Penvita Health and Wellbeing

Are you looking for a small group Pilates class with highly trained and experienced instructors?

Please be in touch if you are looking a new position as a physiotherapist 😀

Really glad to see that Neal's Yard Organic Remedies are offering up to 35% off many products for their Black Friday event.

As always I go straight to the Frankincense Intense skincare range. Happy to see that many of the products have been included and just in time as I'm at the bottom of my jar of moisturiser!

I'm also trying out the Beauty Boost nutritional supplement *'Age well from within with frankincense and vitamin C to support normal collagen formation'*

I'm giving my skin some support through the cold winter months!

https://bit.ly/NYOBeauty-Boost

Enjoy using the natural, organic and wonderful benefits of the products and gorgeous smells of the essential oils. 💜

As their products are natural they don't keep a massive stock so be quick to get yourself a bargain.

The sale ends 30th November.

Really excited to be teaching a new Pilates class at Action Physiotherapy in Stony Stratford.

It starts in October and is fully booked already!

Francinsence Intense moisturiser and facial products are my favourite. So good for my aging skin!

I've just ordered mine with 25% off.

(The EXTRA 5% OFF is until 11.59pm tonight - Wednesday 26 April)

Penny Carman NYR Organic Independent Consultant Independent consultant for NYR Organic - Discover the benefits of using natural and organic health an

Full class at Pilates tonight, so lovely to see regulars, returners and some new faces as well

But just before i went in to teach i just had to take a photo if this beautiful sunset.

Do you live near in or around Bedfordshire? Are you female looking to connect with other women? Do you need some time out for self-care?

Maybe the Women's Red Tent Circle is what you are looking for.

Red Tent Bedfordshire October Circle Join us for a gentle, judgement free space to share yourself and to witness other women's stories

Tried a sample of this super tasty, sugar free, high fibre granola.
Will definitely recommend this to my clients.
A really healthy addition to the diet which tastes good too.

Thank you

What's happening for you at the moment?

Are you female over 45?
Have you reached the next phase of your life and wondering 'what next?'
Maybe you don't recognise your body any more - or the person looking back at you in the mirror?

Would talking to a nutrition and Wellbeing coach help?

Message me.
I support women with their health...naturally

Ladies - can you relate to these habits...
~ Eating whilst driving?
~ Eating when you are stressed?
~ Eating whilst watching TV?
~ Eating at your desk whilst working?
~ Eating whilst scrolling on your phone?

All these things can have a negative affect on our health, wellbeing and yes body weight!

Why? Let me tell you two reasons.

* You're not focusing on the food you're eating and therefore missing the hunger or I'm full signals your body is sending - which means you eat more!

* By eating when you are not resting you are in the 'fight or flight' (as opposed to the 'rest and digest') branch of the autonomic nervous system. Hello belly fat!!!

Would you like to change that? Here is a link to a free ebook which gives some activities to have a go at and reflect on.
This is what I call a diet without changing the food you're eating!

Sign up for the e-book here.
https://bit.ly/Mind-Eat~

LBT ladies working their glutes with a raised hip bridge.

Our glutes (buttocks) can get lazy from too much sitting...which can cause lower back issues, knee pain, and instability in the pelvis

Have you got a lazy butt?!!

Have you found as you have moved into your 40s or 50s that your shape is changing?

More weight around your middle? A belly that you never used to have? ...and even though you're doing the same things - eating the same things, exercising the same way - the excess pounds have gone on and the muffin top has appeared? 😲

I can totally relate. 

As we move into our menopausal years - yes even before the age of 50 - our hormones are all over the place.

Follow me, and join me in the women's only private Facebook group (link in bio) and look out for the next group programme that will be running next month. 

What a very long, busy, but hugely rewarding weekend teaching the students on the Health Coaching Diploma course

Watching students progress from being so anxious about having their first health coaching client to being excited after completing their first real life coaching practical gives me a warm glow.

I'm especially pleased that they take on board the feedback given and even better when i see them put that into practice to improve their coaching skills.

I just love teaching the group from day one of their coaching module through to supporting them in their practical coaching sessions.

I feel like a proud mother 😅

The view from my Practice window today...Hale stones! Or is it starting to snow 😯

Think I'll close the window now. The sun was shining 5 minutes ago!

We often treat ourselves with sweet 'treats' which are often not much of a treat for our body!

Start your self care routine in January...what will you do for yourself that is something you enjoy? Relaxing? Stress free?

Stress, both emotional and physical has a huge impact on our health - AND our *Immune System*...Not what we want at any time but especially not at the moment.
..and if you find it hard to relax, using essential oils can be amazingly therapeutic. The natural fragrance hits the olfactory nerves (our sensory system used for smelling), directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, (the emotional centre of the brain).

This is just one of the reasons I like the Neal's Yard products as their products contain quality essential oils.
So what will you choose for your self care?

(NYO have just announced a winter sale - many products up to 50% off!) https://bit.ly/NYOR-sale

It may be too late for Xmas gifts (or not if you are delivering gifts after Xmas) ...but how about treating yourself with a bargain gift.

We often treat ourselves with sweet 'treats' which are often not much of a treat for our body!

Start your self care routine in January...what will you do for yourself that is something you enjoy? Relaxing? Stress free?

Stress, both emotional and physical has a huge impact on our health - AND our *Immune System*...Not what we want at any time but especially not at the moment.
..and if you find it hard to relax, using essential oils can be amazingly therapeutic. The natural fragrance hits the olfactory nerves (our sensory system used for smelling), directly to the brain and especially impact the amygdala, (the emotional centre of the brain).

