When your life is in danger, the hypothalamus (a gland in the brain) sends out a danger message to your adrenal glands. This would cause the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a stress hormone.

The role of cortisol is to convert the amino acids in the liver and muscles into glucose so that you can use the energy immediately. It also puts nearly all your other systems on hold to preserve energy. Included is the reproductive system and digestion.

It’s a fabulous system, and it works. It’s incredibly effective when you need a burst of energy to escape from danger. If it wasn’t, nature/God/evolution would have designed another method.

But you are not designed for sustained, chronic stress, day after week after month after year.

Your body cannot tell the difference between life-threatening danger and financial difficulties, or newspaper headlines, so it has the same stress response every time there is a perceived threat. Thankfully a life-threatening event that you need to escape from rarely occurs, but what is your body going to do with the energy that was produced and not used? Often it stores it as fat around the belly.

Cortisol and weight gain

Stress can impact your food choices. You are designed to crave sugary, fatty foods when you’re under stress, it’s simply responding to a hormonal trigger. Everyone has their favourite comfort foods.

But what happens when the pressure triggering those hormones doesn’t let up? Can long-term stress cause unhealthy weight gain? Yes. Yes, it can.

Cortisol is released when you are feeling physical or psychological stress. Like adrenalin, it is a fight-or-flight hormone. Stress hormones slow down physiological processes that aren’t crucial to surviving the immediate threat, such as metabolism and reproduction and speed up the ones you need immediately, such as heart rate.

It raises your blood pressure and insulin production while suppressing your immune system. As your insulin levels increase, your blood sugar drops, making you crave fatty, sugary foods.

Back when humans had to run away from wild animals and other serious environmental threats, a temporary increase in cortisol was a useful mechanism. But today, stress is more long term.

Over time, elevated cortisol can wreak havoc on your body.

There are many studies that show the connection between stress and weight gain and one study that found high cortisol levels enhance the feeling of satisfaction when you eat fatty, sugary foods.

Elevated cortisol levels in your body lower your metabolism and encourage cravings for fat and sugars while healthy habits, like getting enough sleep, exercising and eating a healthy diet, are harder to maintain when you feel like you’re maxed out emotionally.

Constant cortisol output can strain your adrenal glands, leading to adrenal dysfunction or burnout. Your adrenals get fatigued from the constant demand to release cortisol into your bloodstream, and they eventually stop responding. This is known as a low-cortisol imbalance, where you have a full night’s sleep but don’t feel rested and depend on caffeine or sugar to get you through the day.

It’s a vicious cycle, and your hormones are so intricately linked you can’t experience one imbalance without having it affect other systems in your body. This leads to multiple symptoms and imbalances, affecting everything from your mood, sleep, energy and productivity levels, to your weight, fertility and health and happiness.

• The frequency with which you get headaches and migraines

• Your energy levels during the day and ability to sleep at night

• Your muscles, including your heart

• Your skin and hair

• Your teeth and jaw

• Your digestive system

• Your immune system

• Your sex life

• Your breathing

• Your menstrual cycle

• Your fertility

Stress and reproductive health

Lowering stress levels is vital to a healthy menstrual cycle and your fertility.

An increase in cortisol levels disrupts your insulin’s ability to control blood sugar levels. This can increase levels of testosterone, preventing or delaying your body from releasing an egg during ovulation, or increase oestrogen, which is linked to PMS, painful periods, fibroids, cysts, etc.

When cortisol demand gets high, your body steals the resources it needs from progesterone to meet it. This lowers the level of progesterone, which is needed to get pregnant, sustain a healthy pregnancy, decrease PMS symptoms and have a regular cycle.

Increased cortisol levels can delay or even prevent an egg from being released. This is your body’s way of prioritising energy for survival.

A decrease in progesterone can lead to high oestrogen or oestrogen dominance, with symptoms ranging from painful periods, headaches, fibroids or cysts, mood swings, low libido and weight gain, primarily around the hip/butt/thigh area.

Your body is especially susceptible to stress after ovulation, which can cause changes in your period including spotting, early or late arrival, and heavier bleeding.

If you skipped ovulation due to excess stress, you can still have a breakthrough bleed, although this is not a period. A late or missing period due to excess stress is often a precursor to reproductive health issues such as cysts, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, etc.

A lot of the ways you can reduce your stress levels will also help you get or stay at a healthy weight (and vice versa).

Ways to reduce stress and support your hormonal balance

Managing stress is a key factor in hormone balance, a healthy menstrual cycle and fertility, but it’s not realistic to expect stress to just go away, as you will encounter stressful situations and events throughout your lifetime (and most likely the foreseeable future, given the world’s current state).

It’s important to have tools available to manage and reduce stress so that you are able to return to homeostasis and optimise your hormonal health.

Your brain may try to convince you otherwise, but your health shouldn’t have to take a backseat during times of stress.

Such things as exercise, meditation, mindfulness exercises, relaxation are all ways that you can work toward good stress management.

1. Eat a well balanced diet

There are many reasons you eat, only some of which have to do with hunger.

If you find yourself reflexively opening the fridge, take a moment to think about why you’re doing what you’re doing.

