Due to the Bank Holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be no Yoga classes next Monday, 19th September 2022.
Those who have blocked booked are welcome to mix n match sessions this month or I am happy to credit you.
I’m so excited to be hosting monthly Menopause Yoga workshops, open to all stages of menopause and a variety of other Well-being workshops at this historical ancient venue.
The original Llancaiach Fawr Manor house was built in 1550 and is said to be haunted. Guided tours of the Manor and Ghost Tours are available to book. I highly recommend both as you are greeted by costumed interpreters and are transported back in time to the early 1600 hundreds and the rein of King Charles I.
There is also dining available in the Lounge or Conservatory depending on availability with stunning views of the Welsh countryside. The Cafe is open from 10am – 4pm with hot meals served until 2pm. The Lunch Menu includes freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes, homemade cakes and a variety of hot meals.
Sunday Lunch can be pre-booked between 12 – 2pm every Sunday and offers a choice of two or three courses, main course is served carvery style. Afternoon Tea is also very popular and available to pre-book.
Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson, CF46 6ER
Our workshops will take place in the Education Block, with free car parking in the nearby overflow car park.
Complimentary refreshments, tea and coffee will be available on arrival at the Education Block. Weather permitting we will also enjoy a ‘Walk for Well-being’ in the gardens.
| Date | Morning Session 9.00am – noon | Afternoon Session 1.15pm – 4.15pm |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 9 Jan 2022 | 🌺 Yoga for Menopause – Anger, Anxiety & Overwhelm |
🧘🏼♀️Hatha Yoga – Yoga for Winter Wellbeing |
| Saturday 5 Feb 2022 | 🧘🏼♀️Hatha Yoga – Yoga & Chakras | 🌺 Yoga for Menopause – Insomnia & Fatigue |
| Saturday 5 Mar 2022 | 🧘🏼♀️Hatha Yoga – Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness | 🌺 Yoga for Menopause – Hot Flushes & Night Sweats |
| Sunday 12 June 2022 | 🌺 Yoga for Menopause – Bone, Heart & Muscle Strength | 🧘🏼♀️Hatha Yoga – Yoga Summer Wellbeing |
| Sunday 3 July 2022 | 🧘🏼♀️Hatha Yoga – Yoga & Ayurveda | 🌺 Yoga for Menopause – Low Mood, Lethargy & Sluggish Digestion |
Each 3 Hour Workshop is available to book for £30 per person or £50 for the whole day (two workshops) on the same day.
Our first Menopause Yoga Workshop is open to all stages of menopause and will focus on Anger, Anxiety & Overwhelm.
Menopause Yoga™ founded and created by Petra Coveney is based on different styles of practices focusing on the many symptoms of menopause and includes:
Yoga for Winter Well-being Workshop includes:
If you would like to book please complete and submit the new student questionnaire using this link.
I will process your booking and send payment details, COVID-19 Policy and further details upon receipt of £10 non-refundable deposit.
I look forward to welcoming you soon in 2022.
Please note: These dates are subject to change based on Welsh Government guidelines.
I am really looking forward to restarting our yoga sessions both at Plas Mawr and at Studio 54.
However, we are bound by The Welsh Government Guidance on COVID-19, which came in to effect from 26 December.
The Guidance says:
Keep Wales safe:
From 26 December
As our venues can only hold less than 30, we are ok to go ahead with our yoga classes, and I am very much looking forward to them restarting and seeing you all again.
As always, please practise caution, if you are feeling unwell, it is always safer to stay home.
Aura Yoga with Geri and Aura Homoeopathy Clinic are now closed for the festive holidays until 4th January 2022.
I wish you and your loved ones Solstice and Yuletide Blessings.
My deepest gratitude to you all 🙏🏼 for supporting Aura Yoga with Geri, Aura Homoeopathy Clinic, Menopause Cafe, Social Soirées and Charitable causes.
It’s been another challenging year but we’ve shared, laughed, learned, donated to local Women’s Refuge and dressed in fancy dress.
Thank you Ann Clarke for organising the collection that will bring so much joy to the many gift recipients.
I look forward to 2022 – our party in the New Year 🎉, Yoga 🧘🏼♂️ 🧘🏻♀️ classes, workshops, good health and joy.
#yoga
#menopause
#perimenopause
#homoeopathy
#wellness
Week Commencing:
1st November
HAT or HEADGEAR
8th November
ANIMAL PRINT
15th November
ALL IN BLACK
22nd November
SPARKLE IN SEQUINS
29th November
FESTIVE LIGHTS
6th December
CHRISTMAS JUMPER &/or ACCESSORY
13th December
FANCY DRESS
Purely for fun and participation optional.
I know the majority of you don’t enjoy ‘Laughter Yoga’ so I’ve devised other ways to encourage a smile.
