• the strength blueprint - Bone health & functional power for the menopause

Integrating Yoga, Ayurveda, and Emotional Coaching to find balance in transition.

A collaboration between Steel City Yoga and Belief maker Coaching.

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Sunday 18th October 2pm - 4pm

The Strength Blueprint:

Bone Health & Functional Power Through Menopause

As we move through menopause, declining oestrogen levels can affect muscle mass, bone density, balance and mobility. Yet this stage of life can also be a powerful opportunity to build strength, vitality and resilience for the future.

The Strength Blueprint workshop is designed to help you understand how to support your changing body through mindful movement, Ayurvedic lifestyle practices and positive mindset shifts.

You'll discover how strength is about far more than exercise. It's about maintaining independence, confidence and the ability to live life fully.

During This Workshop You'll Explore:

  • Ayurvedic Foundations for Healthy Ageing
    Practical guidance on food, herbs and daily routines that support strength, mobility and vitality during menopause and beyond.

  • Strength-Building Viniyoga Practice
    A gentle yet effective 30-minute breath-centred practice designed to improve stability, balance, mobility and functional strength.

  • Mindset Coaching & Reflective Journalling
    Guided by Cat from Belief Maker Coaching, you'll explore limiting beliefs, build emotional resilience and develop a more empowering relationship with this stage of life.

  • Connection & Nourishment
    Enjoy Ayurvedic-inspired herbal teas, nourishing refreshments and meaningful conversation within a supportive community of women walking a similar path.

The Philosophy: Why This Is Different

Most menopause support focuses solely on physical symptoms. We look deeper. Using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and the holistic application of Viniyoga, we address the energetic and emotional shifts that define this "Second Spring."

Beyond the Physical

In our workshops, yoga isn't just about "gentle stretching." We use:

  • Viniyoga Principles: Breath centered movement that prioritises your nervous system.

    Ayurvedic Wisdom: Understanding menopause as a "Vata" (air/space) transition. We teach you how to ground your energy, cool "Pitta" heat (hot flushes), and nourish your system during a time of depletion.

    The Mental Path: Using Pranayama (breath) and meditation to quiet "brain fog" and soothe the racing thoughts often associated with hormonal shifts.

A Powerful Collaboration - Movement Meets Mindset

This series is a unique synergy between two specialists. We believe that to feel truly balanced, you have to address both the body and the mind.

  • Steel City Yoga (Marcia): Provides the Ayurvedic framework and the yoga tools to stabilise your physical and energetic body.

  • Beliefmaker Coaching (Cat): Provides the emotional "internal toolkit." Through professional wellbeing coaching and reflective journaling, Cat helps you process the identity shifts of menopause and build lasting emotional resilience.

upcoming Sessions

All workshops are held at Brightholmlee Church, Whancliffe Side, Sheffield, offering a peaceful,

safe safe. Spaces are limited to maintain a quiet, reflective atmosphere.

  • Sunday 15th November: The mental anchor - Clearing brain fog & calming the ‘meno-fuse’

2027 Workshops:

  • Sunday 10th January: The Confidence Core - Pelvic health & the ‘Second Spring’

Ready to find your balance?

Whether you are looking for physical relief, mental clarity, or a supportive community, our doors are open.

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Meet the Hosts

Marcia Black & Cat Rowley

Together, they create a nurturing space to explore menopause with compassion, strength, and calm.

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  • Based in Sheffield, Marcia teaches Viniyoga with a warm, grounded approach, drawing on her knowledge of how movement and breath can help women navigate different stages of life.

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  • A coach specialising in emotional wellbeing, Cat helps women navigate change with clarity and confidence through reflective, practical guidance.

What People Say

"I was nervous about joining a class, but the course was paced so well. I felt supported every step and surprised by how much I could do." – Helen

"I appreciated that everything was explained simply — not just what to do, but why we were doing it. I feel more confident and more connected to my breath and body." – Lyndsay

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