Monique Fryer Yoga

30/12/2025

Hello from hibernating head quarters 🙌🏽

In this twixmas time I hope you're revelling in all the things that bring you joy.

If it's more of a roller coaster of moods right now, you're not doing anything wrong.
Midlife asks for a different kind of care - steadier, kinder, and more supportive for perimenopause and beyond.
I like to focus on gentle strength and simple breathing to help me feel settled.

This is the energy behind Energy Reclaimed my 6-week yoga course for midlife women starting in January.
Consider this your warm invitation to join me if it feels right. 🤗

12/11/2025

Final call to join my Breathwork for Menopause 4- week Series starting today!

If you're experiencing disrupted sleep, hot flushes, difficulty falling asleep, managing anxiety or stress this supportive space is for you.

But maybe you're wondering, is this really for me?”
You might feel: “I’m not spiritual / into woo-woo stuff — will I fit in?”
You might associate “breathwork” with something too intense or unfamiliar. This course is very different from Wim Hoff style of dramatic breathing.
You could think it’s only for “zen” or “alternative” people.
I get it. These wonderful tools are practical, gentle, and science-backed — You don’t need any experience; it’s for real women with busy lives who want tools that actually work.

I’m passionate about spreading the word because these techniques highlighted that my breathing was dysfunctional in a way that yoga couldn’t uncover. I learnt to adapt these powerful tools to my unique self, thus accessing deeper rest and more compassion. Within one week, the overwhelming anxiety that left me feeling tired, wired and unhappy began to retreat.

You can do this lying on your sofa in comfy clothes — there’s no right or wrong, and I’ll guide you step-by-step.
It’s about feeling better, not doing it perfectly.
Certain breathing techniques calm the nervous system and balance hormones — I’ll show you exactly how.

What people say about the series:
"Thank you for the sessions, I found them really helpful. I had to go on a long car journey in very foggy conditions and it was much more manageable than it has ever been. I was much more composed."

"I signed up at the last call, feeling fed up from lack of sleep. I’m so glad I did! My sleep improved after the first week."

Each session is just 60 minutes, and you’ll learn tools you can use anytime — even for 2 minutes before bed.
It’s not one more thing on your to-do list; it’s something that makes the rest of life easier.
"I didn’t expect breathing to help my hot flushes — but it really did!"

Most women who join are just like you — curious but new to breathwork. It’s a supportive, small group where everyone’s welcome.

Join me on Wednesday at 7:00 - 8:00pm UK time, beginning on 12th November
Places £40
This series includes:
4 live, virtual classes with a supportive community
Direct access to me to support you via email and in our sessions
weekly accessible practices to continue at home
Access to the class recordings

I hope to see you there.🤗
Link in the comments
With love,
Monique

25/09/2025

I don't have favourite classes But, this current Radiant Strength series is a favourite! 😃
I'm loving the student feedback of noticing their muscular strength
balanced with space to rest.
Tonight's class is titled: Strength you can feel- get the circulation flowing
so that you stand tall and steady
We start at 6.30pm. Details in the comments

02/09/2025

I wasted a lot of my days thinking I just needed to try harder and more willpower.

But, alongside letting go of how others judge me from size, shape, voice, looks.. And what a practice that is!!

When I hit my 40s, I couldn't understand why routines that once made me feel strong just left me drained. Piled on top of bleary eyes from broken nights.

The fact is - my body was changing. Hormones, sleep, anxious thoughts, energy, even how my joints felt...everything was shifting. In a kind of gradual way that I just kept trying harder until I realised I was making myself feel worse.

What finally worked was choosing specific practices designed to support me, not exhaust me. That's when my resilience grew with tools to help me feel more at home in my skin again.

💖 That's why I'm offering Radiant Strength: a 6-week journey for women in midlife.
It's not about willpower or pushing harder. It's about building strength, boosting energy, sleeping better, and reconnecting with yourself- in a way that truly fits this stage of life
💫 I'd love to welcome you inside- choose from live online and in-person Bridport sessions.

Let me know if you have any questions! 🙌🏽

✨️Full details below ✨️

21/08/2025

It's been a special week for me with a BIG birthday 🎂
I've loved all the fuss, fun, and hugs!!
Jumping waves with old school friends 🧡

House full of family - back to an empty nest now. Q: How old do your kids have to be to no longer describe yourself as an empty nester??

To be safe, well, and in a peaceful place.

At 60, there's no time to lose, and so I'm wearing my crown with pride😆

Got your crown 👑 yet?

31/07/2025

August is my birthday month! I'm taking a few weeks off to shake out my lion's mane and celebrate another year of love and learning 😃❤️
Come and join me for classes in September 🙏🌞
Read more here: moniquefryeryoga.com

26/07/2025

If you’re in Bridport I hope you'll come join this lovely session in the beautiful fresh air!

Hi everyone

I'm Monique, and I’m delighted to be offering a free yoga session in the park this Sunday!

This class is open to everyone—no matter your age, experience, or flexibility.

My teaching style blends yoga, gentle breathwork, and movement science to create smart, accessible practices that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere where you can move, breathe, and feel good in your body.

All you need is a mat or towel, and feel free to bring any props or a blanket to stay comfy. Hope to see you there!

17/07/2025

Functional is another way of saying how you go about your everyday life.
We don't think about our breathing much, but you can start by noticing if you tend to breathe through the mouth, snore or hold your breath a lot.
Then spend a little time breathing softly and gently.
For more support with calming an over active mind, my new breathwork class starts soon. Go to 🔗 in my profile to get updated Or reach out about 121 courses

15/07/2025

Whenever I’m asked “What style of yoga do you teach?”
It ruffles my feathers.

Because describing WHAT I do and more importantly, HOW I help you isn’t easy.

If the question is from a seasoned yogi, they’ll expect a one word response that describes a specific school of yoga. And back in 2005, as a new teacher, I would say I was a vinyasa flow teacher

But it’s not so simple.

Have you ever rocked up to a class, say an Ashtanga or Hatha class, expecting one thing but getting something quite different or not the way you’ve experienced it before?

So, what could save you heaps of time and even hurt feelings is ask yourself how am I really feeling? What is it that I yearn to do or feel?
Then delve into: Why does this class feel a good fit.
Back to my style of yoga.
I’ve been invited to teach a free yoga in the park session in my new home of Bridport.
Very exciting! Also my first anniversary of moving here. I’m really looking forward to it as a lovely opportunity to connect and settle in with my community.

To give people a sense of what to expect, I need to sum up what I do and my WHY in a few sentences.Then I hope our practice will do the rest.

Over 20 years of teaching, people have shared brilliant feedback and interesting phrases in describing working with me.
Here’s a few that come up on repeat…

I’ve been compared to a beer! I love this feedback - women have told me my classes are like the beer that refreshes the parts others cannot reach. 🤩

And this -my yoga is sneaky strength yoga – You discover you can do more than you believed.

In a nutshell, I help people look after their joints, bone health, and emotional wellbeing. Integrating yoga, breathwork, with movement science for smart, accessible ways to tend to your physical and emotional wellbeing at any age.

Having had a bumpy ride in perimenopause I dedicate a lot of classes to supporting anxiety, hot flashes and help you sleep well — no pressure, no pretence Just real yoga for real life.

Visit the 🔗 moniquefryeryoga.com to know more about my classes 🌞