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40-HOUR YOGA FOR MENOPAUSE WELLBEING

TEACHER TRAINING

Hi, I’m Margot Porter

We become teachers to share the life-changing benefits yoga has gifted us, right?

I’m passionate about sharing the knowledge and specialised yoga practices for menopausal women I’ve been exploring and teaching for over a decade.

With knowledge comes the power to take charge of your health and wellbeing through menopause and beyond.

Are you ready to support yourself and confidently guide your students through this significant transformation?

Training Outlook

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Expand Your Knowledge

 

  • Learn about the different stages of menopause and the common signs of transition.
  • Learn how Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern science view menopause and harness their knowledge.
  • Explore seasonal and uplifting narratives for menopause.
  • Design classes using  a guide for Four Focus Areas that support women experiencing common physical and emotional signs of menopause.
  • Learn about the nervous system changes that affect our mood, energy and sleep patterns.
  • Unravel the physiology of hot flushes and brain fog, and how to address these in a class context.
  • Learn how menopause affects women’s hearts and lungs and which yoga practices help.
  • Understand the changes in muscle strength and bone density (osteopenia/osteoporosis) and what to do to build stronger muscle and bones.
  • Understand the changes in women’s pelvic health including prolapse, and how to cue appropriately.

Book A Virtual Cuppa with Margot

Jump on call and let’s discover if the program is right for you.

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Evolve Your Teaching

 

  • Learn to seamlessly incorporate relevant menopause knowledge with specific pranayama, asana, mantra, mudra, and relaxation practices, and modifications into your general classes.
  • Build your own library of classes by exploring Four Focus Areas for common menopause signs and mind-body transitions.
  • Be supported to craft your own menopause workshops, immersions and mini retreats using  Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing using the Focus Area principles.
  • Explore a variety of feminine themes to build your classes, workshops, retreats, circles, and yoga nidras.
  • Meet the 10 Wisdom Goddesses from the Tantric tradition who can act as a symbolic and thematic blueprint for inquires and workshop planning.
  • Experience the power of a Wise Woman’s circle and learn the art of facilitating an inclusive safe space.
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Prerequisites

  • You must have completed RYT-200 yoga training minimum.
  • You plan to teach, are currently teaching, or have taught for at least six months or would like to do this training for your own menopause journey.

The what, why and how of menopause from a yoga and Ayurvedic approach backed by modern science.

 

HOLISTIC. PRACTICAL. EXPERIENTIAL.

Empower Yourself

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Learning Support

  • A comprehensive printed and digital manual
  • Downloadable PDFs of all PowerPoint presentations from the training
  • 5 x post training Zoom teacher’s circles
  • Videos, resources, quizzes, and yoga practices for pelvic floor health at menopause by Lisa Fitzpatrick (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher)
  • Transcripts for yoga Nidras and meditations
  • A small group learning environment
  • Nutrition for menopause presentation by Mel Bald (qualified nutritionist)
  • Guides for supplements, adaptogens and Ayurveda herbs
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    Upon Completion

    • .40CPD points with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia

    “At her first bleeding, a woman meets her power.

    During her bleeding years, she practices it.

    At menopause, she becomes it.”

     

    Traditional Native American saying

     Take a peek inside.

    The Program

    Each day: Themed Focus Area practice, theory, language gardens, teaching practicums, asana labs, a daily afternoon restoration, and practice facilitating women’s circles around the Four Focus Areas including journal prompts, pair work and self-reflective practices to go deeper.

    You’ll receive a printed copy of the manual, circle booklet, and assessment workbook. All presentation PowerPoints, the manual, circle booklet, and assessment workbook are available online.

    Pre-learning: Hearing the Call

     When we reach our 40s and 50s, our bodies and minds begin to transition, and we can experience intense physical and psychological turbulence. Specialised yoga practices are a tremendous support in navigating this natural wave of change.

    While this transformation is not easy, it’s significant because we are undergoing an initiatory process. We are birthing a new self: our Wise Woman.

