The menstrual cycle is a vital and vitalizing system in the female body and integral in our health and wellbeing. By practicing menstrual cycle awareness, we can embrace our menstrual cycle and its innate gifts, reconnect with our feminine wisdom, and develop a greater sense of connection to our bodies and physical needs.
In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the physical, emotional and energetic shifts that occur throughout our cycle and learn practical ways to live in harmony with our inner rhythm. The workshop will consist of insightful discussions, group sharing, and a feminine flow practice including breathwork, mantra, asana, mudra, and relaxation/yoga nidra to ground into your body and establish a heart-womb connection flow of energy.
Topics covered:
- The four inner seasons of the menstrual cycle and their connection to your emotional, physical and creative well-being.
- How to begin tracking/charting your own cycle and integrating cyclical self-care into your life.
- How to synchronize your cycle with your day-to-day schedule and manage your energy in an efficient and sustainable way.
- How to harness the strengths of each inner season to support your physical health, relationships, emotional well-being, creativity and work.
- Why you may be experiencing challenges such as PMS or period pain.
- Have the chance to ask questions, share your experience, and connect with others.
You will receive:
- Take-home workbooks/worksheets, and guided meditations to support your menstrual cycle awareness practice.
This workshop is for women and menstruators of all ages who:
- Are in their menstruating years.
- Have a regular, irregular cycle or no cycle.
- Are with or without a physical womb.
- Are on hormonal contraception.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Are perimenopausal, menopausal or postmenopausal.
- Suffer from menstrual problems such as pain and PMS.
What to bring:
- A yoga mat
- Water bottle
- Notebook & pen
- A light lunch or snacks - there will be a 20-minute break in the middle
About the facilitator, Sarah Martin:
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Sarah has traveled worldwide leading yoga retreats and teacher trainings. Sarah has a special focus on yoga for women’s health including menstrual cycle awareness, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and yoga practices to support all experiences of femininity throughout a woman’s life. To learn more about Sarah and her online and in-person workshops and training programs, visit
www.saigonom.com.