Somatic Woman 2026
Enrollment closes May 20th.
This is the only time we're offering Somatic Woman in 2026.
Online Course Series · May–November 2026

Somatic Woman

Embrace and transform your menopause with yoga. Six live workshops, science-based education, and a community of women doing this work together.

Judith Hanson Lasater · Mary Richards · Lizzie Lasater

Somatic Woman is a six-month immersion in yoga, science, and somatic education for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

Led by Judith Hanson Lasater, Mary Richards, and Lizzie Lasater. Six live workshops. Prerecorded curriculum. A community of women doing this work together.

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Your yoga wasn't designed for your body.

The yoga most of us practice was designed for young male bodies. Somatic Woman is a program to reshape your practice for the body you have now, so you can thrive in midlife and beyond.

Menopause is not a mistake.

A short video to show you what we mean.

You used to trust your practice and your body. It's time to reclaim that.

Something shifted. Maybe it was the sleep. Maybe it was the brain fog. Maybe it was the anxiety that arrived without explanation. Maybe it was the moment your practice stopped working the way it always had.


You're not looking for a quick fix or a wellness trend. You're looking for someone who understands what's actually happening in your body, and can help you practice with clarity instead of confusion.


That's what Somatic Woman is.


Six months of grounded, science-informed yoga education that helps you move from managing this transition alone to being guided through it with warmth, intelligence, and real skill.



What changes with Somatic Woman?

You stop guessing and start understanding what's happening physiologically.


Learn to practice in a way that supports your body now, not the body you had ten years ago.


Build both strength and the capacity to rest, because now you need both.


Feel less alone. You're held in a community of women who get it.


Come home to your body again.


How Somatic Woman works:


Each month includes:


  • A two-hour Zoom workshop with Active Asana + Restorative Yoga

  • Somatic Strength session

  • Nonviolent Communication self-empathy skills

  • A science session with a downloadable cheat sheet

  • A guided Savasana from Judith Hanson Lasater

  • Journaling prompts, homework, and reading recommendations

  • Quizzes and an optional exam for Somatic Woman Certification

  • Private community and three years of replay access


Six live workshops on Zoom:

All workshops run from 9 to 11 am Pacific time and are recorded if you can't attend live.

  • May 20: Embracing Menopause with Mary Richards

  • June 10: The Menopause Brain with Judith Hanson Lasater

  • July 1: The Menopause Bed with Judith Hanson Lasater

  • August: We rest.

  • September 9: The Menopause Heart with Mary Richards

  • October 7: The Menopause Belly with Mary Richards

  • November 4: Beyond Menopause with Judith Hanson Lasater

Is Somatic Woman for me?

You haven't started perimenopause yet, but you want to be prepared. Yes.


You're in the thick of perimenopause and nothing feels like it used to. Yes.


You're postmenopausal and want to practice with intelligence and care. Yes.


You're a yoga teacher who wants to understand how to support women through this transition. Yes.

What 10,000+ students already know.

Join the global community of yogis who have studied online with us since 2015. Here's what they have to say about Somatic Woman:

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Expertise I Needed

Yvonne

I had no one to talk to—my doctors were guessing. This course gave me the expertise, clarity, and support I needed to understand peri-menopause. Thank you!

I had no one to talk to—my doctors were guessing. This course gave me the expertise, clarity, and support I needed to understand peri-menopause. Thank you!

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Coming Home

Liz

Three months in, I feel a deep shift—29 years post-menopause. I’m more at ease, more intuitive, and more compassionate with myself. This course is a true gift.

Three months in, I feel a deep shift—29 years post-menopause. I’m more at ease, more intuitive, and more compassionate with myself. This course is a true gift.

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Pain Lessens, Joy Returns

Carla

This course rekindled my yoga practice after health challenges. I feel more like myself, with less pain and—more importantly—less attachment to pain.

This course rekindled my yoga practice after health challenges. I feel more like myself, with less pain and—more importantly—less attachment to pain.

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Yoga That Works

Jill

I now better understand the changes in my body and how to meet them with awareness. Twenty minutes of Restorative Yoga a few times a week has changed my sleep!

I now better understand the changes in my body and how to meet them with awareness. Twenty minutes of Restorative Yoga a few times a week has changed my sleep!

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Timeless and Powerful

Tina

I wish I’d had access to this 20 years ago! But it still offered so much. My respect for my body has grown immensely thanks to your open, wise, and generous ...

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I wish I’d had access to this 20 years ago! But it still offered so much. My respect for my body has grown immensely thanks to your open, wise, and generous teaching.

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Fifth Time’s Still the Charm

debi

This was my 5th training with Judith, Mary, and Lizzie—always exceptional. Their kindness, brilliance, and community keep me coming back. See you again soon!

This was my 5th training with Judith, Mary, and Lizzie—always exceptional. Their kindness, brilliance, and community keep me coming back. See you again soon!

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The Somatic Woman team:


Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD
Physical therapist. Yoga teacher since 1971. Co-founder of Yoga Journal. Author of eleven books. A pioneer in the teaching of Restorative Yoga.


Mary Richards, MS, C-IAYT
Certified yoga therapist. Author of Teach People, Not Poses. Passionate about helping women understand their bodies through science and practice.


Lizzie Lasater, MArch
Yoga teacher since 2005, designer, and host of Somatic Woman. Author of a forthcoming book on Savasana. 


Sarah Jane Mcintyre
Community manager and your go-to for any questions before, during, or after the course. Sarah's the one making sure you feel supported from the moment you enroll.

FAQ

  • What is your refund policy?

    We offer a 95% refund within one week of enrollment. Email us and we'll reverse the charge (minus credit card processing fees). No questions asked.

  • What if I can't make a live workshop?

    All six live workshops are recorded and available inside the course.

  • How long do I have access?

    Three spacious years from the day you enroll.

  • I took Somatic Woman in 2024. Should I enroll again?

    The prerecorded curriculum is the same, but all six live workshops are brand new. This material rewards revisiting, and many of our students come back for exactly that reason.

  • Will you offer this course again?

    We have no plans to run Somatic Woman again in 2026. If we offer it in the future, it may be at a higher price.

  • I'm not a yoga teacher. Is this for me?

    Absolutely. This course is designed for practitioners and teachers alike.

  • Can I receive Yoga Alliance credit?

    Yes. You'll receive a certificate of completion for 30 non-contact hours.

  • What props do I need?

    A sticky mat, 1 bolster, 1 eye cover, 2 blocks, and 6 firm blankets. We also recommend Judith's book Restore and Rebalance and Mary's book Teach People, Not Poses.

  • I have another question. Who can I ask?

    Please email Sarah Jane at [email protected].

Enrollment closes May 20th.

This is the only time we're offering Somatic Woman in 2026. Don't miss it.

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