Advanced Teacher Training

Menopause Mastery

50-Hour Menopause Yoga Teacher Training

Menopause doesn't need gentler yoga. It needs better-informed teachers. Go beyond symptom-based teaching and understand why the body changes, so every practice becomes safer, more meaningful and more effective.

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A group of women in midlife practising Warrior II in a calm, sunlit yoga studio
YACEP Certified Self-Paced, 120 Days Access Women's & Hormone Health Specialist Open to All Practitioners and Professionals
Why This Matters
Menopause Is Not an Ending. It Is a New Physiology.

It reaches into hormones, bones, metabolism, sleep, mood, the heart and the nervous system — yet it remains one of the least understood life stages in yoga education.

1.2 Billion

women worldwide will be menopausal or postmenopausal by 2030 — an estimated 50 million reaching menopause every year.

Source: World Health Organization

Most yoga teacher trainings prepare teachers for younger women — not for women moving through menopause. It's covered in an afternoon, if at all, so teachers graduate without the grounding they need for one of the biggest hormonal transitions a woman goes through.

This training closes that gap. You'll study the science first — Hormonal Physiology, Bone Health, Pelvic Floor Changes and Nervous System Regulation — then learn to apply it: Sleep & Recovery, Cardiovascular Health, Safe Asana Adaptations and Breathwork. Every module is built on Evidence-Informed Teaching and real Clinical Decision-Making, not guesswork.

Graduates don't just memorise a list of "safe poses." They understand why the body changes through Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause — so they can adapt with confidence for the woman in front of them, instead of leaning on a generic sequence.

Who Can Enrol

Ideal For

  • Yoga Teachers / Yoga Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Fitness Professionals
  • Pilates Instructors
  • Nutritionists
  • Health Coaches

Also Suitable For

Women experiencing Perimenopause or Menopause who have maintained a regular yoga practice for at least six months are also welcome to join. If you want to better understand your changing body, hormones and yoga practice — not necessarily to teach, but to support your own health — this programme is designed for you.

This is an advanced training, so we do not teach basic asanas. Participants should already have a strong foundation in yoga practice before joining.

Professional Outcomes

How You Can Apply This Specialisation

Teach menopause-informed yoga classes

Design and lead menopause-specific sessions for groups or private clients, grounded in physiology rather than assumption — from your own studio, a corporate wellness setting, or an existing practice.

  • Adapt existing classes for women in midlife, adjusting sequencing, pacing and cueing for changing energy, joints and bone density.

  • Support private clients within scope of practice, including knowing when to refer a student to her doctor.

  • Integrate menopause literacy into fitness, physiotherapy or wellness work — relevant menopause training for fitness professionals, coaches and clinicians alike.

  • Continue into advanced women's hormone-health education, such as Stri Wellness's 300-Hour Hormone Alchemy training.

Course Curriculum

Eight Modules, Fifty Hours

01Understanding the Menopause Transition

Build a clear physiological foundation for perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, including the hormonal changes that influence symptoms, health risks and movement needs.

You will be able to

  • Explain the HPO axis and changing reproductive hormone patterns
  • Distinguish perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause as distinct life stages
  • Identify common symptoms and the physiology behind them
02Yoga Therapy Foundations for Menopause

Apply yoga-therapy principles safely and intelligently across the menopause transition rather than relying on generic sequences.

You will be able to

  • Practise assessment-led, person-centred yoga therapy
  • Adapt practice for fluctuating energy, sleep and stress
  • Move beyond one-size-fits-all menopause yoga
03The Nervous System, Stress and Sleep

Explore how chronic stress, autonomic imbalance and disrupted sleep intensify the menopause experience, and how yoga supports nervous-system regulation.

You will be able to

  • Explain cortisol, arousal and symptom amplification
  • Select breath practices for down-regulation
  • Sequence restorative yoga and yoga nidra for recovery
04Bone, Muscle and Metabolic Health

Understand changes in bone density, muscle mass, strength and metabolism during midlife, and how yoga should evolve accordingly.

You will be able to

  • Recognise osteopenia, osteoporosis and fracture-risk factors
  • Address sarcopenia and the case for strength work
  • Apply safe loading, balance and functional movement principles
05Pelvic Floor and Core Function

Develop a complete understanding of pelvic-floor and core function during menopause, including pressure, breath, posture and continence.

You will be able to

  • Recognise pelvic-floor overactivity, weakness and poor coordination
  • Teach breath-pressure management and deep-core function
  • Know prolapse and continence referral boundaries
06Therapeutic Asana and Movement Adaptation

Adapt asana and movement for joint health, strength, mobility, balance, fatigue and symptom variability.

You will be able to

  • Reconsider commonly taught "safe" menopause poses
  • Adapt forward bends, twists, inversions and weight-bearing work
  • Use props, pacing and progression with clinical reasoning
07Pranayama, Meditation and Emotional Wellbeing

Use breath and contemplative practice to support emotional regulation, cognitive wellbeing, sleep and a grounded relationship with the transition.

You will be able to

  • Select pranayama according to nervous-system state
  • Apply cooling practices appropriately
  • Avoid overstimulation and inappropriate breath prescriptions
08Teaching Methodology and Applied Sequencing

Integrate the full training into safe, responsive, professionally structured menopause yoga sessions and programmes.

