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Feel Good with Lavina, Oxford (2026)

09/09/2026

I’ve shared snippets of my Jain faith on Stories for years… but I’ve never really shared what being Jain means to me. 🙏🏽🤍

So during this special period of Paryushan, it felt like the right time.

Jainism is my religion, but it’s also a way of life - one that has shaped so much of who I am and how I try to live.

And so much of that comes from my beautiful Ba. 🤍
Her extraordinary devotion, faith and tapasya inspired me growing up.

I also see my Mother in Law also devoting her life to Jainism and she is currently observing Paryushan in the most auspicious temples in Palitana India. 🇮🇳

I call myself a “Modern Jain.” My own practice looks very different to my Ba’s - particularly when it comes to fasting - but I’ve realised that there are so many ways we can turn inward and work on ourselves.

Less anger.
Less ego.
Less judgement.
Less excess.
Less noise.

More compassion.
More humility.
More gratitude.
More service.
More forgiveness. 🤍

These are Jain teachings, but I think there is something in them for all of us - whatever our faith or beliefs.

If this carousel helps even one person understand Jainism a little better, I’ll be very glad I finally shared it.

Jai Jinendra 🙏🏽

And to anyone I may have hurt, knowingly or unknowingly, through my thoughts, words or actions - Michchami Dukkadam. 🤍

Which of these principles speaks to you most?

05/09/2026

PURA VIDA 🇨🇷❤️ “pure life”. A saying I love and a reminder I think we all really need.

I’ve been posting less and living more lately.

And yes… I’ve noticed I’ve lost some followers because of it.

As someone whose social media has unexpectedly become part of my business, I’ll admit that can be frustrating. Reach can mean speaking opportunities, workplace wellbeing bookings, collaborations with brands I genuinely love — and ultimately more people discovering my work and the messages I want to share.

But I’ve always said this:

The numbers aren’t what matter most to me. The people do. ❤️

When I started all of this, I never imagined becoming a Personal Trainer, author or content creator. I simply discovered what movement and small lifestyle changes did for my own physical and mental wellbeing - and wanted other people to feel those benefits too.

My mission has always been simple: HELP ONE PERSON A DAY

And that hasn’t changed.

My youngest will soon be leaving for university. We’re celebrating huge milestones with some of our closest friends. And losing people I love has also reminded me that our time together really is finite.

Life is happening NOW. ❤️

In 📕 The Feel Good Fix I call it “social media snacking” — little intentional breaks from our screens to make more room for real life.

And I’m taking my own advice.

There is SO much from Costa Rica I can’t wait to share - fears faced, comfort zones pushed and some incredible people & experiences. 🇨🇷

I’ve just chosen to LIVE them first… and SHARE them later. ❤️

Less scrolling. More living.
More family. More memories.
More Pura Vida.

Thanks for staying here!
Let me know if this post resonates 💕
Could you take a little social media snack today?

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03/09/2026

I thought one or two women might turn up for a coffee and a chat… over 20 came. ❤️🇨🇷

What was meant to be a little spontaneous Feel Good Menopause Café turned into over THREE HOURS of talking, sharing, questions, tears, laughter, learning and connection.

And to think… two days earlier, it didn’t even exist!

I’d walked into this café in Playa Grande on holiday, met the most wonderful people and found several women wanting to talk to me about menopause.

So we decided to carry on the conversation. ☕️❤️

Beautiful women came from the Playa Grande and Tamarindo community, all at different stages of life. Some in their 30s were only just beginning to wonder whether changes they were experiencing could be perimenopause.

One of my favourite moments was watching a mother share things about her own menopause that her daughter had never heard before. ❤️

I shared my own journey through perimenopause, hitting menopause at 46 and beyond, alongside of the science-backed lifestyle tools in my Feel Good toolkit.

But perhaps the most important thing was simply creating a safe space to TALK.

And it wasn’t only women. My husband and son joined us, and Marco - who I only met two days ago - was the most wonderful male ally. He even wants to create a T-shirt encouraging men to support women through menopause!

We need more men in this conversation. 🙌🏽

I’ve now had the privilege of holding menopause talks, workshops and cafés in:

🇬🇧 UK
🇦🇪 Dubai & Abu Dhabi
🇨🇷 and now COSTA RICA!

There has been something incredibly special about the energy of this trip. So many chance meetings have led to something meaningful. Coincidence, fate, destiny… whatever you call it, Costa Rica has captured my heart. ❤️

Thank you to every woman who came, shared and trusted me, to everyone who helped spread the word, including Marco, Eugenia & Jime & and to Beach Break Surf Café for giving us the perfect space.

Today reminded me just how powerful education, conversation and connection can be.

And how much more talking we still need to do.

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01/09/2026

What if feeling better didn’t mean changing your whole life? 💛
💫 September is a busy time! Back to work/school after summer. Not in routine. No hour in the gym. No perfect routine. No complete lifestyle overhaul.

I’m SO excited to finally share my brand new FREE Feel Good 25 guide - 25 of my favourite tiny, practical, science-backed health hacks that you can actually fit into real life.