If the reason is, “I just really need to talk to some chocolate about this situation at work,” take a breath and walk away.

If that kind of isn’t possible right now, set a timer for 30 minutes after you first start craving that bag of crisps or cake. Then, forget about it and do something else, preferably, something fun.

When the timer goes off, you may find that your craving is gone – because you weren’t hungry in the first place.

A well-rounded, nutrient-dense diet is essential for balancing your blood sugar levels, optimising gut and liver function and minimising stress on the body. Eat balanced meals regularly through the day and eat in a calm environment to ensure your body can tap into its parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode), so your body will be able to utilise and absorb the nutrients.

Minimise foods that cause excess stress and inflammation in your body, such as processed or sugary foods, and excess caffeine or alcohol.

Adequate hydration is crucial for every bodily system. Because everyone is different, from how high your central heating thermostat is set, how active you are, what you eat, etc. it’s pointless to give an amount of water to drink each day. If your urine is clear, you are hydrated. The more colour and smell, the more dehydrated you are. And thirst is the last sign your body gives you that you need water.

2. Set a timer and go do something you love

Have you a growing pile of books that you haven’t read yet? Are your paints getting dried up? Is your garden starting to look like a graveyard? Set a timer for however much time you can spare, even if it’s only 10 minutes, and do something that makes you happy. Investing in yourself always pays off, even if you’re short on time.

3. Move

Exercise of any kind enhances mood, reduces stress and raises self-esteem.

There are so many good reasons to carve out a few minutes of your day for a walk.

Walking can be a social activity or an opportunity to tune everybody else out.

Research shows that a brisk walk can reduce sugary snack cravings.

Studies suggest that being out in nature is good for your mental health. But if the weather outside is frightful or you don’t feel safe walking alone, that’s OK. Walking in place, wherever you are, is a great alternative.

Walking strengthens the immune system

Consistent exercise and movement contributes to improved insulin regulation and sensitivity while decreasing stress and inflammation, all of which is important for optimal hormone health.

Schedule some sort of movement into your daily routine: walking, yoga, stretching etc.

4. Sleep

You NEED sleep. It is essential for your hormones and overall health. During sleep your body repairs the damage done in the day – it’s like taking out the rubbish. It is crucial for insulin regulation, cortisol, adrenal glands and inflammation.

But when you’re stressed out, sleep can be difficult. So, make a nighttime routine to train your body that after this, comes this, and the end is to drift off to sleep. Stop using electronics at least an hour before bed, exercise in the morning, use orange/red lights in the evening and avoid anything that induces anxiety, late night eating, alcohol, etc.

5. Focus on what you’re doing right

When you’re stressed it becomes all too easy to fixate on the things you’ve done wrong. Whatever it is, if you don’t live up to your own high ideals, resist the urge to engage in negative self-talk. Instead, focus on what you have done – and are doing – right.

A gratitude practice can be helpful here. Being grateful is good for your health. It’s also one of the best ways to overcome a scarcity mindset. Keep a gratitude journal. If that’s not your thing, find another way to cultivate an attitude of gratitude.

6. Set small, achievable goals

Whatever you are working on, be it your fitness, keeping a promise to yourself, or if you simply need to get through a difficult day in one piece, setting achievable SMART goals can help.

A SMART goal is:

• Specific.

• Measurable.

• Attainable.

• Relevant.

• Time-bound.

Don’t expect yourself to eliminate a source of chronic stress in a day. Instead, ask yourself what one or two things you can make happen today that will get you a step closer to that goal.

7. Breathing practices and meditation

Grounding practices such as breath work, mindfulness and mediation can help you to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system. This will help to reduce cortisol levels and promote balance in the body.

8. Connection and intimacy

Research has shown connection and intimacy are extremely effective at lowering stress in the body. Human touch, hugging, sex and orgasms release oxytocin, which decreases cortisol levels and promotes an overall sense of wellbeing. Both sex and orgasms are also important for a healthy menstrual cycle and promoting fertility.

9. Talk to somebody

The “somebody” you talk to doesn’t need to be a therapist. Talking to a friend, family member, colleague or partner may help you feel better.

There are two days left to claim your early bird discount of £100 for Mizan Practitioner Training in Marrakech, 2nd to 7th May 2027.

No need to pay in full, you can book a spot by paying £200 deposit.

Your fee includes course fees, food, accommodation and training materials.

Single occupancy: £1600

Shared room: £1450

If you have any questions please email the admin team: info@mizantherapy.com and you can also request a discovery call with Bushra to see if Mizan Training is right for you.

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Saturday 6th June, 10 am (UK)

If you have fibroids or work with women who have them, this workshop is crucial in giving tools for root level healing.

Western medicine has nothing to offer except medication or surgery. The only solution medical professionals have that can permanently remove fibroids is hysterectomy. All other procedures risk the fibroids growing back over time.

This is why we need an holistic, whole body and mind approach, which will get to the root cause.

There are five stages: removing oestrogens, supporting the liver, moving the blood, nourishing and nurturing the self, exploring the emotions. Only then do we get to root level healing.

