Menopause yoga and movement with Emily: strength, mobility and calm
A new programme for women going through menopause, taught plainly in a small group near Athboy. It is not on the timetable yet. Message Fiona to hear first.
What is menopause yoga?
Menopause yoga is yoga and movement planned around the changes of midlife. Classes usually mix strength, mobility, balance and breathing, with time to rest. Emily's programme at Grá Wellness takes that approach: strength, mobility and calm, taught plainly.
Menopause is a normal stage of life, and it is different for every woman. For many, the wish is simple: to feel strong, to keep moving well and to have some time in the week for themselves.
Emily's programme is being built around three things. Strength, because staying strong matters more with every year. Mobility, to keep the hips, back and shoulders moving. And calm, with breathing and rest.
We keep the wording plain on purpose. The programme is about movement and feeling good in your body. It is not a medical programme, it does not treat symptoms, and it is no replacement for advice from your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional.
While the details are finalised, Emily teaches Functional Flow for over 40s on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. It is a separate class, running now, and open to anyone over 40. Straight after it she teaches Healthy Back, a men-only class, if there is someone at home who could do with it too.
Women come to our classes from Navan, Kells and the villages in between. See all our classes for what runs now.
What the programme is built around
- Strength work, to help you stay strong through midlife.
- Mobility for the hips, back and shoulders.
- Breathing and rest, for calm.
- A small group of women at the same stage of life.
- Plain talk: no promises and no jargon.
Do I need to have done yoga before?
No. You do not need to be flexible, fit or experienced to start at Grá Wellness. Emily explains each move and shows an easier option, and you work at a level that feels right for you.
What to expect at your first classWhat to expect
Message Fiona to say you are interested. She will send the details as soon as the dates are set.
Tell Emily about any health condition or injury that may affect exercise. If you are unsure, check with your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional first.
Steady and adaptable. Nothing is forced, and rest is part of it.
Layers you can take off or put on as you go, and something comfortable to move in.
When it starts
How booking worksThe menopause programme is not on the Autumn 2026 timetable yet.
Starting soon. Dates, times, venue and price are being finalised. Message Fiona to hear first. In the meantime, Emily's Functional Flow for over 40s runs on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Message Fiona to hear firstWho leads the programme
Emily Stockley leads the programme. She is a movement teacher and musician from Newfoundland, Canada, who now calls Co. Meath home.
She has studied yoga and movement for years, and her teaching is about building the basics and a good connection with your own body. When she is not teaching, she is running the country roads or baking cakes.
What our community says
Read them all on GoogleStraight from Google. 5.0 from 32 reviews.
I would highly recommend Grá Wellness run by Fiona, an excellent professional yoga teacher, the best in Co Meath. Fiona creates warm, cozy, welcoming, and serene atmosphere. and is full of positive energy. I have only recently started Yoga, and I am delighted to have found Gra Wellness studio and Fiona.
From the second you walk in the door the relaxing smells, sounds, lighting and Fiona’s open welcome envelop you before class even begins. Such a safe, peaceful, personal space to have those couple of hours to relax in each week. As a newbie to Yoga. Yin and restorative yoga have been the best experience I’ve done for me. I’m only sorry I had not discovered it years ago. Thank you Fiona
As a newcomer to yoga I'm so enjoying the classes with Fiona. She is so encouraging and clearly passionate about her yoga practice. Look forward to my class every week.
Having never done yoga before I didn't know what to expect. I've really enjoyed the classes fiona is a warm and welcoming teacher. I would definitely recommend!!
I have only recently started Yoga and I am delighted to have found Gra Wellness studio and Fiona. She is knowledgeable and attentive and has a wonderful energy, her enthusiasm is contagious. Her studio is a beautiful peaceful space with an outdoor area which is a wonderful addition. I love the variety of classes from slow, restorative sessions to more challenging levels.
Love my yoga class with Fiona, I look forward to it every week, it's a great destresser. My classmates are great fun and we always enjoy a cuppa afterwards
Questions about the menopause programme
When does the menopause programme start?
Dates are being finalised. Message Fiona and she will let you know first.
Is it the same as Functional Flow for over 40s?
The two are listed separately. Functional Flow is running now, on Tuesdays at 7pm, for anyone over 40. The menopause programme is new, and its details are still being worked out. Fiona can tell you which suits you best.
Will it help with my symptoms?
We cannot promise that, and it is not a medical programme. It is about staying strong, moving well and having time for yourself. For symptoms, talk to your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional.
Do I need to be fit?
No. You start where you are. Every move has an easier option.
How much will it cost?
The price will be confirmed with the dates. Prices at Grá Wellness are on request, so message Fiona to hear first.
Where will it run?
The venue will be confirmed with the dates. Fiona sends directions to everyone who books.
Hear first when it starts
Message Fiona and she will let you know when Emily's programme has dates.