Join us to connect with your body's innate wisdom and discover your inner guide as you embrace this new chapter with confidence and grace.

Week 1: Seasons of Life and Honoring Transition

Welcome to our Yoga for Women in Menopause Series! This first week is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the significant transition you are moving through. Just as nature experiences different seasons, so do we in our lives. Menopause is a powerful and natural shift, and this class offers a gentle space to connect with your body and embrace this new season with awareness and self-compassion.

In the wisdom of Ayurveda, menopause is often considered the Vata time of life, a period characterized by change, movement, and a shift in energies. Similarly, in the yogic tradition, this stage aligns with Vanaprastha, often referred to as the "forest dweller" or "retired" stage, a time for introspection and a turning inward. Across many traditional cultures, menopause and elders are revered for their wisdom and experience.

In this introductory session, we will explore gentle movements, mindful breathwork, and restorative poses designed to help you ground and center yourself during this Vata-dominant time. We'll begin to tap into your body's innate wisdom, creating a foundation for the weeks ahead. This class is an invitation to slow down, listen to your inner guide, and cultivate a sense of ease and acceptance as you navigate this transformative chapter.

Week 2: Bone Health and Balance for Fall Prevention

Did you know that most fractures are preceded by a fall? This week, our yoga practice will dive deep into the mechanics of strength and balance for fall prevention through specific movement patterns. You'll experience techniques designed to maintain bone density, improve balance, and cultivate a fall-prevention foundation. We'll work with specialized movements that target key areas prone to age-related bone loss.

Week 3: Joint Health and Fascial Flexibility for Greater Movement Longevity

This week, we'll dive deeper into the interconnectedness of your joints and fascia, exploring movement techniques specifically designed to enhance both for greater comfort and freedom in your body. We'll encourage the flow of synovial fluid, nourishing your joints and reducing stiffness. We'll also explore techniques to release tension in your fascia – the connective tissue network that surrounds your muscles and organs – which can often become restricted and contribute to pain and limited range of motion.

Week 4: Lymphatic Flow & Circulation for Vibrant Health

This week, our yoga practice will guide you through specific movements and techniques that support lymphatic flow, enhance circulation, and maintain the body's natural cleansing mechanisms. You'll experience firsthand how these practices can improve your overall well-being.

Week 5: Sleep Health & Cognitive Function

Research increasingly highlights the profound connection between our physical and mental well-being. This week, we'll explore a holistic approach to sleep health and cognitive function, recognizing that restorative sleep is essential for a sharp mind, a balanced nervous system, and overall vitality. While movement remains a vital component for a healthy brain and nervous system, we'll expand our practice to include specific breathwork and meditation techniques known to calm the nervous system and prepare the body and mind for restful sleep.

Week 6: Connect with Your Wisdom Body to Awaken Your Inner Guide

This week's practice will tap into something more subtle yet equally crucial: Your body's innate wisdom and capacity for self-awareness. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation, we'll explore what yogis have long called the "wisdom body," helping you develop a more refined awareness of how to care for yourself at every stage of life.

Week 7: Pelvic Floor Health & Core Connection for Stability & Comfort

Many women experience changes in their pelvic floor health during and after menopause. This week, our yoga practice will focus on gentle yet effective movements to strengthen and support the pelvic floor muscles. You'll learn how to connect deeply with your core for improved stability, posture, and comfort in daily life.

Week 8: Cultivating Emotional Well-being & Stress Resilience

The hormonal shifts of menopause can bring about emotional fluctuations and increased stress. This week, our yoga practice will integrate techniques that specifically address emotional well-being and build resilience to stress. Through breathing exercises (pranayama), restorative poses, and mindfulness practices, you'll experience how yoga can calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of inner peace and emotional balance.