    Pre-learning – Read the first three sections of the manual or watch the videos and you’ll

    • Connect yoga philosophy to menopause (Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Koshas, Chakras, and Vayus).
    • Receive an overview of Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western (HRT) perspectives of menopause.
    • Meet the Maha Vidyas – the 10 Wisdom Goddesses from the Tantra tradition – who can act as guides through menopause.

    In the introduction Zoom circle, you’ll

    • Meet and greet the Wise Women before we gather in person.

    • Learn about the different stages of menopause and explore a range of uplifting narratives including a seasonal one.

    • Introduce yourself and reflect on where you are on your journey.
    Day 1: Going to the Wellspring

    Many women reach menopause in a state of exhaustion and physical depletion because our culture doesn’t respect this sacred feminine transition.

    On day one, you’ll learn the science behind the hormonal changes and how to support women experiencing anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and overwhelm.

    Day one, you’ll

    • Be welcomed with an opening ceremony  and invocation calling in the goddesses Kali and Tara.
    • Experience a self-nurturing yoga practice for Focus Area One (vata).
    • Enjoy a vata balancing daily routine (dinacharya) each day and understand how it supports the nervous system.
    • Be introduced to language gardens where we build word banks for each Focus Area.
    • Learn what is happening biologically at menopause.
    • Explore seasonal and uplifting feminine narratives of menopause and lunar charting the Wise Woman way.
    • Discover how stress impacts our hormones and uncover changes in the nervous system at menopause (includes vagus nerve and Polyvagal theory)
    • Deconstruct the practice and learn how to create yoga  classes to balance vata (asana labs and teaching practicums)
    • Restoration – Yoga Nidra
    • Experience a Wise Woman’s circle including an introduction to the wisdom goddess Chinnamasta and practice hosting a Wise Woman circle for Focus Area One.
    Day 2: Dancing With Fire

    For many women, menopause is announced with hot flushes, strong emotions, and shifting moods as we begin to navigate the cauldron of change within.

    On day two, you’ll learn the science behind hot flushes, night sweats, menopause rage, irritability and brain fog (focus area two) and which specialised yoga practices can support you and your students.

    Together on day two, we’ll

    • Experience a Focus Area Two practice (pitta)
    • Learn about the physiology of hot flushes and strategies to support students physically and emotionally.
    • Discover which specific yoga and pranayama practices release heat and/or hot emotions.
    • Gain insight into how women’s brains change and understand why women experience brain fog, irritability, and forgetfulness.
    • Explore pranayama and kriya practices to cool the fire (pitta)
    • Learn to build yoga sequences that cool the body, reduce pitta, and nourish the liver and gall bladder meridians.
    • Understand the importance of including restorative yoga in your sequences.
    • Restoration – Yoga Nidra
    •  Practice hosting a Wise woman circle for Focus Area Two including an introduction to the wisdom goddess Bagalamukhi.
    Day 3: Crossing the River

    Menopause is a profound journey and on the path some women experience periods of low energy and mood, grief and sadness. Navigating this with kindness and compassion is essential to help women embrace their Second Spring.

    You’ll learn which specialised yoga practices can support Focus Area Three: low energy and mood, lethargy, lack of motivation, grief, sadness and depression. We look at how to cue for pelvic floor health at menopause.

    On day three, you’ll

    • Experience an uplifting practice designed to address Focus Area three signs (kapha).
    • Unearth the key elements to create a warming, stimulating heart-opening practice for courage and resilience.
    • Learn about the profound changes in  the changes in women’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems and how yoga can help.
    • Discover the pranayama practices that can help women as they age.
    • Learn how to navigate and talk with ease about grief, sadness and depression within a yoga class context.
    • Understand the changes in pelvic floor health at menopause and how to support women with prolapse.
    • Experience a specialised prolapse sequence as we learn about changes in the pelvic floor and yoni.
    • Enjoy pelvic floor physiotherapist Lisa Fitzpatrick’s webinars and practices in the online portal.
    • Restoration – Yoga Nidra
    • Practice hosting a Wise Woman circle for Focus Area Three including an introduction to the wisdom goddess Bhairavi.
    Day 4 : Claiming Your Crown

    Revolution. Step up and collect your crown, queen. As we grow beyond the sphere of focused nurturing of family and career, we gain perspective of the broader connections to both community and the universe. Menopause is a distillation of all that is wonderful about you. It’s time to celebrate the possibility of spring and fully inhabit your version of your Wise Woman.

