What is the menopause?
An introduction with Petra Coveney.
In this webinar, Petra looks at the Victorian origins of the medical term ‘Menopause’ that led to doctors negatively pathologising this stage of a woman's life. She updates these narrow definitions and explains when and why people have a menopause.
What is Menopause Yoga?
An overview
Menopause Yoga combines western medical science with eastern wellbeing practices under an umbrella of women’s education and empowerment.
In this webinar, Petra Coveney covers the key components of this unique approach to supporting people with menopause symptoms - and she reframes post menopause positively as a woman’s Second Spring.
Mini Menopause Yoga
a 45-minute home practice
Menopause symptoms can happen any time and anywhere, so Petra shares some simple breathing, meditation and restorative yoga techniques that you can practice in the comfort of your own home.
To practice with Petra you will need a yoga mat or blanket, some blankets and cushions and a chair.
Petra Coveney
Petra Coveney is a senior yoga teacher, trainer, author and the creator of Menopause Yoga - the world’s first specialist yoga and wellbeing practice to therapeutically support people in the menopause.
Officially launched in 2013, Menopause Yoga is the result of Petra’s in-depth research as a member of the British Menopause Society for health practitioners, years of feedback from women attending her workshops and classes, and her own knowledge of yoga and personal experiences of the menopause transition. In 2019, Petra launched the world’s first professionally accredited teacher training course for Menopause Yoga with the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals, and runs courses both in person and online with Yogacampus.com.
Her guidebook ‘Menopause Yoga - a holistic approach to supporting women on their menopause journey,’ was published in 2021 by Singing Dragon Books. She is writing her 2nd book due to be published in 2024.
To find out more visit: www.menopause-yoga.com
Testimonials
"I really liked the yoga poses and breathing exercises, which were very calming. And I learned a lot about how yoga and natural therapies can help me manage my symptoms".
“The experience with Menopause Yoga was truly nourishing. Thank you for creating such a well-rounded program that supports women holistically during the menopause journey.”
“You held a safe and nourishing space for us and I felt such deep gratitude for all the emotional labor you held for us.”
“The course had the right balance between theory and practice.”