I am excited to be collaborating with Kate Henley for the first time to share our knowledge of the experience of the Peri-menopause and the Menopause.
This life stage is an important life transition and often throws up physical and emotional challenges. This day will support the navigation of this period with the following:
What is happening in the body at this time - a Western synopsis
How to understand your symptoms Reflecting on the societal views of this time and what this means for us
A look through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine to support the journey
Practical ideas and suggestions
The day will also include short practices on:
Yin Yoga (soft gentle yoga poses all done sitting or lying down aiming to quieten the nervous system)
Qi Gong (Chinese energy movement)
Yoga Nidra (deeply relaxing practice done lying down suitable for this life stage)
The day will be partly taught, partly some movement and will contain opportunities to hear the views of others and reflect.
Date 25 June
Time 10-5
Price £95
Kate and Melanie aspire to share with you aspects of their own experiences of this time and will challenge the narrative of the menopause to show that there is a potential way of living at this time supporting physical difficulties and living in an empowering way.
Melanie and Kate say: We have both recently been through the (peri) menopause and are passionate about sharing this knowledge - we want to change the narrative around menopause from one of loss and endings, to one of transition and power. We want to share this potentially life changing information with as many women as we can. Our intention is to create a non-judgemental, safe, confidential space for you to become empowered and heard.
Kate holds a BSc in Acupuncture from the University of Westminster and has been in private practice since 1998. She is a full member of the British Acupuncture Council and is the Chair of the Acupuncture Childbirth Team in Hertfordshire. Kate is a holistic practitioner, using acupuncture, massage, and dietary therapy as part of her treatment. She remains curious about what puts the body out of balance and causes ‘dis-ease’ and in particular the role of how emotions affect our physical well-being. Kate provides acupuncture for all conditions and has a special interest in women’s health.
Melanie has been teaching yoga since 1997 and is registered as ERYT with Yoga Alliance. She mainly runs advanced yoga teacher trainings, yoga holidays and workshops. Melanie says: In all my teaching I aim to show up and be myself - and my hope is that will allow you to truly be yourself. I hope to meet each person wherever they are, in each moment and make the practice right for each individual.