It is now common knowledge that our bodies respond directly to our thoughts and don’t always know what is really happening to us physically in real time versus what we are imagining. If we catch ourselves having unhelpful thoughts, we might be creating dis-ease in our bodies in the form of aches and pains, among other things. Our thoughts can seem quite harmless; however, you would be surprised how impactful they can be on our energy and comfort levels. It can be quite revealing once you increase awareness of what you unconsciously feed your mind and track your thoughts and their frequency. And I'm not talking about obvious negative self-talk here! I'm talking about repeating things that might even be objectively true at the time, over and over, until it grows into something bigger. There are adjustments we can make! Not false positivity, but little tweaks in how we talk to ourselves.

On top of it all, one of the “not-so pleasant” symptoms women can experience during the perimenopause and menopause transition is increased feelings of anxiety. It is a scientific fact that these mood changes can be directly linked to drops in hormones as our bodies age. It can be extremely frustrating because it’s not the first thing we might think of as the cause of our discomfort. We start to wonder why, all of a sudden, we are feeling more anxious than usual, even though our real-life stressors haven’t changed enough to justify how we feel. I’ve experienced this firsthand. Luckily, I’ve received tremendous support from my family physician and have also found it helpful to apply strategies recommended by Lee Harris and Dr. Joe Dispenza.

Let’s face it, 2025 was not easy for most of us, and setting new resolutions for the upcoming year might not feel quite right yet. What I’m proposing is a workshop-style series where we explore our thoughts, how we might be keeping ourselves stuck in an unconscious, addictive loop, and how it may be affecting our bodies. 

For the hour and 25 minutes we are together, we will engage in stress-relief movement through a variety of asanas and also work towards creating healthier thought habits through various methods. I’m not promising to change your life, but I am promising to walk beside you as we take the first steps towards welcoming a healthier version of ourselves.

If this resonates with you, by all means, please sign up! Spots are limited. It is a little more expensive than my usual offering; however, I will draw on my therapist and wellness-coaching toolbox to do the best I can!

Thursdays in February ( 5th, (no class on the 12th), 19th, 26th) from 6:45 PM to 8 PM. This is a series that builds on itself, so it is best to register only if you can make all 3 classes.

Cost: $120 (etransfer info@mariannedisipio.com)

The Little Red Barn of Joy, 25013 Township Rd. 254, Calgary AB T3R 1A2