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Mizan Pregnancy and Post Natal Training

10th and 11th June, Orgiva, Spain

Mizan Pregnancy and Post Natal Training includes massage on the belly, unlike many other pregnancy massage courses.

There is an online theory element leaving us to fully immerse in the practical skills during the course. We finish with sacred wrapping, the Mizan version of Closing the Bones.

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Mizan Practitioner Training

14th-19th June, Orgiva, Spain

11th-16th October, Yorkshire, UK

The second year offering Mizan Practitioner Training in Spain. The training is delivered in English.

Mizan training is much more than learning massage techniques. Our aim is to build a sisterhood of womb healers, and are doing so very successfully with a diversity of religions, beliefs, nationalities that we are proud of. We arrive at the course as strangers and part as family.

“This is a transformative course. The extent of experiential learning, information, wisdom and practice that happens within a week is immense, and the entire experience is wrapped in a warmth, acceptance and shared connection with the other participants rarely felt in any other learning environment. It is a safe place to stretch your own skills, insight and self-awareness to a level which surprises even you by the end of it”.

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90 Days to Peak Fertility: A Guide for Men - Online Launch

Saturday 20th June, 10 am (UK)

Every participant will receive a code for a discounted copy either print or digital.

Most men think pregnancy preparation starts after a positive test.

But science tells us something far more powerful: a father’s impact begins months before conception, during a window almost no one talks about. This window is the 90 days when a single sperm cell that will become his baby is still forming.

Those 90 days decide everything from embryo health to pregnancy stability .

The purpose of this guide is to provide you with practical information so you can be informed and, if necessary, take action.

This book is essential reading whether you are a man preparing for fatherhood, or practitioners working with men or women.

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Looking forward to connecting with you!

And recent research shows women are finding it difficult to cope these days.

It’s been a pretty rough few years. Everything from the coronavirus crisis to the invasion of Ukraine to the genocide in Palestine has put women on edge. And all against the backdrop of rising unemployment, austerity and the rising cost of living.

Given all of these factors it makes sense that so many young women are hurting so much.

Are you feeling the strain?

Do you need to restore balance?

Do you crave the comfort of women who understand?

Do you have the capacity to hear others?

I need this!

Sometimes you want to be able to turn up exactly as you are, unfiltered and simply be heard by others who understand. To give and receive the comfort, nourishment and nurturing that can sometimes be lacking in your life.

Whether you realise it or not, your womb stores your life experiences. As well as the individual experiences of each of us, there is the collective womb that binds all women with a golden thread, weaving a cumulative tapestry from the individual threads of each woman.

The fabulous Balqis is leading this online circle to help you to reclaim what was taken or given away and weave a new story for yourself and the collective. Let’s heal the world, one womb at a time.

When women collaborate and work together, magic happens. Women are steadily building new blueprints to carry us into the future, not only as mothers, aunts, sisters but as leaders, showing a womb-centred way of being.

Let’s pass the torch between us and to those who are to come.

I need this!

Nourish and Nurture is a FREE online circle for women, for YOU. There is an optional donation to the Mizan bursary to enable us to support women in difficult circumstances via the Mizan volunteer programme.

Living Peacefully with Endometriosis: A masterclass with Bushra

Sunday 24th May 2026

7 pm to 10 pm

Endometriosis is not simply a menstruation disease.

If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis, you’ll know how negative health professionals are. Which is understandable given the limited tools they have: medications and/or surgery. A quick “fix” that will see the endometriosis returning.

A more natural approach is not invasive and can provide real relief. This workshop will look at diet and lifestyle as well as practical resources to use that will ease your symptoms and help you to enjoy your life.

There will follow up video and written information.

You don’t need to wait 7-10 years for a medical diagnosis, help yourself now - your health in your own hands.

Fibroid Flow: Restore Balance

Saturday 6th June, 10 am - 12.30 pm

Join Bushra for an empowering workshop to explore natural methods to restore balance and harmony to your hormonal health.

Discover mindful practices, dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments that emphasise balance.

Rediscover your body’s wisdom and learn to navigate the journey of healing with grace.

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The Good Period Guide

Available as a digital or hard copy.

If you dread your period, this book will change that.

It is a practical guide to peaceful, happy periods and is applicable to women of any age and situation.

The guidance is rooted in women’s womb wisdom and will have a positive impact on your emotional and spiritual health, improve your digestion, elimination and urinary systems as well as your menstrual experience.

Hard copy available from Mizan Botanicals:

https://www.mizanbotanicals.com/?product=the-good-period-guide

Digital copy from the Mizan Payhip store: https://payhip.com/MizanPress

Your menstrual cycle is a complex process orchestrated by interactions between many of the body’s tissues, cells, and hormones. Menstrual experiences throughout your reproductive years and beyond can offer critical insights into your overall well-being. Unfortunately many health providers fail to recognise the fundamental role of the menstrual cycle in overall health. It is, in fact, the fifth vital sign, along with blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate, reflecting your overall health.

Regular menstrual cycles can indicate balanced hormone levels and reproductive health. Regular cycles are associated with better bone density, cardiovascular health and mental well-being.

