Join in on an Empowering Full Day Workshop for Women!
Sunday, Sept. 29th, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Kootenay Sol Yoga, Castlegar, BC
During this full and connective day together, we will explore several Holistic Modalities & Strategies for supporting women during the perimenopausal and menopausal transition phases. We are combining strengths through Nutrition & Yoga to help alleviate common symptoms, ease the mind and body, and support mobility, strength, thriving health and resilience throughout these transformative female years.
Your Day Will Include:
✿ Opening & Closing Circles
✿ Yoga & Meditation for Hormone Balance, Resilience, & Mood Stabilization
✿ Nutritional Strategies, Supplementation Recommendations, & Supportive Eating Habits/Behaviours
✿ Hormonal Herbalism with Jen Gawne
✿ Delicious Lunch & Snacks with Hormone Recipe Booklet & Foods List
✿ Beautiful Connective & Peaceful Setting at Kootenay Sol Yoga, Castlegar, BC
Nutrition:
Cindy Spratt, Holistic Nutritionist specializing in Culinary & Functional Nutrition, Eating Psychology, & Eating Disorder Recovery, will be providing the Nutritional components to this workshop.
Let’s take a deep dive into the workings of the female hormones from a Nutritional Perspective. We will look at increasing the understanding of the perimenopausal and menopausal phases of the female cycle. We will deepen our understanding of physiological hormone roles, hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause, common symptoms and discomforts, supportive foods and supplements, eating rhythms, and other holistic strategies to help bring the body back into a state of hormone harmony.
Yoga & Meditation:
Laurie MacDonald has been studying the wisdom of the body for over two decades. She has been teaching Hatha Yoga classes for the last 15 years in the Kootenays. Her personal practice has been dedicated to expanding her understanding of the body, consciousness and the pathways back to remembering our True Selves. Education : BA Sociology 200 hr Yoga teacher Certified rebalancing bodyworker Biodynamic Craniosacral therapist in training.
Laurie will be providing a supportive Yoga session including poses to help alleviate common symptoms like hot flashes, joint pain, and stress, and to enhance strength and resilience. She will also lead a Mindful Meditation and unique embodiment practice to help with hormonal balance and mood stabilization.
Herbalism:
Jen Gawne is a Chinese Medicine Herbalist and chef who loves sharing recipes and learning how to grow flowers. She is looking forward to sharing with you why ‘Menopause ISNT a problem’, herbal formulas to avoid hot flashes and a Sleep Cocktail recipe for your sweetest dreams yet. Later we will treat ourselves to a self guided
facial acupressure session and a cup of tea.
““The Vibrant Women’s retreat with Cindy Spratt, Laurie MacDonald and Jen Gawne was a lovely grounding as well as very informative experience. Each facilitator with their expertise brought a different and supportive element to the day. The lunch, snacks and teas where delicious and nourishing. Having the opportunity to share space and learn with a diverse group of women was really special. Definitely recommend attending one of their sessione, I returned home feeling inspired, grounded and connected. “ ”
“The Vibrant Women’s Holistic Hormones workshop proved to be an enjoyable and enlightening experience, fostering meaningful connections among the participants. The culinary offerings were both delectable and highly nourishing. What a fulfilling event!”
“These ladies complement each other quite well in their sharing of knowledge and supporting each other. A great team of practitioners!”
If you have been looking for some support, guidance, and holistic interventions to help support you in feeling more energized, balanced, grounded, and nourished, do not miss this beautiful & informative day!