Menopause – Transition and Transformation of Energy

Menopause is not a malfunction of the body or something that “breaks down”. It is a moment when the body begins to function differently because one way of living ends and a new one begins. Many women feel that something is slipping out of their control. Hot flashes, insomnia, emotional swings, and fatigue may appear. But this is not chaos — it is a signal of transition. The body is saying: “This stage has closed.” The energy that for years flowed downward — into the cycle, biology, giving, and caring for others — begins to change direction. It does not disappear or weaken. It shifts, moving towards higher consciousness, towards what is true and integral within you. Therefore, the feeling of energy loss can be misleading, because in reality, its rising has begun. What was previously scattered in duties and responsibilities starts to gather within, in awareness, in intuition, and in the need for truth.

The body often releases emotions that have been postponed for years: unexpressed anger, sadness, disappointment, fatigue from always being “the giver.” Menopause symptoms are the voice of these feelings, which finally want to be seen and healed. Perception of oneself also changes. Sensitivity to truth — both your own and others’ — increases. It becomes harder to pretend, to adapt, to stay silent. Many women begin to say what they previously kept inside. Others make decisions they lacked the courage to make before.

Menopause is an initiation. A transition from the stage of a woman who lives mainly outwardly, to a woman who lives in alignment with herself. It is not the end of femininity, but a change in its quality — from biological to conscious. Symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, decreased libido, or fatigue may be challenging, yet they are natural signals of the transition and a way in which the body and energy communicate the inner transformation.

Support during this period is important both physically and energetically. A healthy lifestyle, regular physical activity, as well as observing your own emotions and sharing experiences with close ones or a therapist can help you understand and navigate these changes more effectively.

Beyond the physical body, menopause also affects the energetic body, so supporting your spirit and energy is equally important. As inner energy begins to rise, it is valuable to consciously accompany it and support its flow. Here are practical ways to work with energy during menopause:

Energy breathing is a basic practice that helps release tension and increase energy flow. Place your hand on your lower abdomen and take several deep breaths through your nose, allowing the air to gently “fill” your belly, then slowly exhale through your mouth. This rhythm helps calm the mind, harmonise energy, and connect with your body from within.

Meditation and visualisation support the upward movement of energy. When you sit or lie in stillness, imagine your energy rising from the sacral area (lower abdomen) upwards — through the heart, throat, up to the point between your eyebrows. You can visualise light flowing with your breath, cleansing and harmonising your inner self. Practising this regularly, even for a few minutes a day, restores balance, reduces tension, and helps you understand your emotions more clearly.

Working with chakras is also beneficial. The sacral chakra governs emotions, creativity, and life force. During menopause, it is helpful to pay attention to it — you can gently massage this area clockwise, focusing on warmth and free energy flow. The throat chakra, related to communication and truth, may need support when you begin to express what you truly feel. Conscious self-expression can help release accumulated tension and restore your sense of power.

Energy rituals can take many forms — from simple daily practices to deeper ceremonial work. This might include lighting a candle and intentionally stating out loud what you wish for in this new life stage, or writing letters in which you release what no longer serves you and invite what is to be born. Rituals help focus attention and energy on what matters and provide a sense of rhythm and safety during times of change.

Connecting with nature is another way to harmonise energy. Walking barefoot on grass, sitting by a tree, watching clouds or waves — anything that allows you to feel your body in contact with the elements supports energy flow and calms the mind. Nature helps restore a sense of belonging to the rhythm of life and harmony with the processes occurring within you.

Social support is also important. Talking to other women going through similar experiences can create a sense of community and understanding. Sharing stories, exchanging practices, and supporting one another is extremely empowering and helps you feel that menopause is not a stage you need to navigate alone.

Menopause does not take away life energy. It invites you to use it differently. Energy that was previously scattered in duties, relationships, and social roles begins to move inward — towards awareness, intuition, and authenticity. This is a moment when a woman can rediscover her power, courage, and truth. The transformation of energy can become an experience that deepens self-awareness, self-worth, and connection with the essence of femininity.

If you feel that your body is “doing something new,” that old ways of caring for yourself no longer work, and that you are starting to see life differently, this is very natural and characteristic of this stage. It is important to listen to yourself, give space to your emotions, care for your body and energy, and seek support from communities, women going through a similar stage of life, or specialists who understand the spiritual and energetic aspects of menopause.

Menopause is not the end. It is the beginning of a new quality of life — conscious, energetic, authentic. It is a time when you can rediscover yourself, your needs, and how you want to live, with the awareness that your life energy has found a new direction and a deeper, meaningful purpose.

Joanna