From Exercise Snacks, Lifestyle and Mind Snacks to simple ways to support your energy, mood, muscles, bones, brain, blood sugar, sleep, stress and overall wellbeing.

And please don’t look at all 25 and think you need to do them all!

Start with ONE. Stack a few together. Most importantly, find the ones that make YOU feel good.

Because something is always better than nothing - and little and often really does add up.

💛 COMMENT “FEEL GOOD” below 👇🏼 and I’ll send you the FREE guide.

And SAVE this post + SHARE it with someone who could use a little Feel Good boost.

Which hack will you try first?
I hope you love it as I have written it while being on holiday for you! 🏖️
Love,
Lavina x
“Exercise for Sanity, Not Vanity®”

01/09/2026

☕️🇨🇷 Something very special happened over coffee in Costa Rica this morning…

I met the most wonderful local family here in Playa Grande, and as we got chatting, several women came straight over to me wanting to talk about menopause.

Questions. Experiences. Symptoms. Things we often don’t get the chance to talk openly about.

And I thought… why not carry on the conversation? ❤️

So, rather spontaneously, I’m holding a “Feel Good Menopause Café” here in Costa Rica!

I’ve hosted menopause conversations and cafés back home in London, and in the UAE - Abu Dhabi and Dubai - so it feels incredibly special to now be bringing one to a completely different corner of the world. 🌎

This Wednesday, join me for a coffee and a relaxed, honest chat. I’ll share some of my own menopause experience, what I’ve learnt through my work as a PT, author and menopause campaigner, some practical Feel Good tips - and then we’ll open it up for your questions and conversation.

And this is absolutely not just for women. Men, partners, friends, family - everyone is welcome. Menopause affects far more than the person going through it, and the more we talk, listen and learn together, the better. ❤️

☕️ Wednesday, 10am
📍 Beach Break Surf Café, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
🎟️ FREE - just come along

I’m only visiting from London and leave Costa Rica in a few days, so this really is a one-off Feel Good Menopause Café in Playa Grande. 🇨🇷

If you’re nearby, I would LOVE to meet you.

And please SHARE or TAG someone in Playa Grande, Tamarindo or the surrounding area who might want to join us. 🙏🏽

Coffee. Conversation. Connection.
Who knew where one conversation over coffee could lead? ☕️❤️

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30/08/2026

I met the most inspiring 76-year-old woman in the Costa Rican cloud forest 🌿❤️ (yes that’s where I am on our travels! 🌍)

The first time I saw her, she was happily walking through the mountains in the rain, carrying her bread home from a local shop.

A walk that many of us would probably consider a workout is simply part of her everyday life.

Then, completely by chance, I saw her again.

We were having a coffee close to her home, got chatting to her son and discovered that she walks around 5km most days - up and down these incredibly challenging hills.

No gym. Just movement woven naturally into her day. 🌿

It made me think so much about healthy ageing and some of the principles we associate with the world’s longest-living communities: natural movement, less material attachment, getting outdoors, connection, purpose and simply KEEPING MOVING.

Her happy nature certainly inspired me.

And I wanted to give her a little something in return. ❤️

Although she walks so much, she doesn’t do any specific strength training and mentioned some tightness around her shoulders, so I showed her 4 simple Exercise Snacks she could weave into her day to support her strength and mobility.

Little and often. No gym required.

I also shared my free Feel Good workouts on YouTube with her and her son, including my seated options, so hopefully she can keep adding a little strength, mobility and stretching alongside all that wonderful walking.

This is exactly why I love Exercise Snacking. Movement doesn’t have to be an hour-long workout. It can fit into the life you’re already living.

And sometimes the people you meet along the way remind you why you started doing this in the first place.

I thought I was teaching her something that day… but I think she taught me just as much. ❤️

Here’s to staying strong, mobile, connected and curious at every age.

Would you like to be walking these hills at 76? 🌿

SAVE this as a reminder to keep moving - your future self will thank you.
And SHARE this with your loved ones to motivate them 🙏🏼

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21/08/2026

This felt VERY surreal… 🥹❤️
I was at the airport, looking for a magazine to take on my trip, when I suddenly spotted myself on the cover of Top Santé.

Seeing it online was one thing… but seeing it sitting there on the shelves in real life was something else entirely. Even the lovely shop assistants got excited with me! 😂❤️

At 48, a South Asian woman, mum to three, and someone who was never particularly sporty growing up, this really is one of those moments I’ll never forget.

I’m so grateful to Top Santé for giving me this opportunity and for allowing me to share so much of my story inside - from my journey into fitness and strength training to menopause, my mission to help as many as I can and what I’ve overcome along the way.

And, as their fitness columnist, you’ll also find my latest Exercise Snacking column inside - this month featuring simple movement snacks you can do while the kettle is boiling. ☕️💪

And a huge thank you to YOU. So many of you have sent me photos of the magazine in shops, bought copies, shared the cover and sent the loveliest messages. Your support means more than you know.

It’s still on sale for another week, so if you spot one, please tag me - I absolutely love seeing your photos. ❤️

A proper pinch-me moment. 🥹

SouthAsianWomen Cover Columnist Fitness

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