Cycle Syncing Teas for Hormone Harmony

Introducing Soulful Tea Blends, a new collection of four organic teas designed to support each phase of your cycle.

Teas for each phase of your menstrual cycle

I’m so excited to introduce you to an incredible new line of organic teas, designed to help support you through your menstrual cycle. Soulful Tea Blends is a new creation by Ashleigh Norris of The Soulful Sprout – a hormone nutritionist I’ve been working in clinic with for the past nine months as I work to complete my co-op for nutrition school.

I’ve been working behind-the-scenes to help Ashleigh in bringing her vision to life and it’s exciting to launch it out into the world.

Each blend is rich in minerals and botanicals and is designed to help you live in harmony with your hormones, support your nervous system and love on your liver.

Ashleigh takes a modern approach to traditional herbal medicine and menstrual health by focusing on each phase of your cycle, addressing the root of your symptoms and leaving you feeling balanced and supported all cycle long.

The ritual of tea allows you to take a moment to slow down, feel held, and infinitely supported within your own body.

“I’ve been mixing unique herbal blends for my clients over the years and I’ve seen and experienced firsthand how helpful they can be.

⁠⁠ I wanted to bring this same experience beyond my practice and into your hands”

– Ashleigh Norris
Hormone Nutritionist, The Soulful Sprout & Founder of Soulful Tea Blends

FLOW BLEND: Menstrual Phase starts on day 1 of your bleed and finishes when your period does.

The cycle begins with menstruation, or the first day of the cycling person’s period. For those tracking their cycles, the first day of a period bleed is the day to begin charting and sipping the Flow tea blend. During menstruation, hormones are at their lowest as the body sheds the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) to begin a new cycle. Many bleeding people feel more introverted during this time and may feel low energy levels. Depending on personality, personal values, hormones, life situation and circumstance, relationships, etc. this introversion can manifest as everything from irritation, moodiness, sadness, anger, or grief to intuition, vision, and inspiration, and everything in between. Generally menstruation can be considered a time of release, for body, mind, and energy. It is a great time of journaling & introspection and to tune into your intuition. Also a great time to slow down and get grounded. 

Many compare this phase to our "Inner Winter", a time for rest, comforts and turning inwards, and menstruation is similar.

REFRESH BLEND: Follicular Phase

The follicular phase is the second phase of the menstrual cycle, though in reality it begins with menstruation but typically outlasts the period bleed. The period is an event in the cycle, and the follicular phase is a phase that encompasses that event. The follicular phase can be considered the “first half” of the menstrual cycle, though the two "halves" of the cycle may not be the same number of days for every person, every cycle. During the follicular phase, the body employs hormones to stimulate the growth and maturation of eggs (and their “shells,” called follicles) to prepare for the release of one or more eggs at ovulation. Hormone and energy levels rise during this time, creating a phase during which many people feel more active and energetic.

Going back to the seasons, the follicular phase can be thought of as "inner Spring". We likely begin this segment of time resting and laying low while the body mends, heals, and sheds during sleep, and then eventually wake up as our energy builds and we rise into our full energy. 

ENERGIZE BLEND: Ovulation Phase

Like menstruation, ovulation is more an event than a phase. Ovulation itself may only last for a few minutes, and the egg(s) live in the body for 12-24 hours. During ovulation, hormone levels peak to prompt the release of the mature follicle(s) and these high, ideally balanced, levels of hormones typically contribute to heightened sex drive and energy. Many people love how they feel around ovulation and notice the effects of heightened hormones, energy, and sexuality in their bodies and minds. However, it's also the case that this high energy can be overwhelming or frustrating. There's no prescribed way to feel or experience any event or phase of the menstrual cycle, so tuning into your body and experience is key.

Many refer to ovulation and our "Inner Summer". During ovulation things are bright, peaking, and often intense. Pelvic pain and twinges are common during this phase.

BALANCE BLEND: Luteal Phase

The final phase, or “second half” of the menstrual cycle is the luteal phase. This phase begins after ovulation and lasts until the first day of the next menstrual bleed. During this time, if egg(s) have been fertilized by sperm, implementation of an embryo leading to pregnancy may occur. During the luteal phase, hormone levels rise and then begin to fall. As they drop, cycling people may notice intense effects in their bodies, emotions, and energy levels. Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, may occur during this time. PMS may be physical, emotional, or behavioral, and can include everything from bloating, breast tenderness, and cramps to anxiety and mood swings to forgetfulness and exhaustion. Though some people experience an inner knowing or intuition from the earliest days of conception and may experience signs or symptoms of implementation, it’s worth knowing that many of the symptoms that occur during the luteal phase occur whether a pregnancy is underway or not. During the luteal phase, the body prepares to shed what it no longer needs.

Many compare the luteal phase to "Inner Fall" as the phase starts with peak energy levels, and winds down and head towards rest and release with the coming menstrual phase. It is a great time to decrease obligations and prune a busy schedule and prioritize sleep and rest.

Each of these beautiful blends is available now at SoulfulTeaBlends.com. If you have any Qs about this line or how to use them, feel free to send me a DM or get in touch with Ashleigh directly.

Have a beautiful day! Until next time,