How to use Pranayama to Balance Hormones and Regulate Your Nervous System

Harmony sits down with Siobhan Fitzgerald, a dedicated yoga teacher and breathwork practitioner whose work explores the ancient wisdom of Pranayama and its profound relevance to modern life—especially for women in midlife. Siobhan shares how traditional Pranayama practices and kriyas can support women’s health through perimenopause and beyond, helping to regulate digestion, balance hormones, calm the nervous system, and heal emotional trauma. She and Harmony dive into how breath becomes a pathway for energy management and how subtle energetic shifts through practice can lead to increased stability, vitality, and inner resilience. With warmth and clarity, Siobhan discusses the importance of working with a teacher, understanding energetic imprints, and reclaiming embodied practice as a form of sacred remembrance and healing. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Pranayama is so effective for emotional regulation and hormonal health How specific breathing practices support digestion and nervous system function The difference between general breathwork and prescriptive yogic Pranayama Why perimenopause is a powerful time for spiritual practice and transformation The energetic imprints that live in our tissues—and how breath can help release them How kriyas and subtle energetics offer tools for trauma healing and vitality Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. The information shared on this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.  Learn more about Siobhan Fitzgerald: @yogawithsiobhan Buy Siobhan’s Book Today!   Connect with Harmony: Join the Pranayama Masterclass: https://harmonyslater.com/free-90-minute-pranayama-masterclass Book a Clarity Call with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session   Discover your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype! Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ Subscribe to the Finding Harmony Podcast wherever you listen, and if you love the show, please leave us a review! Your support helps others discover the podcast and encourages these meaningful conversations to continue.