Irregularities in the menstrual cycle include changes in cycle length, intensity of flow or other negative period-related changes, such as painful periods, breast tenderness, fatigue or negative mood changes. These irregularities can signal underlying issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome, which can also be a precursor to diabetes, primary ovarian insufficiency or endometriosis. Irregular menstrual cycles can also lead to osteoporosis or indicate thyroid disease or reproductive organ abnormalities. In turn, these can affect fertility and overall quality of life.

Missed periods are usually the first sign of trouble. If left unaddressed, they can lead to more serious lifelong conditions such as osteoporosis and infertility.

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A good period means much more than promoting more ease each menstrual cycle. It is an indicator of better ongoing health and well being.

If you want to embrace your periods, rather than look forward with dread, this is a book for you.

I have been involved in women’s health in various ways for over 25 years, and my learning has come from different teachers and training courses, from conversations with those wiser than I - but mostly I have been taught by the women with whom I have worked. If it wasn’t for you, I couldn’t have written this book.

Most traditional societies use some form of womb massage for women’s menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy and post natal recovery - and the girls grow up knowing and understanding the importance of looking after their womb.

I have treated women of many different ethnicities, from Morocco, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Japan and others, and they all told me of similar healing traditions in their country.

This book is based on women’s womb wisdom. Healing your womb-based issues will also have a positive impact on your emotional and spiritual health. It will improve your digestive system, elimination and urinary systems as well your menstrual experience.

A neglected womb can affect the flow of blood, lymph, nerves and qi energy leading to such issues as menstrual pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS and fertility issues. By restoring the flow of vital fluids your life force will be enhanced.

There are many emotional and psychological benefits to building a loving relationship with your womb. Think about what your womb can do. Not just physically growing and birthing a baby, cleaning herself every month, but storing emotions and holding wisdom.

Your womb is your creative centre, your driving force, your powerhouse.

Listening to her guidance mends your relationship with yourself, your femininity and your inner sacredness. Your inner voice and the stories you tell yourself are more positive. The message you pass to your daughters and sons about what it means to be a woman who bleeds is more positive. How you relate to yourself, to others and the world around you is transformed.

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The Good Period Guide

Online launch, Saturday 4th April, 11am

The Good Period Guide: If you dread your period, this book will change that. It is a practical guide to peaceful, happy periods and is applicable to women of any age and situation.

The guidance is rooted in women's womb wisdom and will have a positive impact on your emotional and spiritual health, improve your digestion, elimination and urinary systems as well as your menstrual experience.

Join Bushra for the launch of her second book. There will be a reading from the book, and an opportunity to ask questions: about Bushra, the book or periods.

Everyone who attends will receive a code to buy the book at a discount.

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Saturday 4th April, 11 am (UK)

Bushra will introduce herself and her journey into womb healing work. She’ll also be explaining what drives her, why she created Mizan Therapy and what compelled to write this book.

There will be a reading from The Good Period Guide and an opportunity to ask questions - about Mizan, The Good Period Guide, periods, women’s health issues…. whatever related question you want.

Everyone who comes will be given a discount code to purchase The Good Period Guide at a special discounted price on the day of the launch.

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We appreciated that any training is a big commitment. You want to make sure you’re making the correct decision so you don’t waste your time, energy and money. This goes both ways and we don’t want you taking a precious place if your heart isn’t in it.

If you’d like to find out more, to be certain that training is right for you, book a free discovery call with Bushra. Book a discovery call

We know that when it comes to training in womb work, you have a choice of courses. There are the already established Maya Massage and Fertility Massage, and no doubt more courses will become available.

So why choose Mizan?

Well, I believe that we are the best! But then I’m biased…..

• Bushra has over 20 years of experience in womb massage, making her one of the most experienced womb healers in the UK

• Bushra originally trained with Rosita Arvigo before incorporating other techniques to produce the fusion which is Mizan

• Mizan Practitioner Training is now in its thirteenth year

• All Practitioner Trainings are facilitated by either by Bushra or by trained facilitators trained by Bushra who are Advanced Mizan Practitioners that have completed the intensive 13 Moons training

• We have a proven track record of guiding participants successfully through the training

• Self care is built into the course: we start each morning in circle to check in, guided self massage and visualisation

• The course includes pre- and post-course Zoom calls

• We provide mentoring and support following training

• Regular Zoom calls for all practitioners

• Private Facebook page to share experiences

• Further training is available, from short workshops, one and two-day courses to 13 Moons which is a year long journey

• Mizan training courses are for women only

• We also have separate courses to train male practitioners to work with men on their reproductive health.

Mizan Practitioner Trainings are intimate affairs. We keep the numbers low to enable you to really get to know each other. You will arrive as strangers and leave as family.

Wherever the training and whatever the venue, you will be provided with delicious, fresh, home-cooked food. Just think, a whole week of not having to plan your meals, cook or wash up. A treat in itself.

To ensure that you get plenty of attention, there is always a high trainer to student ratio. Because the training assistants have attended the 13 Mizan Moons and Mizan Advanced, they are very experienced and have the knowledge to answer questions during the course and share their knowledge with you.