    You’ll learn the science behind the changes in your muscles and bones and which specialised yoga practices help build muscle and bone strength, and relieve achy muscles and joints.

    On day four, you’ll

    • Experience a practice for Focus Area Four (vata)
    • Understand changes in women’s muscles and the best ways to build muscle through menopause and beyond.
    • Learn about inflammation at menopause and how to care for achy muscles and joints.
    • Discover what’s happening to our bones and learn how to work with students with osteopenia and osteoporosis in a class setting.
    • Understand how to teach bone-safe transitions and namaskars for students with osteoporosis.
    • Restore with a Yoga Nidra for Focus Area Four
    • Honour our journeys with a rite of passage closing circle including an introduction to the wisdom goddess Dhumavati and/or Tripura Sundari.
    Follow-up Circles : Embodying the Wisdom

    In the five follow-up circles, we’ll look at each Focus Area and share:

    • How are we embodying the training in our practice?
    • How are we threading our learning into general classes?
    • How can we expand a class into a workshop, immersion or mini retreat?

    The final circle allows you to present a workshop running sheet for feedback from the group.

        Praise

        Transformational tales

        Margot has truly stepped into her Sage Essence/ Wise Woman slippers and speaks with the wisdom of her experiences and teachings. She embodies the feminine with grace and a sense of sparkly fun that keeps you wanting more. The Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing training is such a blessing for any woman preparing, transitioning or fully embracing their second spring, and helping to reshape the old narratives around what menopause means in the wider community. May we all be emboldened to tread on this path of pure feminine empowerment and magic with the wisdom that Margot so beautifully presents. You have provided such a comprehensible training manual with material we can use to get this information out to our communities, backing it all up with Traditional and scientific evidence-based practices. I can’t thank you enough for gifting us the wisdom of your words and your enthusiasm for teaching us this wisdom

        Alice Reid, Brisbane, 2024

         

         

        Without a doubt, the best advanced Yoga Teacher Training I have encountered! Margot has poured her heart and soul into this phenomenal training, generously sharing her personal and professional experience. The structure, content and style of delivery has been planned meticulously; taking into account the ayurvedic dinacharya (daily routine) and different learning styles, Margot has created a course that is informative, fun and digestible. Wherever you are on your menopause journey, this course will gift you the knowledge and tools to empower yourself and your students.

         

        Georgina Siddall, Brisbane, 2024

         

         

        Without a doubt, the best advanced Yoga Teacher Training I have encountered! Margot has poured her heart and soul into this phenomenal training, generously sharing her personal and professional experience. The structure, content and style of delivery has been planned meticulously; taking into account the ayurvedic dinacharya (daily routine) and different learning styles, Margot has created a course that is informative, fun and digestible. Wherever you are on your menopause journey, this course will gift you the knowledge and tools to empower yourself and your students.

         

        Georgina Siddall, Brisbane, 2024

         

         

        I have more in depth understanding of how a woman’s body may be restricted and affected by the symptoms of menopause. Knowing safe alternative options is empowering and inclusive for women which I will enjoy being able to share. Being able to reframe the journey of menopause as a reset and second spring is also uplifting and encouraging to share and teach. The depth of information covered, interesting variety styles of teaching, great suggestions for topics and ways of presenting a workshop/retreat, connecting with other wonderful ladies.You are a wonderful presenter and your style/delivery encourages us to really immerse ourselves and explore the work with others. It was such a special spiritual experience.

         

        Alex Robinson, March 2024

         

        Do it. This training is not only to improve your yoga skills and career but mostly for you, as a yoga teacher. We are blessed for having the amazing tool of yoga that can touch so many people but to be a good teacher we need to study and gain wisdom.

        This training taught me many rudiments and concepts around menopause from different points of view (yoga, Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine…) and I am using those understandings to go deeper within myself. This training is to support ourselves in order to be able to support others. Margot is a goddess, so wise and delicate but also strong and kind. She creates a safe space to be ourselves, to cry and to smile together.