BBC Wales online article on Menopause and their visit to Menopause Cafe Blackwood last month (October 2021)
Thank you Gareth Lewis, BBC Wales Westminster Correspondent and cameraman for joining us to chat to attendees, find out about Menopause and discover what happens at a Menopause Cafe.
Ladies you were fantastic! It’s vital these stories are told to raise awareness, for education and support, to act as a beacon of hope to others and for policies to be implemented.
Bistro 8 is our new venue and the staff were so accommodating – good quality coffee and delicious cake too.
Our next Menopause Cafe Blackwood is scheduled on Thursday 25th November 2021 12.00-1.30pm.
A big thank you to Sarah Williams @EqualityCounts for signposting us to BBC Wales.
A Menopause Cafe creates time and space to discuss menopause without expectations or experts. It is an open, respectful and confidential space where people can express their views safely, over a cuppa.
All ages and genders welcome. Join us for some or all of the event.
Please register your interest by messaging me or contact me via geri@aurayoga.co.uk
The first Menopause Cafe was founded by Rachel Weiss in Perth, Scotland in the summer of 2017.
Please visit www.menopausecafe.net for more information or to find out about hosting a Menopause Cafe.
#menopause
#BBCWales
#menopausecafe
#EqualityCounts
#Bistro8
Hello All,
Update on Class Credit for Block Booking payments.
Just a reminder Aura Yoga with Geri will not be offering credit transfer of pre-paid classes from one month to the next.
If you’ve paid for a block of sessions and you don’t attend:
Please use your credit that month at another class.
If I cancel a class I will credit that session at next block booking or refund.
Or you can opt to pay £7 per session.
Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Aura Yoga with Geri enjoyed a SUP Yoga session at the beautiful lake near Cwmbrân last weekend.
The weather was kind, the air fresh, the water welcoming as we stretched, inverted, balanced , breathed, relaxed and nourished our souls thanks to the expert tuition of Yoga with Kitty.
Of course a visit to the panoramic cafe was a must afterwards. The salads are wonderful and are adorned with edible flowers
There’s only one more scheduled SUP YOGA session at this location scheduled for this season.
Please check out the Watersports Centre online to find out more or to reserve one of the many activities on offer.
I’ve decided to not offer Hatha Yoga on zoom at combined Live class on a monday 6-7pm.
Unfortunately the sound, picture, lighting quality is poor at Plas Mawr Community Centre and I feel I’m not providing a quality yoga experience.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
If you are in credit I will happily refund or you can transfer to an in person class if it’s accessible to you or use in the Aura Yoga & Homoeopathy Shop.
I will continue the meditation class combination 7.15-8.15pm for next week monday, subject to bookings.
Thank you for supporting the classes.🙏🏼🙏🏼
Did any of you watch the ‘Sex, Myths & Menopause‘ documentary presented by Davina McCall on Channel 4 last night? #davinamenopause
In my mind it was a very open and informative look at peri-menopause, menopause and beyond. Certainly a conversation starter which is so important as there are many symptoms related to this stage of life that are often overlooked by medical professionals.
Diane Danzebrink at www.menopausesupport.co.uk #makemenopausematter is a champion campaigner and advocate for us women, offering so many resources and support.
Thanks to Diane Danzebrink and several other ‘Menovists’ Menopause has been added to the Curriculum in schools in England. There is also a petition at change.org campaigning for better menopause care for everyone.
At www.pausitivity.co.uk there’s a poster campaign, translated into several languages, to highlight some of the many symptoms of menopause, and spread the word globally, to reach out to those who may be suffering in silence.
Menopause Cafe is another wonderful opportunity to connect with others who may be experiencing symptoms. In 2018 I attended my first Menopause Cafe and it was a real ‘game-changer’ for me as I was able to express myself, share my symptoms with like-minded souls, hear their stories, and meet so many inspirational women. In fact, I was so inspired, I’ve been hosting Menopause Cafe Blackwood since 2019.
#menopausecafe
I recently attended #Flushfest21 online – a fantastic weekend celebrating womanhood at every stage of life but mainly focusing on peri-menopause, menopause and beyond, with a plethora of ace speakers, so much information on offer, along with comedy cabaret and belly dancing.
My peri-menopausal journey has also resulted in me contributing a chapter on ‘The Benefit’s of Yoga’ in a wonderful, frank, informative book on ‘Surgical Menopause’, the brain child of the amazing Helen Kemp. #surgicalmenopause #NYTM #chemicalmenopause #prematuremenopause
I’m grateful to Davina McCall for highlighting the impact of the mental health issues often related to the climacteric stage of life. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2021
I would have liked to see more focus on the many other useful things available to support women navigate their symptoms such as nutrition, exercise, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, homoeopathy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), walking, wild water swimming, talking therapies, creative writing, etc.
Let’s keep the conversations going to help educate, spread awareness and create the change to banish this often taboo subject. #menopause #perimenopause #WomensHealth