Femominal - Yoga for the Menopause

'Femominal', yes it's a made up word (trade mark pending) which came tumbling to mind during the heat of a Winter's night flush!  It endeavours to encompass 'the menopause' as a uniquely feminine journey, an unfolding cycle of transition into the later stages of life.  It contains OM synonomous with the constant cycle of birth, death and rebirth.  The menopause has a rhythm: a beginning (peri menopause), a middle (menopause) and an end (post menopause) but the hormonal dance can be chaotic, turbulent and tricky to navigate.  Each woman's journey is as individual as her fingerprint and that in itself can sometimes make it seem like a lonely journey.

Amidst the struggles there is the opportunity to deepen self knowing which may help each woman individually navigate an unmapped path.  Collectively, through open, non-judgmental discussion, research, the sharing of knowlege and cultivation of awareness we can begin to reframe the menopause and disseminate truths so vitally important for the world now.  Why? Because many of us will spend a third of our life post menopause!   There still remains stigma around the subject;  confusion and taboo.  All women regardless of the menopause stage and age they're in  (and those poised to encounter it) deserve to be empowered with the necessary understanding and support so they are not just surviving this life shift but actually thriving in the phenomenal power and wisdom it can offer.

This particular workshop is specifically tailored towards addressing hot flushes, night sweats and 'meno-rage', symptoms most often associated with peri-menopause.  (You do not however need to be in the peri-menopause stage to gain valuable insights as they symptoms can and do arise throughout the menopause transition.)  The yoga practice will aim to offer useful tools via a physical practice incorporating restorative poses, breathwork, meditation and kriya.  Peri-menopause is a critical window for health and wellbeing and as such offers an opportunity to prepare, without pathologising, for the initiation towards the wise women phase.

This is not a standard yoga class labelling itself as menopause yoga!  The specific practice is offered by an experienced yoga teacher with well over 600+ hours of training received from some of the world's most highly regarded teachers and a graduate of Petra Coveney's Menopause Yoga teacher training.

Event Schedule

9:45am - Arrivals tea/coffee

10:00am - Introduction:  what is menopause - western medical view; ayurvedic understanding; traditional chinese medicine philosophy (printed handouts will be provided)

10:30am - Women's circle - group discussion covering symptomatic triggers & coping techniques which can be utilised both on and off the mat.

11:00am - comfort break - tea/coffee, ligt snacks

11:15am - Hatha Flow Yoga practice (suitable for all ages and stages) all props supplied, please bring a yoga mat and a blanket + extra layers for restorative section and savasana.

12:30pm - Journalling opportunity - inspired by aspects and reflections on the theme

1:00pm - Bespoke Gift Bags and Goodbyes

This event is limited to 6 participants.  Our venue is cosy, serene, peaceful and private and there are toilet facilities and easy parking.  Tea, coffee and vegan/vegetarian snacks will be provided.  Gift bags will include information covered at the event with additional resources + a recipe suggestion created by a professional nutrition coach.  There is no lower or upper age limit, this event is open to ALL women regardless of age or stage.

Take advantage of the Early Bird price and book your space for just £45, available until 11th February, thereafter tickets £55.

If you have any questions please email emma@yogaavenue.me.uk in complete confidence.