‘It's been a game-changer having contact with Caroline and all of the access to yoga through The Yoga Crow and The Menopause Sisters channels including the workshops - and I just feel very grateful for finding you as it has transformed my life going from no support for menopause to having a high level of knowledge informed support, that has been empowering for me to start managing my health proactively through positive changes. A knowledge rich team bringing together medical and holistic health specialisms - exactly what is needed for women to know what menopause is and what to do in terms of bringing themselves through this experience in a positive way. I also valued being steered through the local NHS landscape which has challenges. I liked the nurturing relaxing vibe of the worksop too. The breath work was deeply relaxing too.’
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'It was so beneficial to have the mix of medical information and yoga, both in a self-care context, with time to talk to the GP, not rushed and the GP had understanding, empathy and knowledge. The yoga teacher had such knowledge of yoga for menopause too and so nurturing. It was really a great balance. And I loved the way the women came together to talk and help each other with the most personal and distressing issues that are taboo - it really felt like a red tent and I needed that for my soul. I think you have created a much needed and nurturing space in that design of workshop, which in fact felt like a women's circle - it was really special, and I feel happier and more at ease with myself afterwards; being with others in the circle, unlocked the compassion for the self. When I tell other women about it, they are opening about their menopausal experiences too.'
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'I wanted to reach out and say thank you soooo much for yesterday’s session! I feel sooo much more informed and I’ve ordered a book you recommended. The poem you read out at the end was really lovely too. This stage of our life is such a minefield but you made it feel so much less awful than the sum of the various symptoms . It’s given me renewed confidence to tackle whatever the beast wants to throw at me and get back to my yoga mat too'
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'I enjoyed the joining together of East and West; with a discussion from a working GP who clearly has a passion for informing and empowering women and the wonderful yoga practices and session from the menopause informed yoga teacher. I also liked the sharing of advice, resources and personal experiences from all the attendees. I feel empowered to go and learn a bit more and to not dismiss changes in my body as nothing.'
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'I found the Menopause Yoga workshop to be excellent. There was a good balance of mindfulness, relaxation and yoga which was complimented by the medical information from the GP. With the small group, there was a chance to hear other women’s experiences and pose questions for the GP and Caroline to answer. It felt like a gentle and safe environment.'
