Verena

Verena is a Parental Burnout Coach, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, as well as a mother to an energetic 5-year-old daughter. She's the heart and soul behind Yogamelia, in Crassier (near Nyon, in Switzerland). With a deep passion for supporting busy mums, Verena is dedicated to helping them discover more calm, confidence, and ease in both motherhood and life.

Reconnect with Yourself as a Mum: Why It Matters

In this blog post, I’ll explore why mums often feel disconnected from themselves during motherhood, explain the natural process of matrescence, and share how yoga, meditation, breathwork, and coaching can help you reconnect with who you are now for a more balanced, fulfilling life. Motherhood is a beautiful, yet deeply transformative experience, but it’s easy […]

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The Struggle to Prioritise Self-Care: What Holds Us Back?

In this blog post, I’ll explore the limiting beliefs that prevent us mums from prioritising self-care and mindfulness, and share how to overcome them for a more sustainable, joy- and restful life. Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs – Why Is Self-Care So Difficult? We mums are juggling a million things at once—work, home, children, and

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The Transformative Power of Meditation – For Motherhood & Life

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the evidence-based benefits of meditation and the results you can expect from a regular meditation practice in both motherhood and your wider life. In the hustle and bustle of modern motherhood, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. Between managing household chores, attending to the needs of

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5 Meditation Myths Cleared Up: Start Your Practice Today

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the most common myths around meditation and the truth behind them, along with some practical tips to get you started on your meditation journey. Have you ever read about meditation and planned to start but didn’t follow through? Meditation can seem daunting or unapproachable due to several common

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Embracing Imperfection: Liberate Yourself from Perfectionism

In this blog post, we’ll delve into perfectionism – what it is, what is costs us and how to let go of it! Perfectionism – it’s a word that resonates with many of us, especially mothers juggling the endless demands of family, work, and personal life.  But what does it truly mean? According to the

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Self-compassion: A Lifeline for Parents

Parenthood is a beautiful, transformative journey, but it can also be incredibly demanding and overwhelming. As a parent, you might often find yourself juggling countless responsibilities, from managing household chores to attending to your children’s needs, all while trying to maintain a semblance of personal balance. In this whirlwind, self-compassion can be your greatest ally,

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Embracing the Present Moment with Mindful Parenting

As a busy mum, you juggle countless responsibilities—work, family, household chores, and more. Amidst the chaos, it’s easy to lose sight of the present moment. But what if I told you that embracing Mindful Parenting could transform your experience of motherhood? Let’s explore how being a mindful mama can lead to greater joy, connection, and

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Redefining Balance: Practical Steps for Parental Burnout Recovery

In this blog post, we’ll explore practical steps for parental burnout recovery, aiming to redefine balance and restore harmony to family life. Parenting is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest joys, but it’s also a journey fraught with challenges, stressors, and moments of exhaustion. For many parents juggling the demands of modern life, the concept of

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Finding Calm in Chaos: Meditation for Busy Mums

In this blog post, we’ll look at what meditation truly is, explore its benefits, and discover practical techniques tailored specifically for busy mums like yourself. In the whirlwind of motherhood, finding moments of peace can seem like an elusive dream. From managing endless to-do lists to nurturing our little ones, the chaos can sometimes feel

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Breaking the Taboo of Parental Burnout: Myths vs. Reality

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the taboo of parental burnout, exploring the myths and the importance of breaking the silence. As the World Health Organization (WHO) has included burnout as a syndrome in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), defining it as ‘a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has

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