Menopause Yoga Workshop

Towards your second spring

Theme: The Menopause Bridge

Stage: Perimenopause to Menopause

Session: Transition from Autum to Spring

Workshop details

Date: 29th May 2025
Location: Inner space Norwich
Price: £25
Group Size: 10-15 women

Overview

This workshop is designed to support women through the transition of perimenopause to post-menopause by providing a nurturing space to restore energy, cultivate balance, and embrace this new phase of life with acceptance and awareness. We will explore theoretical frameworks such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Menopause CBT to deepen our understanding of the changes occurring in the body and mind. Through restorative yoga, meditative sequences, breathwork, and mindfulness, participants will gain practical tools to manage symptoms and foster a sense of connection and support within the group.

What we’re aiming for:

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Alleviate hot flushes, anxiety and the feeling of overwhelm during the menopause through a meditative and gentle mindful yoga practice.
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Introduce breathwork and meditation as effective tools for relaxation and calming the nervous system.
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Understand the causes of symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, overwhelm, insomnia, fatigue, and brain fog.
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Explore various theoretical perspectives on the menopause journey and gain a deeper understanding of the goals of Menopause CBT.
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Deepen our understanding of how lifestyle choices can contribute to easing these symptoms.
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Create a space for rest and surrender, aligning with the end of winter beginning of spring as a time for deep nourishment and reflection.

Who is the workshop for?

This workshop is for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause who want to better understand and navigate the symptoms caused by hormonal fluctuations.

It is also open to any woman who is not yet in these stages but wants to be informed and empowered for the journey ahead.

Designed to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and restored, this workshop offers a space to connect with other women experiencing similar changes.

What to expect?

Gentle vinyasa and restorative yoga: Inspired by Coveney (2022), sequences designed to regulate the nervous system with stillness and inversions that help quiet the mind.
Breathwork techniques: Simple yet effective breathing exercises to foster grounding and ease.
Mantras & mudras: (Coveney 2022) Practices to connect with the universe, embrace the changing nature of the body and mind, and gain insight into this transformative stage of life.
Mindfulness & Loving-Kindness meditation: A guided practice to cultivate inner strength and acknowledge fear and anxiety, hot flushes & mood-swings as natural parts of change.
Theoretical Insights: Gaining an understanding of menopause through the perspectives of Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), while also exploring the significance of Menopause-Informed CBT in addressing the causes of anxiety and overwhelm.
Self-care & holistic wellbeing: Lifestyle, nutrition, and practical strategies for hormonal balance.
Women's circle: A space for sharing experiences, fostering connection, and mutual support.
Journaling for reflection: Exploring the benefits of writing as a tool for tracking changes, processing emotions and personal growth.