         

        Licia Ficulle, March 2023

        I find it incredibly easy to recommend this course to any yoga teacher seeking the knowledge and guidance required to support women through menopause. If anything, it exceeded my expectations. It was so well thought out and easily the best course I’ve done in years.

        It is detailed, thorough and covers everything I’ve ever wanted to know as well as things I’d never thought about before doing the course. I appreciated your wisdom, quirky sense of humour and the way you made everything fun and light. I am now very confident to take this knowledge and use it with my students.

        Bhavani, March 2023

        I recommend this training to any woman wanting to build knowledge and skills in yoga teaching to empower the menopause journey. It went beyond my expectations. I feel so much more empowered about my own menopause and my identity as an older yoga teacher. The training also linked science and research to the practices. I love that. The course materials are rich, well informed and full of deep wisdom from yoga, TCM and science. The training was playful, well structured, highly organised and full of heart. I celebrate your professionalism with so much grace and honesty.”

        Anthea Naylor, March 2023

        Margot you SEE everyone. Your depth of experience and humility are beautiful. The themed days made all the info accessible. YES, I’d recommend this course to every woman. I’d be surprised if you attended this training and didn’t have one “a-ha” moment, or in fact, many. No matter where you are in the life journey, pre, peri, post, or smack in the middle of menopause, there’s something here for you (and to share with your loved ones!

         

         Suzy Goss, March 2023

         

        Margot’s 40hr teacher training gave me the tools to become the strongest, best version of myself, through yoga, mindset and health techniques and tips. We all need positive role models as our health and hormones change. I recommend sensational Margot, her knowledge, yoga techniques and caring attitude are EXCEPTIONAL.

         

        Sonia Barratt, March 2023

        This training is amazing for anyone interested in the secret women’s business of menopause. This is a sacred time that need to be seen and recognised for the transformation that it offers.  This training is rich in both scientific research and the colourful wisdom of the ancient teachings of Yoga, Ayurveda and TCM. As a total bonus to me, we also explored ceremony and women’s circles which can support rich internal growth and acceptance through the menopause years. I am excited about sharing with friends and any women who are ready to experience menopause as their transformation of coming into their own wisdom and energy, owning their own wisdom and energy and experiencing life through their own true nature.

         

        Madhu Puri, March, 2023

        Margot has a unique ability to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels equal and heard. Her varied presentation styles kept the training engaging, and there was an extraordinary amount of well-delivered precious content. Margot’s expertise in guiding us through the intricacies of menopause and yoga was truly enlightening. I gained valuable insights into my health and well-being. Margot’s Menopause Yoga Training Course has been a life-changing experience for me. I have found a deeper understanding of menopause and yoga as well as the desire to share this knowledge with other women. Thank you, Margot, for an unforgettable and transformative experience!

         

        Leah Micallef, October 2023

        The course was simply amazing – a great balance of practical practice for each stage of the menopause journey, comprehensive theoretical presentations, asana labs, self-reflection and of course lots of opportunities to share and learn from other participants in a welcoming and non-threatening space. All of this was backed up with a comprehensive manual providing

        so much more information than I could have hoped for. I would definitely recommend this training to anyone looking to explore the topic in greater detail, or simply for your own wellbeing. Margot is really well researched, a great teacher, and a loving and kind wise woman!

         

        Jane Crosswell, October 2023

        HOLISTIC. PRACTICAL. EXPERIENTIAL.

        Ready to get Started?

        40-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING

         

        INVESTMENT // EARLY BIRD $1,297 (FINISHES JANUARY 23RD), FULL PRICE $1,497

        MARCH 29TH – APRIL 1ST, 2025

        SOUL SPACE, BRISBANE

        WHAT’S INCLUDED

        + 4 DAYS OF IN-PERSON TRAINING WITH A CERTIFIED TRAINER AND SENIOR TEACHER

        + 260+ page COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL

        + PRE-LEARNING MODULE ONLINE: READ OR WATCH VIDEOS

        + ACCESS TO ONLINE RESOURCES: NUTRITION, PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH

        + INDIVIDUALISED EMAIL SUPPORT

        + POST-TRAINING FOLLOW UP CIRCLES X 5

        + 40 POINTS YOGA ALLIANCE AND YOGA AUSTRALIA

         

        PAYMENT PLANS

         

        A non-refundable deposit of $497.00 is required to reserve your place.

