Ageing

Live keynote presentations with a managed Q&A towards the end of each session

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Menopause

With an overview of the changes experienced during the different stages of menopause, understand how this reduction in hormones affects the mind and body. Find out how symptoms can be managed from a medical and holistic approach and learn techniques based on ancient Yoga practices to both manage symptoms and the long-term health conditions associated with the reduced hormones. This session is suitable for all – be you in a menopausal stage, preparing for menopause or wanting to support a partner of family member.

Pelvic Floor Health

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be anything from stress leakage and increased urgency to full incontinence, to pain during intimate examinations or sex. Often pelvic floor dysfunction happens after childbirth and around menopause, but it can happen at any time of life. Understand how the pelvic floor works, what your symptoms mean, when to get professional help and learn simple exercises to improve the function. In addition, this session is ideal for anyone who wants to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction in the future.

Back Care

Our backs take a lot of stress and strain. Looking at the basic anatomy of the spine and back muscles, in this session learn how to both stretch and strengthen your back to reduce pain and prevent injuries.

Strength in age

Once we reach our 30’s we start to lose muscle and bone unless we introduce resistance work to our routine. This session will introduce you to a 10 minute fitness test program that you can do in your own home and with no equipment. 5 simple exercises will help you reduce the risk of weakening in your upper and lower body, core and cardiovascular system. You can even track your progress and improvements. The session will coach safe technique and adaptions for new starters, injuries and more experienced people.