This is just one of the reasons I like the Neal's Yard products as their products contain quality essential oils.

So what will you choose for your self care?

Go direct to this page to look at the gifts with up to 50% off https://bit.ly/SelfCare-Sale

Preparing for this evening's class.

Tonight we're using bands and balls.

Some people love the bands workout so much they bring their own bands so they can use them at home as well..

Not just working an amazingly strong core, but also strengthening our legs and arms.

and oh so much more.

Oh wow what an amazing week I've had!

They may have been long, and busy days but what made it easier was the beautiful health and wellness retreat I was working at and the wonderful clients I have worked with.l and helped

Getting in early so I could just take in the countryside around me and say hello to the alpacas definitely energised me for the day ahead.

You can't beat sunny crisp mornings. 💜

Look who was waiting to great me this morning 💜

I'm working as a Practitioner all this week at the lovely Homefield Grange health and wellbeing retreat this week. It's in such a beautiful setting.

Menopause is a natural stage of life that every women will go through.

Acting before you get menopausal symptoms by considering diet, stress levels, activity levels and general life style prepares your body (and your mind) for the life change ahead of you.

On World Menopause Day

We all know change is hard, our brain is hard wired to keep us safe.

So looking after, not only our body, but also the way we think and feel about our life, can go a long way into preparing ourselves positively for our next life stage.
..and that is sooooo important. If you keep telling yourself it's all doom and gloom then that is what it will be.

Remember - you are amazing.
Remember - your brain is listening and it wants to help you achieve what you tell it!

So look after your health...AND look after your wellbeing. Because you truly are amazing

I just so love Neal's Yard Organic Remedies products.
Organic, use essential oils for therapeutic benefits and the absolutely wonderful smell (natural fragrance without any nasties!)
and no horrible additives which can damage our health and imbalance our hormones!

Here's the link to the SALE PAGE - this weekend only so get in quick. https://bit.ly/AutmnSale

I've been waiting for this... Autumn Sale up to 20% off.
I've just had a quick look and can see some of my favourites in the sale too.
Geranium and Orange hand wash smells just divine and after the harshness of anti-bac sprays it's lovely.

Organic Defence Aromatherapy Blend is also in the sale - a lovely essential oil to put in my humidifier which smells lovely as well as helping to cleanse the air of bugs.

And...the moisturiser I use daily so will be stocking up on a couple of jars of this. Frankincense Nourishing Cream.

What are your favourites?

Go to the shop link on this page or use this like to go straight to the sale page

https://bit.ly/AutmnSale

So the opposite problem of not sleeping is keeping focused during the day (a symptom of not sleeping!!)

Today I'm needing a little help with concentration and focus.

After a busy, active weekend you would think that sleep wouldn't be a problem for me! Tonight will be different (i'm telling my brain that now to prepare it for later!)

So what do you do when you need more focus during the day?

Caffeine? Sugar? - problem with those two is they give you a quick fix which then comes crashing down and you feel worse.

My solution is an essential oil mix into my humidifier of rosemary essential oil and peppermint essential oil. It's refreshing and works quickly as well.

Do you use essential oils?
These are the ones I use from Neals Yard Organic. https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/pennycarman

I'm feeling a little help is needed with focus and concentration ...an active and busy weekend with poor sleep is not a good mix!

Peppermint and rosemary essential oil in my humidifier and a few deep breaths

Are you a calorie counter?
Does it work?
I had a client that came to me for Weight loss and, it turned out, poor health...

She counted calories...

Saved up her calories to eat chocolate in the afternoon...
She didn't understand why she wasn't losing weight (and felt tired all the time) as she was only having 1200 calories a day.
If you're going to count calories make sure you're getting nutrient dense foods into you calorie count.
If my clients feel more in control if they are counting something, then we find a way to help them feel in control, and get results.
I get them to switch to counting colours of veg and fruit.
High in vitamins and minerals, amazing health benefits, tasty recipes or eaten raw as a snack, and a huge variety of choice.
Do you want some help with weight loss?
As a qualified natural health practitioner and coach you get the value of all my experience when we work together.

Let me know what you need help with. Email me [email protected]

Do you find your hair shampoo creates loads of lather?

I know I used to think if my shampoo or shower gel (or washing up liquid come to think of it!) doesn't create a lather then it's not working.

But this isn't the case. Shampoo lathers because it contains chemical compounds called Sulfates like Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS)

I'm trying out a Neals Yard shampoo (they have their summer sale on)
https://bit.ly/LatherFree
All NYO shampoos have a natural low lathering foam to avoid stripping away the hair’s natural oils, which can leave it feeling brittle and dry as well as irritating the scalp.

There are some bargains to be had with 50% off as well - but be quick as some are already out of stock.

My other favourite is the Orange and Geranium hand wash. It smells gorgeous and is kind to my hands after all the anti bac gels!

https://bit.ly/LatherFree

Do you Nibble at the food whilst cooking? We often do this mindlessly.
Not fully focusing on what you’re popping into your mouth – then when it comes to eating the meal you’re already full – but I bet you still eat the meal you prepared?
Both these things obviously impact on our weight.

🍆 Overeating,
🍆 Eating when we’re not hungry
🍆 Leaving it too late to eat so you’re starving and grab quick, easy, often unhealthy food
🍆 And eating mindlessly – not being aware of the food you’re putting into your mouth or of your body’s hunger signals.

Does this sound like you?
You're not alone.

Get in touch for a free coaching call.