        After your deposit is received, bank details will be sent so you can make the remaining payments.

         

        QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU COMMIT?

        Frequently Asked Questions

        Do I need to have completed a RYT-200 yoga training when I enroll?

        Yes, you need to have completed your RYT-200 because Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing is advanced training,  We approach developing classes from a therapeutic or an energy-shifting perspective to address symptoms of menopause transformation and educate women about the changes in their bodies and minds, therefore I assume you know how to instruct poses and pranayama practices. It involves a fair amount of specialised knowledge and skill-based learning, and the common denominator is you have completed basic yoga teacher training.

        What if I'm not teaching at the moment?

        The training is open to any teacher who has completed a minimum of RYT-200 yoga teacher training and has taught for at least six months. You don’t need to be teaching now but you must be confident in planning classes.

        What if I'm a man, or a pre or post-menopausal teacher, can I still do the training?

        Absolutely.  This training is for all teachers who want to support menopausal women in their classes. With this training, you’ll learn how comfortably share information about menopause, how it affects a woman’s body and yoga practice.  You’ll learn to seamlessly incorporate relevant menopause knowledge, how yoga can support women and offer modifications for common signs into your general class. You’ll also learn the skills to deliver a specific Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing class and how to create an inspiring menopause workshop.

        How long do I have access to the online materials?

        You have access to the online materials for the lifetime of the training. This means for as long as I run the training.  This is a potent space for growth in the program when coupled with personal practice. Watching the presentations and creating classes using the class guidelines is a great way to really absorb the teachings.

        How much time will the assessment tasks take?

        Time is allocated within the structure of the face-to-face training for you to complete your assessment tasks and seek clarity on the tasks. If not completed over the four days of the course, you’ll have 3 months to complete your assessment. The assessment ask will take around 2-hours to complete.

        Is Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing Teacher Training for Me?

        Absolutely yes, if:

        • You’re a qualified yoga teacher (minimum 200 hours), you’ve completed training and are currently teaching.

        • You’re seeking in-depth knowledge and skills to help women navigate menopause with yoga.

        • You want expert education to support yourself as a teacher and women through menopause.

        • You aspire to expand your tool kit to be a more impactful yoga teacher in all your classes.

        • You wish to offer Yoga for Menopause Wellbeing classes or workshops as an additional revenue stream for your business.

        • You want to prepare for the path ahead and know what you can do now.

        • You’re seeking teacher training that prioritises personal practice, reflection, and self-exploration.

        • You welcome all questions to guide your journey and are willing to step outside your comfort zone and explore new territory.

         

        Maybe not right now, if:

        • You are not interested in supporting women aged 40 – 60 who may be suffering from menopause symptoms in your classes.

        • You feel uncomfortable talking about women’s issues in a way that is inclusive.

        • You are uncomfortable sharing in a circle or don’t wish to be self-reflective through responding to journal prompts.

        • You feel women should not make such a fuss over menopause and just get on with it.

        • You do not feel that you need to receive feedback on your teaching.

        • Your personal yoga practice does not have a place in your schedule, and value in your life.

        • You don’t appreciate questions as teaching tools.

        • You do not really value the art of teaching as a craft to master.


        Refund & Cancellation Policy

        The training has limited numbers because this allows for a personable, tailored and comprehensive immersion style training experience. A non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality training and support can be delivered to all participants. Exceptions can be made for reasons including illness or injury where the person is physically unable to attend the training. A refund will be issued minus administration and fees of $50.00. Your deposit is non-refundable – exceptions for financial hardship. There will be no refunds for arriving late or leaving early. 100% attendance is required to receive your 40-hour CPD points. In the case that the trainer, Margot Porter, cancels the training a full refund will be given.