You will be able to

  • Run intake, observation and basic screening
  • Build symptom-responsive sequences and case-based plans
  • Communicate menopause support within scope of practice

€110 · 50 Hours · Self-Paced · 120 Days Access

How the Training Works

Structured Enough to Guide You, Flexible Enough to Fit Your Life

Each module combines recorded teaching, downloadable reference material and an applied sequencing assignment, so you are practising the skill, not just absorbing information. There are no fixed class times to work around — the training closes with a teaching practicum before you certify.

FormatVideo modules + workbooks
Course PaceLearn at Your Own Pace
AssessmentsAssignments + practicum
LanguageEnglish
SupportDirect WhatsApp access
LevelProfessional Specialisation
  1. 1Enrol
  2. 2Receive Access
  3. 3Complete the Course
  4. 4Receive Certification
Meet Your Faculty

Led by a Yoga Therapist & Hormone Health Specialist

Portrait of Nisha Ahya
Founder & Lead Teacher

Nisha Ahya

Yoga Therapist · Hormone Health Specialist · PhD Scholar

Nisha leads the Menopause Mastery curriculum personally, bringing together her clinical grounding as a hormone health specialist with years of teaching women through Stri Wellness's programmes. Every module is built and reviewed under the same methodology she uses to train every teacher at Stri Wellness — a shared curriculum, shared assessment standards, and an ongoing mentorship relationship with every trainee.

Certification

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program - YACEP

This 50-hour training is offered under Stri Wellness’s Yoga Alliance YACEP registration and may be counted towards the continuing education requirements of eligible Yoga Alliance credentials. The programme develops specialised teaching knowledge for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. It does not qualify participants to diagnose or treat medical conditions, and it clearly addresses professional scope, contraindications and appropriate referral.

Requirements to Certify

  • Completion of all eight module lessons and reference materials
  • Submission of the sequencing assignment for each module
  • Completion of the Module 08 teaching practicum
  • All requirements submitted within your 120-day access window
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Stri Wellness is a Yoga Alliance registered school. This 50-hour training is offered under our YACEP registration.

Your Certification

A Glimpse of What You Will Receive

On successful completion of the training and all required assessments, you will receive a professionally designed certificate recognising your specialised education
in menopause yoga training.

Certificate of Completion — Menopause Mastery Yoga Training
Pricing & Enrolment

Ready to Specialise in Menopause Yoga?

Build the knowledge to teach and support women through midlife with greater confidence, safety and professional clarity.

Menopause Mastery 50-Hour Professional Specialisation
€110
  • Recorded lessons
  • 120 days of access
  • Reference materials and workbooks
  • Complete self-paced course
  • Assignments
  • Teaching practicum
  • WhatsApp support
  • Yoga Alliance - YACEP Certificate
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for women going through menopause, or for teachers and practitioners?
This is a professional specialisation for yoga teachers, yoga therapists and other health and wellness professionals who want to teach or work with women through menopause — it is not a personal wellness programme. If you are looking for personal support with your own menopause symptoms, see our Peri-Menopause & Menopause Wellness Programme instead.
Do I need to already be a certified yoga teacher?
Most participants are certified yoga teachers, but yoga therapists, doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists and health coaches with a movement or wellness background are also well placed to complete this training within their own scope of practice.
What are the prerequisites?
There is no formal prerequisite exam, but the training assumes a working background in yoga teaching, yoga therapy or a related health profession. It is not intended as a first yoga teacher training.
Is this suitable if I've never taught menopause content before?
Yes. The training begins with hormonal physiology and builds from there, so no prior specialisation in menopause, hormone science or anatomy is assumed.
How does the 120-day access work?
You receive 120 days of access from your date of enrolment to complete all 50 hours at your own pace, in whatever order suits your schedule. This is a self-paced online training — there are no fixed batch dates or live sessions to attend.
What certification do I receive?
On completing the required coursework and assessments within your access window, you receive Yoga Alliance YACEP continuing education hours.
How many hours a week should I expect to study?
Most trainees comfortably complete the 50 hours within 120 days by studying roughly 4 to 6 hours a week, though you are free to move faster or slower.
How is the course assessed?
Through applied sequencing assignments after each module and a final teaching practicum in which you plan and reflect on a class for this population.
Can I complete this alongside teaching or clinical work?
Yes. The self-paced format is designed to fit around an existing teaching or clinical practice, with no scheduled live sessions to attend.
Will this qualify me to treat medical conditions?
No. This training builds specialised teaching and sequencing skill for yoga professionals. It is not a substitute for medical training and does not qualify you to diagnose or treat medical conditions — you'll also learn where your scope ends and when to refer a student to her doctor.
Is this training recognised outside India?
Yes. Yoga Alliance is an international credentialing body, and this training is open to and taken by students worldwide. All content is delivered in English.
What does the course cost?
€110, which includes all course materials and your Yoga Alliance YACEP certification hours.
How do I enrol?
Submit an enquiry with a few details about your background and our team will confirm access and next steps within 24 hours.
Menopause Mastery · Professional Specialisation · YACEP

Add a Recognised Menopause Specialisation to Your Practice

50 hours · Self-Paced · 120 days of access · Yoga Alliance CE Certificate - YACEP

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