I have to say, I'm a total dumbbells-at-home convert. I do like going to the gym, but the time it takes to get there, park, get settled — it really does make it a bit of a time-suck when other things are vying for my attention (and believe me, there are plenty). What I love about having dumbbells at home is that they're always there.  Whether I'm doing Sara's Dumbbells for Midlife class on Mondays and Wednesdays, or squeezing in a quick round of squats after my walk, it's time-efficient —...

Movement | Perimenopause | Midlife Health Let me tell you about a woman I know. She'd been a yoga lover for years — the kind of person who genuinely looked forward to her mat time, who knew her way around a sun salutation, who understood the value of slowing down. And then midlife arrived. Work got more demanding. Family responsibilities stacked up. And somehow, the yoga happened less and less. But here's the part that really got her: even when she did  show up on the mat, something had...

At Unfold, we have always advocated for the mind-body-spirit benefits of yoga. But over time, I have become aware that for many women, especially those in midlife, there was a need for something more to complement their yoga practice: resistance training. The importance of strength building during midlife cannot be overstated. It’s a time when bone density begins to decline, muscle mass starts to decrease, and maintaining a strong, functional body becomes essential for overall health and...