If any of these resonate for you, you could be on the cusp of (or deep in) perimenopause. About half of the population will move through this chapter and into menopause. Often, it arrives quietly, gradually…until one day we realize we’re in the midst of it.
The changes can touch every part of us—body, mind, and spirit—bringing waves of anxiety, restless nights, shifts in identity, loss of resilience, and a collection of sensations we can’t quite explain.
Yoga invites us to honor, embrace, and practice transition itself. In this course, we’ll explore how to meet these changes with steadiness, finding our center even as everything around and within us is in motion.
Over three weeks, we’ll explore how yoga can support you through perimenopause—restoring stability, building strength, and creating a sustainable path forward.
Introduction
We’ll begin by looking at the unique transitions of this stage of life and introduce a simple daily practice you can carry into our time together—and beyond.
Week 1 • Stability
We'll explore the physical, emotional, and identity shifts that can happen during this stage of life. It can feel like a roller coast, with wild mood swings, erratic sleep, and unpredictable energy.
In perimenopause, big shifts are happening in hormone levels that ripple into our entire physiology. We can restore a sense of stability through simple routines. Dinacharya practices in the morning can support steadier cortisol levels, and evening Ritucharya practices can support more balanced rest. We'll also explore physical stability, starting with the foundation of our feet and exploring balance.
Week 2 • Strength
From our mid-30s onward, muscle mass and bone density naturally decline—and this accelerates during perimenopause. By our mid-40's, we may notice a shift in our overall physical strength.
This week, we'll focus on building strength, integrating steady, slow, and strong approaches to asana and other ways to sustain, and even build, strength.
Week 3 • Sustainability
Rest is essential, yet often disrupted during this time.
We’ll explore ways to reset sleep cycles, balance cortisol and melatonin, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system through yoga nidra, restorative poses, and intentional rest practices.
Check out this sneak peek into the course.
Perimenopause can feel like uncharted territory—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. This course offers grounded guidance, practical tools, and a community of women walking the same path.
Trusted Guidance
With over three decades of yoga practice and more than 20 years of teaching experience, Janet Stone has supported thousands of students worldwide through life’s transitions. Her approach blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern understanding of women’s health, making it deeply relevant to this stage of life.
Professional Recognition
Your Commitment
Enrollment for Embodying Transition will open about 3 weeks before we begin.
We’re committed to making this practice accessible while honoring the depth of what’s offered. As always there will be options to support your journey: Pay in Full, Installment Plan, Sliding Scale, and partial scholarships.
Get on the interest list to be among the first to know when enrollment is open.
Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. His reverence for simplicity and finding joy in the rise and fall of life live on in her practice and teaching today. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of studentship. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in Bali and San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more.
Embodying Transition runs over three weeks. The course unfolds gradually at a steady pace: each week brings a new theme—Introduction, Stability, Strength, and Sustainability—so you're guided thoughtfully through each phase. Immediately upon enrolling, you'll receive access to the first “Introduction” module.
Yes! Once a week’s content is unlocked, it remains available. You’re invited to revisit and integrate the practices whenever needed—both now and in the months ahead.
Each themed week offers around 1–2 hours of guided content. You can build these practices into your existing routine—whether in daily micro-moments or dedicated blocks of time. Enrolled students often take 3–9 hours weekly, but the pace is fully yours to set.
While Embodying Transition is thoughtfully designed for those navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife shifts, it is also a deeply supportive container for anyone seeking steadiness, strength, and deeper rest during times of change.
No — this course is accessible to all levels. Janet offers practices that can be adapted to your body and experience. Whether you’re brand new or have years of practice, you’ll find tools that meet you where you are.
You’re welcome to reach out anytime. Please contact our team at school@janetstoneyoga.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
