Wise Woman workshops

The killer  whale has a similar lifespan to humans. The female killer whale is also one of the only mammals along with women who have menopause. In contrast to women the menopausal killer whale swims to the front of the pod. She has a lifetime experience of how to survive, where the best feeding grounds are and she is a teacher to younger killer whales. Pods without a mature post-menopausal female have less chance of survival. Mother Nature intended menopause as part of our community thriving and surviving; and she does not make mistakes!

Sadly in modern Western culture menopause is often seen as undesirable, a hormone deficiency disease like diabetes or oven as some scientists have called it; Ovarian failure.  Women also see menopause as a time of decline, loss of youth, and fertility and find they are becoming invisible. It's also a time of change, challenge and struggle as we shapeshift and transform into an Elderwoman, so revered in ancient and indigenous cultures. We and our culture have forgotten the power of menopause; this challenging female rite of passage of transformation to the Wisewoman. 

These monthly two and a half hour  interactive workhops are held in a supportive space combining  the wisdom sharing of a women's circle, wisewoman herbal knowledge and strategies for support as well as shamanic drum journeys to seek wisdom and healing. 

We cover a wide range of subjects from coping with Hot flushes! Night sweats! Anxiety, menstrual changes,  Low libido, food for menopause, healing ceremony, becoming and elder, earth keeper, healer and shamanic journeys.

 Facilitated by an experienced Medical Herbalist, menopause mentor, Shamanic practitioner and celebrant  we will look at herbal medicine, healing foods and supplements. Our herbal allies for the evening are Sage, Red clover, Ashwagandha, Shatavari and many other beautiful herbs which we will explore through tastings and sharing their wisdom. 

Wise is suitable for all women who are going through menopause, who are post menopausal, anticipating menopause or have had an early menopause due to surgery or drugs and other women who feel that this is relevant to their journey

The cost is £22 and includes emailed handouts.
Booking via paypal is essential. Message me for BACs.
Refunds are not given if cancellations are made within 48 hours of the start of the workshop.

29th October 2024 7pm - 9.30 pm In this first session we explore the midlife transition of menopause as a rite of passage, exploring our attitudes and challenges as well as the gifts of menopause. This rite of passage has many allies which include herbal allies and shamanic allies The herbal ally is ashwaganda and we will be learning about adrenal health. We  will be also learning how to do a shamanic journey as well as meeting our spirit animal allies