The Menopause Toolkit Workshop – A Recap
- Marica C
- Nov 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 8
Practical tools, real talk, and a few good stretches for your Second Spring.
Menopause: the seasonal shift
Menopause is a big change — a bit like nature shifting from autumn to winter. Things slow down, energy moves differently, and sometimes you just want to stay under a blanket and eat chocolate. Totally normal.
Every woman’s experience is unique. No two journeys look the same, and whatever you are feeling is real — you’re not imagining it.
Science backs it up: there are over 48 medically recognised symptoms linked to menopause, as our bodies have oestrogen receptors pretty much everywhere. No wonder it’s a full-body experience!
The goal of our workshop
Our aim was simple — to share practical tools you can actually use day-to-day. We focused on the three areas that have the biggest impact on how we feel through menopause:
Movement – the body
Food – the energy
Relaxation – the mind
Why? Because when oestrogen drops, inflammation tends to rise — and these three pillars are your best allies to keep it in check. Here is a visual explanation 👇🏻
Menopause Tool number 1: Movement – the body
Exercise is non-negotiable, but the right kind matters. I truly believe Weight Lifting should be prescribed to women after 40 as an insurance! Building muscle/strength training help slow the natural loss of muscle mass that happens with menopause — while also keeping bones strong and resilient.
In short: Carry a weight! Lift the things!
Huge thanks to Charlene Pring from Fit Little Biscuit for leading this section and reminding us that Strong is the new balanced! Building muscle and confidence in midlife means TRAINING SMART, not hard! Consistency, progressive overload (gradually challenging ourselves with heavier weights) and rest are the key to success. Also, lets not forget that “strong” and “feminine” absolutely belong in the same sentence.
Menopause tool number 2: Food – the energy
Food is medicine. We are, quite literally, what we eat (and sometimes what we snack on at 4 p.m.). Hormonal shifts impact metabolism as well! Sometimes leading to bloating, weight gain and contributing to brain fog! Gemma Price, qualified Nutrition Therapist, guided us through smart, nourishing choices that help calm the body’s internal fire, manage blood sugar levels and bring us back to balance. Gut health is key!
Menopause tool number 3: Relaxation – the mind
Here’s where yoga comes in. When your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, no supplement, diet, or workout can do its best work. Yoga helps us slow down, breathe deeply, calm the mind and press reset — it's the ultimate nervous-system regulator. Read more about this HERE
I’ll be writing more about this soon, because yoga in menopause truly deserves its own spotlight.
Remember: It's a new season, not an ending
Keep moving, eat kindly, rest often, and remember: this isn’t the end of something — it’s your Second Spring.
👉What do you want next?
I’d love your input as I plan future sessions — I’m playing with these ideas...
Tell me which one speaks to you most — or suggest something you’d love to explore in the comments below.
I'd love a Menopause Yoga workshop for:
Yoga for Meno-rage (releasing anger and frustration)
Yoga for Clarity and Focus
Yoga to improve energy level
Focus on Core and Balance (and touching on mobility too!)
You can vote for more than one answer.
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Sources & further reading
Dr Wonda Wright —
British Menopause Society — Recognised Symptoms & Oestrogen Receptors
Harvard Health Publishing — The Role of Oestrogen in Inflammation and Immunity
Petra Coveney - Menopause Yoga & Wellbeing
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