Empowering Yoga with Weights – A New Class for Midlife Women!

As women enter perimenopause and menopause, they often find that their usual fitness routines no longer provide the same results. Traditional low-impact exercises like walking or yoga may still be beneficial, but experts are increasingly recommending a more dynamic approach.

The hormonal changes during menopause lead to a decline in muscle mass and bone density, along with increased cortisol levels, which can raise the risk of injury. As a result, adjusting the way you move is essential to staying strong, energized, and balanced during this life stage.

This is where Empowering Yoga with Weights, designed by Senior Yoga Teacher Daniella Goldberg, becomes a game changer. Set by the ocean, this weekly class integrates mindful breath-work, strength-building movements with weights, and deep relaxation, making it an ideal formula for women navigating menopause and beyond.

Daniella’s class begins with calming breath-work in the outdoor environment to quiet the mind and reduce stress, followed by warm-ups and stretches to prepare the body. The core of the practice incorporates yoga with weights, blending short bursts of intensity with mindful recovery intervals. These intervals are critical for hormonal balance, helping to reduce cortisol levels, boost energy, and improve muscle strength. Research shows that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and similar exercises can combat weight gain, poor sleep, and mood swings—common challenges during menopause.

The session concludes with deep relaxation, allowing participants to reconnect with nature and leave feeling rejuvenated and centered. This combination of strength, recovery, and mindfulness not only supports physical health but also enhances mental clarity and emotional well-being.

Empowering Yoga with Weights offers an excellent opportunity for midlife women to maintain their health while enjoying the benefits of nature. It is a holistic approach to addressing the unique needs of women during menopause and is designed to strengthen both body and mind.

Newbies First Class Free! Whether you’re new to this type of exercise or already practicing yoga, Daniella’s class provides a supportive environment to ease into more intense training gradually.

Weekly Yogarama Schedule:

• 8:15 am Monday
• 9:30 am Tuesday
• 6:30 am Wednesday
• 9:00 am Friday
• 7:30 am Saturday
• 9:00 am Sunday

Reference
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/why-women-need-to-change-how-they-move-into-menopause-20240910-p5k9b9.html