We start each day with a visualisation written by Bushra and self massage. Sitting in circle at the beginning of the day gives us an opportunity to check in with ourselves and each other. Self care is an important part of Mizan training – if you don’t know how to care for yourself, how will you manage to care for others. We need to model what we are transmitting. In other words, Mizanis don’t only talk the talk, we also walk the walk.

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You will be provided with an extensively researched manual of over 150 pages, plus there is extensive post-course support in the form of mentoring, Zoom calls for your group, and regular Zoom calls for all practitioners who want to attend. This gives you ample opportunity to ask the questions that only arise after you start treating clients, get the support of Bushra and other trainers as well as your Mizan family, and meet other Mizanis, experienced, less so, geographically close or far. We also have a private Facebook group.

Come and join us and find out for yourself.

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Bring Balance in 2026

Sunday 4th January 2026

10 am to 1 pm

The beginning of every year is like a blank slate: the year can be whatever you want it to be.

This is freeing, exhilarating, magical.

The festive season can be a beautiful time. Connecting with family and friends, eating delicious food, giving and receiving gifts. But it can be exhausting. We overdo things, say yes to others too often, yes to ourselves too little.

We promise ourselves it will be different next year. But next year begins NOW. Most resolutions for change never have a real chance: we ask too much of ourselves.

We are creatures of habit and if we want to change something, we need a fixed framework that we can work with. And we need realistic goals that we can fit into our everyday lives.

That’s what this workshop will give you. Small changes, easily manageable, easily achieved. Together they are transformational!

When we begin to transform our relationship with our menstrual cycle, we transform all our relationships - with ourselves, our friends, our family, co-workers...the rest of the world!

Join Bushra for this transformative workshop. Learn to harness the power of your cycle. Because life flows when you swim with the current.

Learn small but important changes that build on each other, each one easily achievable, together making a powerful difference.

By taking these small steps, you won’t be overwhelmed. Step by step, is the solution. Sounds simple, and it is. Come and see!

And soon you’ll be balancing your own needs with the needs of others.

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Sunday 4th January 2026

10 am to 1 pm

The beginning of every year is like a blank slate: the year can be whatever you want it to be.

This is freeing, exhilarating, magical.

After the festivities of the holiday period, your friends and family have gone home, the parties are over, you’ve put away the little black dress for another year, and made a new year’s resolution....

The festive season can be a beautiful time. Connecting with family and friends, eating delicious food, giving and receiving gifts. But it can be exhausting. We overdo things, say yes to others too often, yes to ourselves too little.

We promise ourselves it will be different next year. But next year begins NOW. Most resolutions for self improvement never have a real chance: we ask too much of ourselves.

We are creatures of habit and if we want to change something, we need a fixed framework that we can work with. And we need realistic goals that fit in with our everyday lives.

When we begin to transform our relationship with our menstrual cycle, we transform all our relationships - with ourselves, our friends, our family, co-workers...the rest of the world!

Join Bushra for this transformative workshop. Learn to harness the power of your cycle. Because life flows when you swim with the current.

Learn small but important changes that build on each other, each one easily achievable, together making a powerful difference.

By taking these small steps, you won’t be overwhelmed. Step by step, that’s the solution. Sounds simple, and it is.

And soon you’ll be balancing your own needs with the needs of others.

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Do you need to restore balance?

Do you crave the comfort of women who understand?

Do you have the capacity to hear others?

We understand that sometimes you want to be able to turn up exactly as you are, unfiltered and simply be heard by others who understand. To give and receive the comfort, nourishment and nurturing that can sometimes be lacking in your life.

Whether you realise it or not, your womb stores your life experiences. As well as the individual experiences of each of us, there is the collective womb that binds all women with a golden thread, weaving a cumulative tapestry from the individual threads of each woman.

Allow this online circle to help you to reclaim what was taken or given away and weave a new story for yourself and the collective. Let’s heal the world, one womb at a time.

When women collaborate and work together, magic happens. Women are steadily building new blueprints to carry us into the future, not only as mothers, aunts, sisters but as leaders, showing a womb-centred way of being.

Let’s pass the torch between us and to those who are to come.

The circle is free for everyone to attend. If you would like to make a donation, it will be gratefully received and used to help fund the Mizan Volunteer programme.

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Hello Dear One,

We are in the midst of autumn, the leaves are falling and nature is preparing itself for winter.

Autumn is the time to go inwards and truly listen to ourselves.
To give ourselves the nurturing and nourishment our bodies and souls desire.

As we fully let go of the summer and its powerful extrovert energy, we find ourselves craving more cosy and warm moments, beautiful times with our loved ones and ourselves, maybe reading a book or two and enjoying those increasingly long evenings.

It is the perfect time to be TRULY present with ourselves and our bodies.

It is also the perfect season to give ourselves some extra nourishment via a Sacred Breast Massage, opening our hearts and letting go of some energies that no longer serve us.

Let’s grab a cuppa of hot cacao or tea and let’s nourish ourselves through some lovely breast massage.

The workshop will take place ONLINE on Wednesday, 29 October 7pm UK / 8pm CET via Zoom and registrations are now open.

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We might not pay much attention to our breasts on the daily basis.

