Episode 5 | Cortisol Crashes and Yoga Nidra Power Naps

We're on episode 5 already of @hormones.and.handstands and this week it’s all about stress hormones - and how we manage them.

Victoria talks about Yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) a type of guided relaxation that she practices and teaches, also known as NSDR

- Why it’s the ultimate power nap, 20 minutes is said to be the equivalent of 2 hours sleep
- How she used to do it the stationery cupboard at work at The Mail on Sunday to save her sanity!
- How it’s similar to hypnosis and manifesting, helping you shape your future
- How it can helps recover after illness, manage menopause symptoms such as anxiety and reshape unhelpful beliefsEvery week Pippa tackles a different hormone and in this episode it’s cortisol. It’s our main stress hormone but it’s also a lot more.
- It affects weight and resilience
- It peaks in the morning top get us out of bed, but if it’s still high at night it suppresses melatonin the sleep hormone
- lt’s anti-inflammatory in a good amount
- Too high and its suppresses the immune system and damages gut liningWe discuss the supplements and lifestyle practices we rely in to manage stress. Magnesium is Pippa’s top pick.

Pippa's Links:

Website: https://www.pippacampbellhealth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippacampbell_health/

 

Victoria's Links:

Website: https://victoriawoodhall.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriawoodhall

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@victoriawoodhallyoga

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