WTF Is Happening to My Body?! A Guide to Perimenopause Through an Ayurvedic Lens | Yogatation

If you’ve been asking yourself, “WTF is happening to my body?”—you’re not alone.

You might be in your mid-30s or early 40s, and suddenly things feel... off. Your periods shift. Sleep gets weird. You feel tired but wired, foggy but anxious. You want to scream and cry but also isolate. You’re not broken. You’re likely in perimenopause, the hormonal transition before menopause.

And while most Western approaches shrug and say "it's just hormones," Ayurveda actually gives us a beautiful, supportive roadmap.

What Is Perimenopause? (And Why No One Talks About It)

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause—and it can start as early as your 30s. Your hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, begin to fluctuate wildly, affecting everything from mood and metabolism to skin and sleep.

Symptoms can include:

• Irregular periods

• Hot flashes

• Anxiety or depression

• Insomnia

• Fatigue or burnout

• Bloating and digestive issues

  
  

Yet so many women feel dismissed. That’s where Ayurveda can change the game.

My Personal WTF Moment (and Why I Turned to Ayurveda)

I didn’t even know I was in perimenopause until I felt completely unraveled. I had painful cycles, crashing energy, and mood swings I couldn’t explain. I blamed burnout. But deep down, I knew something hormonal was happening.

Ayurveda helped me see myself again—and then support myself with compassion and consistency.

The Ayurvedic View of Hormonal Shifts in Midlife

In Ayurveda, perimenopause is viewed through the lens of Vata energy. Vata governs change, movement, and the nervous system. As we age, Vata naturally increases—especially in perimenopause.

This is why we feel:

• Unstable

• Restless

• Anxious

• Dry (skin, joints, digestion)

• Unanchored from our identity

  
  

Balancing Vata becomes key during perimenopause. Think: warmth, grounding, routine, oil, rest.

Dosha Imbalances in Perimenopause (and What to Do)

Each woman experiences perimenopause uniquely, depending on her constitution.

• Vata Imbalance: anxiety, dryness, insomnia, irregular cycles

• Pitta Imbalance: anger, hot flashes, irritability, heavy bleeding

• Kapha Imbalance: weight gain, sluggishness, depression

  
  

Ayurveda doesn’t just treat symptoms. It balances your whole system.

5 Daily Ayurvedic Rituals That Support Hormone Harmony

1. Warm Lemon Water: Stimulates digestion and flushes toxins.

2. Abhyanga (Self-Oil Massage): Calms the nervous system, supports lymphatic flow.

3. Early Bedtimes: In bed by 10 PM to support melatonin and cortisol rhythms.

4. Spiced Herbal Tea (Cumin-Coriander-Fennel): Supports digestion and hormone metabolism.

5. Grounding Meals: Warm, cooked foods with healthy fats to stabilize Vata.

   
   

Bonus: Somatic Healing Practices for Emotional Rollercoasters

• Gentle breathwork (like 4-7-8 breathing)

• Somatic tracking to notice sensations and shift energy

• Slow movement or restorative yoga to regulate your nervous system

  
  

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

This is not the end. It’s the beginning of your next chapter. Perimenopause is a rite of passage. And with the right support, you can feel more connected, embodied, and powerful than ever before.

Want personalized support? Book a free 15 min consult for my Ayurvedic Hormone Healing sessions.

Love & Light,

Tal xo

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