joy

Cultivating Gratitude ( no music) there is a version with music also you may like to try

Thank you and have a calm and peaceful day

love Sue xx

Sue Dawson

About Sue Dawson

Founder of Sense Greater Peace, Sue Dawson embodies over 30 years of dedicated practice in nurturing embodied movement, energy practices, and soulful inquiry. Drawing on extensive experience in yoga, Pilates, sound healing, and kinesiology—alongside a heartfelt passion for Eastern practices—Sue creates pathways that nurturer inner clarity and resilient well-being.

Her work honours both personal insight and collective connection. In each class, retreat, and one-to-one session, she gently weaves together practices that support the inner landscape, nurture shared wisdom, and invite practical tools for daily life.

Situated in Woolacombe, North Devon, her upcoming studio, Sense Greater Peace Shala, is envisioned as a sanctuary where personal growth and community support come together.

Sue is committed to empowering every individual on a journey toward authentic self-discovery, inviting a balanced engagement with both inner awareness and external possibilities.

https://www.sensegreaterpeace.co.uk
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