We forget about them and don’t care about them.

Or we might feel shame around them – they might have been the first part of our body that was developing and showing our femininity to the world. And when they started developing, instead of the love and respect they deserved, they might have been looked at and welcomed with unclean energies, ridicule – and we learned to hide them.

Take a moment and notice your posture, tune into your breasts and ask how open and activated they feel.

Are they open to life, or are they closed or numb?
Could you do with more some self-nourishment and self-love?
Could you do with some deeper PRESENCE in this part of your body?

The Sacred Breast Radiance Massage, which I am going to share with you helps awaken your breast radiance, open your heart, release toxins (emotional and physical) from the endocrine system and feel more nourished.
You will also be able to listen more deeply to what your heart and soul wishes for you for the months ahead.

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Join Anna Skordai on this 1.5 - 2 hour workshop and allow yourself to be more present with yourself, nourish yourself deeper in this cold weather and get some self-love juices going for the next months to come!

*There will be no nudity on the screen, but you will receive a set of instructions before the call to prepare yourself for this ritual.

Morocco: 27th September to 4th October

Yorkshire: 19th to 24th October

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Powerful Mizan Therapy

Mizan is transformative. It supports digestive, reproductive and emotional wellness. Join one of our upcoming trainings and learn the hands-on skills that will set you apart and deepen the impact you have on your clients.

“One of the most profound and sacred journeys I have ever experienced as a woman. I have a whole new connection with my womb and I can’t wait to share Mizan with more women and wombs.”

Mizan Practitioner Training gives a deep dive into the essentials of the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis, teaches you massage techniques for the abdomen and back. There is an emphasis on self care, practitioners are strongly encouraged to look after your own needs.

The course includes the massage techniques, herbal knowledge, castor oil packs, pelvis steaming and belly binding. All for yourself and your clients.

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“The accommodation, food and location were spectacular in every way. I feel so full of gratitude.”

We start each morning in circle, with self massage and a guided visualisation to ground us ready for the day ahead.

Much of the theory is covered online before so that our week together can focus on learning the massage techniques. Expect fives days of massaging and being massaged!

“I feel deeply touched by Mizan practice. It is a lot more than I had expected, deep, intuitive and a beautiful way to understand oneself.”

Mizan Practitioner Training elements:

The Wombspace Workshop. Here you will learn most of the anatomy and physiology, diet and lifestyle information, how and when to perform castor oil packs, pelvic steaming, womb wrapping and self massage. You will need to book this separately.

There is an online theory module which you will have lifetime access to.

We offer four live Zoom sessions: one before the course and three afterwards.

After the training there are 12 case studies to complete and a final appraisal of your techniques (either in person or online).

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The course fee includes your first year of membership of the Mizan Foundation, which means following case studies and appraisal you can be listed on the Mizan Directory.

The fee also includes accommodation and food, training materials including a comprehensive course manual and the Mizan facebook group where you can meet other practitioners, ask and answer questions.

We also offer payment plans so you can spread the cost.

“The cost of the training was extremely accessible.”

The peace and calm of the North Yorkshire Moors

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Vibrant Marrakech!

We look forward to you joining us.

Still not sure if it’s for you or just want some more information? Email Bushra (bushra@mizantherapy.com) for a free discovery call.

So, here is my new shop on Payhip, which means anyone can buy, no matter where you live.

https://payhip.com/MizanPress

So, what’s in the shop?

I’ve uploaded a digital copy of the Hormone Handbook for Women and two videos: Approaching Menopause and Positively PCOS.

Hormone Handbook for Women

Hormonal imbalance in women is often undiagnosed and ignored until symptoms become intolerable. The information and resources in The Hormone Handbook for Women will help you not only to recognise your own imbalance but guide you to resolving it, putting you in control of your journey out of hormonal hell.

Take control, become empowered by following this road map for lifestyle changes, a progressive journey to hormonal heaven.

Approaching Menopause

How do you feel about the menopause?

Are you approaching it with dread? Or with resignation?

Maybe it can't come soon enough.....

Do you want to be able to manage your symptoms?

Whatever your current beliefs about the menopause, this workshop will provide you with tips and hints to survive this turbulent time.

Who knows, you may even be inspired to embrace this new stage of your life and discover the amazing benefits it has to offer!

Positively PCOS

Self help for those with PCOS that really works.

Do you suspect you have PCOS?

Have you been diagnosed with PCOS?

Have you been told there's no choice other than medication and/or surgery?

Mizan can offer real help in relieving and managing symptoms of PCOS.

This evergreen workshop is for you!

Buy

Hormonal imbalance in women is often undiagnosed and ignored until symptoms become intolerable. The information and resources in The Hormone Handbook for Women will help you not only to recognise your own imbalance but guide you to resolving it, putting you in control of your journey out of hormonal hell.

Take control, become empowered by following this road map for lifestyle changes, a progressive journey to hormonal heaven.

Buy now!

The Whole Year

Are you ready to transform your relationship with your body and menstrual cycle? Picture a life where you no longer suffer from menstrual pain or mood swings but instead thrive in harmony with your innate nature.

