Louise Rogers has been practising yoga for over 30 years and teaching for 15. Her work has always centred on women’s health across different life stages and transitions, including menopause, hormonal change, and healthy ageing with strength, ease and grace.

Louise has a particular interest in functional movement and healthy ageing: how we keep our bodies strong, mobile and resilient as life changes around us. She weaves mental and emotional wellbeing into everything she teaches, drawing on her background in mindfulness and her experience supporting people affected by cancer through her work with The Fountain Centre charity.

Her classes are warm, unhurried and genuinely inclusive, with clear guidance and plenty of options so every participant can move in a way that feels right for them.

Classes will take place online from 10.30-11.30am on the following dates:

• Monday 15 June
• Monday 22 June
• Monday 29 June
• Monday 6 July

Attendees do not need to come along to each session, but will need to register for the date(s) they'd like to attend.

Movement is medicine. Gentle, consistent yoga practice can ease pain and fatigue, support sleep, reduce stress and help regulate mood, anxiety and self-esteem. It can also support immune function. We know that reducing stress has a positive effect on the body’s natural defences.

Sessions begin with a few minutes to settle in and say hello. Louise will then guide you through around 45 minutes of practice, with adaptations and options throughout. You choose what works for your body on the day. Every class closes with a period of rest, an invitation to let your body receive the benefits of the movement and simply be still for a while.

Alongside the physical practice, there’s something equally nourishing about being in a group of women who understand what you’re going through. These sessions are a chance to feel supported, motivated and uplifted. A regular moment in your week that belongs entirely to you

You might come because you’d like to:

• Reconnect gently with your body
• Find a little space and ease amongst the busyness of treatment or recovery
• Feel held in a supportive group of women who understand
• Build strength and mobility at a pace that feels safe and kind
• Explore practices that support your sleep, mood and overall wellbeing

Before the session, it’s worth taking a few minutes to get your space ready so you can relax and make the most of your practice.

• Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed, with enough room to lie down and extend your arms out to the sides
• Have a non-slip yoga mat if you have one. A folded blanket or towel works just as well
• Keep a cushion or pillow, a blanket, and a chair nearby. These are used regularly throughout the class
• Wear something loose and comfortable that you can move freely in
• Have a glass of water to hand
• Pop on a pair of warm socks for the rest at the end of class

No specialist equipment is needed. Come as you are.

Register to join for an exercise class using the 'register' button at the top of the page, and selecting which date(s) you'd like to attend. 

You will be sent the joining instructions the day before the session takes place. If you do not receive the joining instructions, please check your email junk folder. Please call 0207 299 6654 if you have any queries.

Ovacome staff are here to support you, so please get in touch if you have questions or are unsure about how to join the session. You can join this session on your smartphone, laptop or tablet (iPad).

Here is some information about how to use Zoom on different devices:

On your computer

On your smartphone or tablet (iPad)

If you have any questions, get in touch on 0800 008 7054 or at support@ovacome.org.uk .

If you require support to attend one of our online sessions, please let us know when you sign up. Some examples of support we can give include:

• Enabling translated captioning
• Closed captioning is available on all our Zoom sessions
• Sending out transcripts of workshop sessions (where appropriate)
• Translators including BSL.  We usually require around three weeks advanced notice to allow for booking.
• Tech assistance – we have a user guide to help with our online Zoom events and we are here to help people get connected. We can set up a practice Zoom meeting with a member of the Ovacome team. We can also talk through any questions you may have about this technology.
• Financial assistance - we want to ensure that every Ovacome member can access the workshops they want to without worrying about the associated costs. For example, we can cover the internet costs for people who would like to join our online workshops.