Strong Through the Shift: A Menopause Workshop

Menopause is a natural transition — but many women reach it without clear information or practical support. This workshop is designed for women in the LPY community who want to understand what’s happening in their bodies, learn realistic strategies for navigating change, and feel empowered to support their long-term health and vitality.

We’ll begin with Menopause Basics — a clear, approachable explanation of menopause and perimenopause, the typical life context many women experience during this stage, and the physical and emotional changes that often arise. We’ll discuss how shifting hormone levels affect energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being.

Next, we’ll explore the physiological changes that occur as estrogen declines, including impacts on bone density, muscle mass, cardiovascular health, pelvic floor function, and brain health — and why proactive support makes a meaningful difference.

The core of the workshop focuses on whole-body health strategies, including:

• Skeletal health and bone protection
• Muscular strength and functional movement
• Pelvic floor health
• Cardiovascular health
• Nutrition for changing metabolic needs
• Brain health, including sleep disruption, stress sensitivity, and “brain fog”

A key emphasis will be the role of functional movement and yoga as a foundation. Many women already practice yoga, using postures that are common to both yoga and resistance training thereby establishing  the building blocks for lifelong strength, balance, and mobility. We’ll discuss how poses like chair, horse stance, 90-90 half split and balance work naturally prepare the body for progressive strength training  — making the transition from mat to weights feel accessible and safe.

Sunday March 1st, 2026 - 1p-3p

Lexington Studio

$45 (members receive 10% off)

Use This Link To Purchase & then head to the schedule and date 3/1 to enter your name onto the roster.

About Doreen:

Doreen is a Menopause Health Coach, Physical Therapist, and Yoga Instructor who has been navigating perimenopause and menopause for over 10 years. By blending clinical expertise with holistic powerful movement Doreen helps women navigate the menopause transition with strength, clarity, and agency.  Her approach is rooted in the belief that yoga provides the essential foundation for physical and mental longevity. She teaches how yoga’s emphasis on alignment and body awareness is a natural prerequisite for safe, effective resistance training, while its meditative practices offer a vital toolkit for mindfulness and stress reduction.