The Whole Year is a unique programme designed to empower you and enhance your womb health, giving you the tools to embrace your cycle fully.

Right now, you might be feeling weighed down by menstrual challenges—endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, or debilitating cramps. It’s frustrating to try one solution after another, only to feel disappointed and helpless. You may have tried everything—medications, lifestyle changes, or treatments—yet still find yourself struggling.

This can lead to wondering if you’ll ever feel in control of your body. You’re not alone; many women find themselves in this cycle, yearning for a solution that truly resonates.

Now, envision this: You wake up each morning excited about the day ahead. Your menstrual cycle is no longer a source of anxiety; instead, you’ve learned to honour its rhythm. You feel empowered, confident, and vibrant, navigating life with a deep understanding of your body and its needs. Imagine feeling balanced and at ease, regardless of where you are in your cycle.

After years of working with countless women I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge with you, guiding you toward your own transformation.

Meet “The Whole Year”, a transformative programme crafted to help you reclaim your womb health and embrace your menstrual cycle. This unique journey empowers you to connect with your body and live in harmony with its natural rhythms.

Here’s what The Whole Year gives you:

• 12 two-hour online live gatherings for interactive learning and group support

• All sessions are recorded so you can revisit them anytime

• Clear follow-up information and resources to help you apply the principles

• A dedicated session with Bushra to explore your unique journey

I want you to feel completely secure in your decision. If you would like a discovery call, for the opportunity to discuss your goals and any questions you may have, simply email bushra@mizantherapy.com and set up a time convenient to you.

In The Whole Year, you’ll receive 12 live gatherings, recorded access, helpful resources, and a personal consultation—all designed to help you embrace your menstrual cycle and overcome health challenges. Imagine thriving in harmony with your body!

Questions?

1. How long is the programme? It lasts for a year, featuring monthly live sessions.

2. What if I can’t make a live session? No problem! We recommend attending the live session, but in case you can’t, all sessions are recorded.

3. Is this suitable for all menstrual health issues? Absolutely! This will help with a wide range of challenges, including endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids and PMS.

4. How much does it cost? This is an investment in your health and wellbeing. The Whole Year is £900 so it is accessible. The initial deposit is £100, followed by monthly payments of £80. Other payment plans are available.

5. Can I share this programme with friends? Definitely! We encourage sharing the journey toward empowerment.

I'm ready for transformation

How can I help?

What can I do?

What does it mean to offer training while a genocide is unfolding?

How do I balance supporting my family while families in Gaza are being starved, shot, bombed, burnt alive?

And my conclusion is that these things cannot be separated.

Freedom is not personal, it is collective.

I cannot be free while Palestinians are not.

No-one is free while someone else’s freedom is dependent upon conditions.

Our souls demand justice.

July 29 (Reuters) - Israel's ground and air campaign in the Gaza Strip has killed more than 60,000 people, with nearly a third of the dead under the age of 18. (This is probably a massive under-estimation.

July 2024 (The Lancet) - Applying a conservative estimate of four indirect deaths per one direct death, it is not implausible to estimate that up to 186 000 or even more deaths could be attributable to the current conflict in Gaza (That was one year ago)

A soul-crushing percentage of them are children.

Over 90% of Gaza’s surviving population is food insecure, with most experiencing the final stages of starvation.

There is no clean water. No hospitals left. No safe zones.

It is, in the words of the UN, “a graveyard for children.”

This is not a war. It is an ethnic cleansing rooted in decades of settler colonialism and apartheid.

And we know this because Palestinian journalists like Bisan Owda, who has been reporting from inside Gaza has shared:

“There is no safe place in Gaza. All of us, we are waiting our turn to die.”

Because Motaz Azaiza, who risked his life daily to show us the truth, said:

“I did what I could to show the world what’s happening. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more… I carried my camera until the last moment.”

Because Soliman Hijjy, still reporting from the rubble, wrote:

“They try to silence us. They kill us. But I will continue telling our stories. I will continue showing the world what’s happening in Gaza.”

Palestinians are fighting for the same things we are: the right to live, to love, to age with dignity and safety.

This is a freedom fight.

And our support is essential.

So this is what I’ve decided. For everyone who signs up to Mizan Practitioner Training, I will send £200 to grassroots organisations delivering food, water and shelter to families in Gaza.

Book

And for one person who cannot afford the full fee, you only pay for accommodation and expenses, and I will donate the profit to Gaza. You will need to email info@mizantherapy.com.

I wish I could do more. Mizan means balance, and I have to balance my family’s needs with the needs of others. To channel grief into positive action.

There are too many organisations supposedly supporting women that are turning a blind eye to the genocide being live-streamed in Gaza. Perhaps they don’t want to upset people. Maybe they think it’s not spiritual to speak out. I don’t know.

Mizan refuses to remain neutral in the face of such abuses of human rights. Neutrality supports the aggressor.

It cannot be business as usual while men, women, children and babies are being starved.

I will not look away.

Today Gaza, tomorrow…. where?

Mizan Practitioner Training offers you the unique opportunity to connect deeply with womb healing practices, empowering you to transform lives, including your own. This isn’t just learning; it’s a heartfelt journey of sisterhood and empowerment.

