Ancient Fire, Session III: The Hearth - Post-Menopause, Wise Womanhood and the Long View
The last in a three-part series on Menopause.
What happens after the fire?
For many women, post-menopause brings a different kind of transition. One that is quieter, but no less significant. The hormonal chaos of perimenopause and menopause may settle, but new questions often emerge around energy, metabolism, brain health, bone strength, pelvic health, recovery, and what it means to age well in a culture that rarely speaks honestly about this season of life.
In this warm, in-depth class, we’ll explore what actually happens in the body after menopause, why these changes occur, and practical ways to support yourself with nourishment, herbal allies, lifestyle practices, and grounded education.
Topics include brain and nervous system changes, stress resilience, metabolism and weight shifts, muscle and bone health, connective tissue support, pelvic floor health, vaginal dryness, intimacy, circulation, recovery, and the evolving needs of the post-menopausal body.
We’ll also touch on the timeless subject of wise womanhood, as a season of greater clarity, discernment, strength, and deeper self-knowledge.
This is not a class about shrinking yourself, fearing age, or quietly fading into the background.
It is about understanding your body, supporting it well, and stepping into this phase with confidence, dignity, and practical tools.
Guests will enjoy herbal tea, cool spring water, a nourishing seasonal supper, and thoughtfully prepared class materials to take home.
This is not a class about becoming smaller.
It is not about disappearing quietly.
It is not about fearing age.
It is about strength.
Discernment.
Nourishment.
Boundaries.
Wisdom.
And learning how to care for the body you live in now.
The evening menu includes:
Creamy mushroom & herb polenta, roasted root vegetables, warm rosemary white bean dip with toasted Front Porch Bakery surdough, bitter greens with citrus and pistachio, and dark chocolate pots de crème.
Because women deserve beauty, softness, nourishment, and luscious dessert.
This class is intended for women 18 years and older, as we will be discussing sensitive topics with honesty and openness, including sexual health. This class is designed to be a respectful, educational, and fun space for adult discussion.
Each session includes:
• Educational lecture
• Herbal guidance
• Extensive Q&A with conversation
• Printed class notes to take home
Bring a notebook, a pen, your reading glasses, and your favorite mug if you want to taste tea in style. Come curious, leave prepared!
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Accessibility: Let us know in advance if you have any mobility, sensory, or other needs. We'll do our best to accommodate.
Photography: We occasionally take photos during class to share the good vibes online. Let us know before class if you'd rather not be included.
Whether you're new to herbalism or brushing up on the basics, this class is designed to be fun, practical, and empowering.
No refunds unless cancelled, however you may transfer your ticket to a future class or to another guest if you are unable to make it!