Cancer treatment can trigger sudden, medically-induced menopause and fertility loss often with intense physical, emotional, and psychological effects. Yet many yoga teachers feel unsure how to support students navigating these changes.
This 1-hour masterclass offers a compassionate, practical introduction to understanding medical menopause in the cancer context and how yoga can provide meaningful, trauma-sensitive support.
This session also serves as an experiential taster of my 12-week Yoga for Cancer Teacher Training, while being a powerful standalone learning experience in its own right.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to:
During this live workshop, we’ll explore:
- How cancer treatments can cause menopause (including chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy, and radiotherapy)
- Why menopause is not limited to gynaecological cancers
- The key differences between natural and medically-induced menopause
- The holistic impact on women — physically, emotionally, hormonally, and psychologically
- Common symptoms experienced after treatment
- How yoga can support regulation, symptom management, and emotional wellbeing
This is not just theoretical learning — you’ll also be guided through experiential elements so you can feel and understand the practices yourself.
This masterclass is for you if:
- Yoga teachers who want to safely support students affected by cancer treatment
- Teachers interested in oncology-informed, trauma-aware approaches
- Professionals curious about training in Yoga for Cancer
- Teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of women’s health in clinical contexts
No prior oncology knowledge is required.
Why This Topic Matters:
Medical menopause following cancer treatment can be sudden, unexpected, and deeply distressing. Many women describe feeling unprepared for the intensity of symptoms or the emotional impact of fertility loss.
As yoga teachers, understanding this experience allows us to:
- hold safer spaces
- offer appropriate practices
- avoid harm or triggering language
- and teach with true compassion and confidence