Right now, you may feel overwhelmed by your own womb health issues, searching for solutions that seem elusive. You’ve possibly tried various approaches, from self-help books to online resources, but nothing seems to resonate or make lasting change. It can feel isolating when you don’t have a supportive community that truly understands what you’re going through. You desire healing—not just for yourself, but to help other women find their path to wellness, yet the way forward feels unclear.

Imagine a future where you wake up feeling energized and aligned with your purpose. You’ll have a profound understanding of your body and its needs, fostering the sense of connection you yearn for. As you guide other women on their healing paths, you’ll feel a deep satisfaction knowing you’re making a difference. Your life will be filled with joy, support, and the vibrant energy of a community of empowered women.

My journey into womb healing began in my thirties when I faced my own struggles. Through years of exploration and learning, I discovered the powerful practices that transformed my own health. This journey ignited my passion for creating a space where women could come together to heal, share, and rise in their power. I want to invite you to join me on this transformative path.

Mizan Practitioner Training is crafted for women who feel the calling to become womb healers. You’ll not only learn about womb health but also how to empower other women to reclaim their own wellness.

You may already be working in the field of women’s health, and know that you are missing a vital part of the puzzle.

Core components of Mizan Practitioner Training

• 10 hours of online video training: Gain lifetime access to valuable resources.

• Pre-course online live session: Set the foundation for your learning journey.

• One week of hands-on residential training: Experience practical application in a supportive environment.

• Three follow-up online live classes: Further your skills and knowledge.

• Case studies to complete within 4 months: Apply what you learn in real-world scenarios.

• Practical appraisal within 6 months: Personalized feedback to support your growth.

Women who have completed this training often share their heartfelt experiences of transformation. They talk about reclaiming their power, gaining clarity, and the joy of helping others heal. These testimonials are a testament to the life-changing journey awaiting you.

Step into this journey with its immense potential for personal and communal growth, you’ll find that the possibilities far exceed your expectations. This is your chance to invest in yourself and the women you will help heal.

Mizan Practitioner Training is your path to becoming a skilled womb healer. With comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and a supportive community, you’ll embark on a life-altering journey that transforms not only your life but the lives of those around you.

Mizan Practitioner Training is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of womb health. No previous experience in massage is necessary.

What are you waiting for?

Book my spot!

Bushra is here to answer any questions you have before making a decision. Simply email bushra@mizantherapy.com to set up a free discovery call.

The Whole Year

Are you ready to transform your relationship with your body and menstrual cycle? Picture a life where you no longer suffer from menstrual pain or mood swings but instead thrive in harmony with your innate nature.

The Whole Year is a unique programme designed to empower you and enhance your womb health, giving you the tools to embrace your cycle fully.

Right now, you might be feeling weighed down by menstrual challenges—endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, or debilitating cramps. It’s frustrating to try one solution after another, only to feel disappointed and helpless. You may have tried everything—medications, lifestyle changes, or treatments—yet still find yourself struggling.

This can lead to wondering if you’ll ever feel in control of your body. You’re not alone; many women find themselves in this cycle, yearning for a solution that truly resonates.

Now, envision this: You wake up each morning excited about the day ahead. Your menstrual cycle is no longer a source of anxiety; instead, you’ve learned to honour its rhythm. You feel empowered, confident, and vibrant, navigating life with a deep understanding of your body and its needs. Imagine feeling balanced and at ease, regardless of where you are in your cycle.

After years of working with countless women I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge with you, guiding you toward your own transformation.

Meet “The Whole Year”, a transformative programme crafted to help you reclaim your womb health and embrace your menstrual cycle. This unique journey empowers you to connect with your body and live in harmony with its natural rhythms.

Here’s what you will receive with “The Whole Year”:

• 12 Two-Hour Online Live Gatherings: Join us for interactive learning and community support

• Recorded Access: All sessions are recorded, so you can revisit them anytime.

• Follow-Up Information Documents: Clear resources to help you apply what you learn.

• One-Hour Personal Consultation: A dedicated session with Bushra to explore your unique journey.

I want you to feel completely secure in your decision. That’s why I offer a pre-booking discovery call, providing you with the opportunity to discuss your goals and any questions you may have. You have so much to gain with minimal risk. Simply email bushra@mizantherapy.com and set up a time convenient to you.

In The Whole Year, you’ll receive 12 live gatherings, recorded access, helpful resources, and a personal consultation—all designed to help you embrace your menstrual cycle and overcome health challenges. Imagine thriving in harmony with your body!

Questions?

1. How long is the programme? It lasts for a year, featuring monthly live sessions.

2. What if I can’t make a live session? No problem! We recommend attending the live session, but in case you can’t, all sessions are recorded.

3. Is this suitable for all menstrual health issues? Absolutely! This will help with a wide range of challenges, including endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids and PMS.

4. How much does it cost? This is an investment in your health and wellbeing. The Whole Year is £900 so it is accessible and after the initial deposit of £100, monthly payments of £80. Other payment plans are available.

5. Can I share this programme with friends? Definitely! We encourage sharing the journey toward empowerment.

I'm ready for transformation