EMPOWER HER UPDATES
Supporting women's health is an important part of what we do - through yoga, movement, holistic treatments, creative activity, and more. We recently launched a crowdfunder - EMPOWER HER - and thanks to the support of our local community and funding from Shropshire Council, we're delighted to offer a series of classes, workshops and events to support and educate women in Shropshire.
Through our programme, we will provide paths to better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, from puberty to menopause. We will offer free and affordable supportive yoga classes, workshops, education, holistic therapies, support groups and more for women's underserved health needs.
Find out more about the sessions and workshops below - sessions will be added once confirmed.
Empower Her offerings are free or highly subsidised thanks to the kind support of our community and Shropshire Council. However, donations are absolutely vital for us to continue our programme and we kindly ask that if you are financially able to, to please make a donation.
If you know a women's group who would benefit from this project, we would love to hear from you. We will also be running closed sessions to local groups and charities, to increase support to those who might otherwise not have access. Get in touch with enquiries@jennablairyoga.co.uk
Jenna and Hattie x
Delivered Sessions
Empower Her Launch Evening
Friday 25th April | 6–8pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre | Free Event
The Empower Her launch event has now taken place and marked the official beginning of a new women’s health programme in Shropshire. Hosted at Jenna Blair Yoga, the evening brought together local women to connect, learn, and celebrate this inspiring initiative. Attendees enjoyed talks from women’s health advocates, a preview of the programme, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere with tea and light refreshments. The event was a beautiful introduction to the holistic support and education Empower Her aims to offer.
Empower Her Project Presents ~ Yoga and Hormonal Health with hattie thorpe-gunner
Saturday 31 May | 3–5:15pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre | Free Event
Our recent workshop with Hattie Thorpe-Gunner was a warm and empowering exploration of the connection between yoga and hormonal health.
Attendees discovered the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how to support each one through mindful movement and breathwork.
The session offered a gentle space for learning, connection, and relaxation, leaving everyone with practical tools to support their hormonal wellbeing—whether they’re navigating a regular cycle, perimenopause, or simply seeking a deeper connection to their body.
It was beautifully received and deeply nourishing.
Empower Her Project presents ~ Harmony Through Aromatherapy: A Workshop for Hormone Balance with Heather Smallbone
Sunday 1 June | 11:30-1pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre | Free Event
Heather Smallbone’s aromatherapy workshop was a calming and empowering session that offered a beautiful space to explore the connection between scent, self-care, and hormonal health.
Held at Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre and generously funded by Empower Her Supporters, participants learned about essential oils that support women’s wellbeing, created their own personalised blends, and discovered simple ways to bring aromatherapy into everyday life.
Whether navigating hormonal shifts or simply seeking natural self-care, the workshop was warmly received and left everyone feeling more grounded and connected.
Bookable Sessions
Empower Her Project presents:~ Menopause Yoga with Jess Sewell
Block of 3 weekly classes start Thursday 6 June | 6-7:15pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre
Free to attend thanks to the generous support from the Empower Her Supporters
Join us for a three-week block of supportive Menopause Yoga sessions designed to nourish and empower women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Each 90-minute class offers a calm and restorative space to gently move, breathe, and reflect — with time set aside for open conversation and connection, should you feel comfortable sharing.
Over the course of the three sessions, you’ll explore:
✨ Gentle, specially adapted yoga sequences to ease physical symptoms
✨ Breath techniques to calm the nervous system and support hormone balance
✨ Guided meditations for emotional wellbeing
✨ A safe, understanding space to feel seen, supported, and heard
These sessions are led by the compassionate Jess Sewell, whose yoga journey began over 25 years ago during her nurse training. As a mother, long-time yoga teacher, and graduate of the renowned Menopause Yoga training with Petra Coveney, Jess brings both personal understanding and professional experience. Her teaching centers on using breath and movement to release tension and reconnect with a sense of calm and freedom.
Dates: Friday 6th June, Friday 13th June, Friday 20th June
Empower Her Presents~ Online Yoga Class for Teenage Girls
with Kelsey Taylor \
Saturday 14 June | 10:30-11:30am | Online Via Zoom
This event is free thanks to the generous support of our Empower Her Project contributors
Join us for an inspiring Zoom session designed for girls navigating puberty!
