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
Held 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.
Big thank you to Laura May Photography for coming along and capturing the evening.
Empower Her Project Presents ~ Yoga and Hormonal Health with hattie thorpe-gunner
Held 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
Held 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.
Empower Her Presents~ Online Yoga Class for Teenage Girls
with Kelsey Taylor \
Held Saturday 14 June | 10:30-11:30am | Online Via Zoom | Free Event
In this empowering session led by Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer Kelsey Taylor, teenage girls were invited to explore the physical, emotional, and mental changes of puberty through the supportive lens of yoga.
This 1-hour workshop created a safe, nurturing space for girls to connect with their changing bodies, build inner confidence, and develop self-awareness through movement, breath, and guided reflection.
Kelsey, known for her compassionate approach to women’s wellness, offered practical tools to support girls at the beginning of their journey into womanhood—celebrating their individuality and strength.
This recorded session is now available as a resource for those who missed the live event and wish to revisit its wisdom and warmth.
Empower Her Project presents:~ Menopause Yoga with Jess Sewell
Held on Friday 6th, 13th & 20th June | Jenna Blair Wellbeing Centre | Free Classes
This gentle and uplifting three-week series supported women through the transitions of perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Held across three Fridays in June, each 90-minute session created a calm and welcoming space to move, breathe, rest, and connect.
Participant feedback captured the heart of the experience:
“Amazing & uplifting”
“Was nice to slow down”
“Encompassing, friendly, informative”
“Beautifully paced and held”
With over 25 years of yoga experience and a background in nursing, Jess brought both compassion and wisdom to this deeply nourishing series—helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered at every stage of their journey.
Empower Her Presents:~ Online Yoga Class for Mothers
with Kelsey Taylor
Held Saturday 12th July | 10:30-11:30am | Online Via Zoom
This event was free to attend thanks to the generous support of our Empower Her Project contributors
Originally held on Saturday 12th July, this one-hour online class is now available to revisit anytime you need a moment of support and reflection.
Led by Senior Yoga Teacher and Trainer Kelsey Taylor, this gentle class offers mothers a nurturing space to explore the emotional, mental, and physical shifts that accompany life’s transitions.
Through calming yoga, breathwork, and self-reflection, Kelsey guides you in embracing hormonal changes with compassion both in yourself and as you support your daughter through her own journey.
Whether you’re returning for a moment of calm or discovering it for the first time, this class invites you to pause, breathe, and grow together.
Empower Her Presents: A Workshop For Women Living With Pain Guided by Natalie Jackson
Held Saturday 12 July | 2-4:30pm | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre
This event was £5 thanks to the generous funding from the Empower Her Supporters
This 2.5-hour in-person workshop offered a supportive and practical space for women living with chronic or cyclical pain—including pain related to PMS, endometriosis, menopause, PCOS, musculoskeletal conditions, or persistent, unexplained symptoms.
Led by Natalie Jackson, The Longevity Coach, the session introduced her Mind, Menu & Move approach to living The Long & Good Life™—a compassionate framework for working with your body, not against it.
What We Covered:
Gentle, sustainable strategies for pain management
Holistic self-care practices to support body and mind
Shared connection and understanding
Tools to build resilience and confidence in daily life
While this workshop was not recorded, we hope to offer more spaces like this in the future. If you’re living with pain and looking for kind, practical support—you are not alone, and we would love to welcome you to a future session.
Words used to describe the session from feedback was ‘Supportive, Relaxing, Empowering, Welcoming, Calm…’
Fully Booked ~ Empower Her Project presents:~
Women’s Health Acupuncture – Group Session with Julia Ugrinic
This nourishing and restorative group acupuncture session was 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 of Green Rose Acupuncture, the session offered a gentle introduction to acupuncture in a calming and supportive space. It formed part of the Empower Her Project: a community-led initiative providing low-cost holistic support to girls and women throughout Shropshire.
✨ Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture can help regulate hormones, support menstrual health, ease symptoms of PMS and menopause, improve fertility, and support emotional wellbeing. This session provided space to pause, reconnect, and take a gentle first step toward deeper self-care.
Bookable Sessions
Empower Her Presents ~Yoga for Ukrainian community with Olesia Tanaka
Begins Tuesday 9 September for 6 weeks | 6-7PM | Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre
Free thanks to the generous support of the Empower Her Community
Yoga for the Ukrainian Community – a women's health series
As part of our Empower Her project supporting women with paths to better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, we're delighted to offer free weekly yoga classes for women and girls aged 13+ from the Ukrainian community. Led by Ukrainian yoga teacher Olesia, these calming sessions will run every Tuesday from 6–7pm at Jenna Blair Yoga, starting 9 September for six weeks.
These women-only classes focus on gentle movement, mindfulness, and connection —supporting women's health both in body and mind.
Free to attend, with optional donations welcome for those financially able to so we can sustain future sessions.
Please note that you will have to book the classes on the dates you can attend individually using the booking calendar that is linked below.
Running and the Pelvic Floor with Vic Gidney and Carrie~Ann Martin
Friday 10 October | 6-8pm | £25
In this 2 hour workshop with Carrie-Ann Martin, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, and Vic Gidney, Pilates Instructor and Running Coach, you will:
Understand some of the reasons behind common pelvic floor dysfunctions such as leaking that can impact on your enjoyment of running
Learn techniques to strengthen, release and train your pelvic floor to cope with the demands of running
Have the opportunity to ask questions in a safe and supportive environment
There is a practical element to the workshop encorporating some gentle movement on the mat, and so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing. Mats are available to use or you are welcome to bring your own.
Refreshments will be provided at the end of our workshop if you'd like to ask any further questions and we will also have some resources available to look at.
Refreshments will be provided at the end of our workshop if you'd like to ask any further questions and we will also have some resources available to look at.
There will be no pressure to share personal experiences or challenges unless you feel comfortable doing so, however you will have the opportunity to ask questions. It would help us to prepare the most relevant and helpful content if you could fill in the pelvic health questionnaire (link in your confirmation email) before attending, this information will be held confidentially and you can fill in anonymously if you prefer.
£5 from each ticket will be donated to the Empower Her project founded by Jenna Blair Yoga Community
Empower Her Presents ~ Menopause And Perimenopause Group Acupuncture with Julia Ugrinic
Saturday 25 October | 12-1pm | £10 thanks to the generous support of Empower Her donators
This workshop is part of a selection of classes, workshops and events for Menopause Awareness Month here at Jenna Blair Yoga Wellbeing Centre in Shrewsbury this October.
Experience deep rest and hormonal support in this calming group acupuncture session, thoughtfully created for those navigating menopause and perimenopause.
Led by experienced acupuncturist Julia Ugrinic of Green Rose Acupuncture, this session focuses on emotional wellbeing and physical balance during this important life phase.
✨ What to Expect
You’ll be invited to lie down on a yoga mat in a peaceful, nurturing space. Gentle acupuncture needles are placed in the lower legs and arms - no undressing needed - while you relax with an optional eye mask. Many leave feeling rebalanced, grounded, and more connected to themselves.
✨ How Acupuncture Can Help
Acupuncture may help ease common symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, anxiety, low mood, fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and other hormone-related changes. It’s also a beautiful way to take a restorative pause and prioritise your wellbeing.
✨ Who It’s For
This session is specifically designed for people experiencing perimenopause or menopause. (Please note: not suitable during pregnancy.)
Spaces are limited — booking is essential.
If the cost feels out of reach, please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can support you in attending.