Discover the power of yoga to build flexibility, strength, and self-acceptance—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
This 1 hour class is a safe space for girls to explore their changing body, embrace self-awareness, and foster inner confidence.
Led by experienced Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer Kelsey Taylor, you will be guided through practices that celebrate your uniqueness and support your journey into womanhood.
Kelsey is passionate about women’s wellness and supports females from puberty to post-menopause as they navigate the seasons of their menstrual cycle and life.
Empower Her Presents:~ Online Yoga Class for Mothers
with Kelsey Taylor
Saturday 12th July | 10:30-11:30am | Online Via Zoom
This event is free to attend thanks to the generous support of our Empower Her Project contributors
This one-hour online class offers mothers a nurturing space to explore the physical, emotional, and mental shifts that come with life’s natural transitions.
Through gentle yoga, breathwork, and reflection, we’ll explore how to embrace hormonal changes with compassion and awareness—both in yourself and in your daughter.
Join us on Zoom to reconnect with your body, gain tools to support your wellbeing, and feel more confident guiding your daughter through her own changes.
A space to pause, breathe, and grow—together.
Led by Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer Kelsey Taylor, who is passionate about women’s wellness and supports females from puberty to post-menopause as they navigate the seasons of their menstrual cycle and life.
Empower Her Presents: A Workshop For Women Living With Pain Guided by Natalie Jackson
Saturday 12 July | 2-4:30pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre
£5 thanks to the generous funding from the Empower Her Supporters
A practical and supportive session for women living with chronic or cyclical pain.
This 2.5-hour workshop is designed for women experiencing pain related to PMS, endometriosis, menopause, PCOS, musculoskeletal conditions, or persistent pain of any kind - diagnosed or not.
Facilitated by Natalie Jackson, The Longevity Coach, this session introduces her Mind, Menu & Move approach to living The Long & Good Life™, in a way that works with your body, not against it.
The workshop offers a safe and inclusive space to explore what helps you feel more in control of your health and more connected to yourself and others.
What to Expect:
Learn sustainable pain management approaches to support your body
Explore holistic ways to nourish and care for yourself when living with pain
Share and connect with others who understand your experience
Leave with practical tools and gentle insights to take into daily life
This is a non-clinical, coaching-led workshop aimed at helping women build resilience, confidence, and realistic strategies to navigate life well with pain. It’s about finding what helps and knowing you’re not alone.
Who Can Attend?
This session is open to all women living with pain, regardless of diagnosis. Whether you’re newly experiencing symptoms, have lived with them for years, or are simply looking for new ways to manage your wellbeing, you are warmly welcome.
There is no expectation to share, and you are invited to participate in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Please note: A diagnosis is not required to attend. If you live with pain in any capacity, you are welcome to join.
Fully Booked ~ Empower Her Project presents:~
Women’s Health Acupuncture – Group Session with Julia Ugrinic
Saturday 26th July | 12pm – 1pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre
£10 highly subsidised from the generous supporters of Empower Her
Join us for a nourishing and restorative group acupuncture session designed to support women’s health and emotional wellbeing across all life stages — from the first period to post-menopause.
Led by qualified acupuncturist Julia Ugrinic from Green Rose Acupuncture, this gentle session is part of the Empower Her Project, a community-led initiative offering free and low-cost holistic support to girls and women throughout Shropshire.
✨ What to expect:
You’ll be invited to lie down on a yoga mat in a calm, welcoming space. Acupuncture needles are gently placed in the lower arms and legs — no undressing required — and you can rest with an eye mask while the treatment supports your body’s natural balance. Many leave feeling calm, grounded, and deeply connected to themselves.
✨ Why acupuncture for women’s health?
Acupuncture can support hormone regulation, menstrual health, fertility, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, emotional wellbeing, and more. Whether you’re managing stress, irregular cycles, or simply seeking space to pause and reconnect, this session offers a powerful first step.
✨ Who is it for?
This session is suitable for anyone aged 12 and over (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Not suitable during pregnancy.
Limited spaces – booking essential.
If cost is a barrier, please get in touch with us so we can make arrangements.